7,128 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 127 new deaths

7,128 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 127 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 7,128 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,885,661.

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 7,128 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,885,661.

Florida ramping up COVID-19 vaccination efforts as more doses become available

Florida ramping up COVID-19 vaccination efforts as more doses become available

For weeks, Governor Ron DeSantis has rejected CDC guidance and pushed ahead with the "seniors first" goal of vaccination as many Floridians as possible who are 65 and older. Now, he says new FEMA sites would use some doses to vaccinate certain teachers and law enforcement officers.

For weeks, Governor Ron DeSantis has rejected CDC guidance and pushed ahead with the "seniors first" goal of vaccination as many Floridians as possible who are 65 and older. Now, he says new FEMA sites would use some doses to vaccinate certain teachers and law enforcement officers.

Organizers explain why Tampa Riverfest, Gasparilla had to cancel but the Super Bowl did not

Organizers explain why Tampa Riverfest, Gasparilla had to cancel but the Super Bowl did not

Tampa Riverfest joins Gasparilla in the list of Tampa experiences canceled due to the pandemic this year, and event organizers are sharing why alternate plans were not on the table.

Tampa Riverfest joins Gasparilla in the list of Tampa experiences canceled due to the pandemic this year, and event organizers are sharing why alternate plans were not on the table.

Phoenix mother of 7 left devastated after husband dies from COVID-19

Phoenix mother of 7 left devastated after husband dies from COVID-19

After losing her husband to COVID-19, a Phoenix mother of seven children is left to pick up the pieces. "It's the most awful, awful feeling I've ever experienced."

After losing her husband to COVID-19, a Phoenix mother of seven children is left to pick up the pieces. "It's the most awful, awful feeling I've ever experienced."

Mexico's president says nation handling COVID-19 pandemic better than US

Mexico's president says nation handling COVID-19 pandemic better than US

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Tuesday that his country is doing better than the United States in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, even though Mexico’s per capita death rate is probably higher and the country has vaccinated less than 1% of its population.

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Tuesday that his country is doing better than the United States in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, even though Mexico’s per capita death rate is probably higher and the country has vaccinated less than 1% of its population.

DeSantis expands vaccinations to teachers, law enforcement

DeSantis expands vaccinations to teachers, law enforcement

Marking a significant change in Florida’s vaccination strategy, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday said teachers and law enforcement officers ages 50 and older will have access to COVID-19 vaccine doses in the coming days as four federally supported vaccination sites open in the state.

Marking a significant change in Florida’s vaccination strategy, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday said teachers and law enforcement officers ages 50 and older will have access to COVID-19 vaccine doses in the coming days as four federally supported vaccination sites open in the state.

Social measures need to stay in place after vaccination, experts say

Social measures need to stay in place after vaccination, experts say

After being vaccinated against COVID-19, many hope for life to go back to pre-pandemic normal, but experts say that's not likely.

After being vaccinated against COVID-19, many hope for life to go back to pre-pandemic normal, but experts say that's not likely.

Apple issues warning after cardiologist 'stunned' to find iPhone 12 can control cardiac devices

Apple issues warning after cardiologist 'stunned' to find iPhone 12 can control cardiac devices

A Michigan cardiologist became suspicious of Apple’s new magnetic charging technology, so he passed an iPhone 12 over the chest of a patient with an implantable defibrillator — and was stunned to find it tripped the magnetic switch.

A Michigan cardiologist became suspicious of Apple’s new magnetic charging technology, so he passed an iPhone 12 over the chest of a patient with an implantable defibrillator — and was stunned to find it tripped the magnetic switch.

Amidst pandemic, their best-of-Florida boxes bring the farm to you

Amidst pandemic, their best-of-Florida boxes bring the farm to you

Jillian Childs and Cara Lantz put together subscription boxes that will go out to customers across the state and beyond – all full of items made in Florida.

Jillian Childs and Cara Lantz put together subscription boxes that will go out to customers across the state and beyond – all full of items made in Florida.

COVID-19’s impact on cancer care has been 'profound,' experts say, with many delaying routine screenings

COVID-19’s impact on cancer care has been 'profound,' experts say, with many delaying routine screenings

A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.

A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.

5,610 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Tuesday; 148 new deaths

5,610 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Tuesday; 148 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,610 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,878,533.

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,610 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,878,533.

Tampa Riverfest 2021 canceled due to pandemic

Tampa Riverfest 2021 canceled due to pandemic

Cancellations of annual events continue to be announced in the Bay Area because of the pandemic.

Cancellations of annual events continue to be announced in the Bay Area because of the pandemic.

Tampa Theatre will reopen in March

Tampa Theatre will reopen in March

One year after hosting its last film before the pandemic forced lockdowns, the Tampa Theatre will reopen its doors but with COVID-19 safety protocols in place.

One year after hosting its last film before the pandemic forced lockdowns, the Tampa Theatre will reopen its doors but with COVID-19 safety protocols in place.

PPP loans offered to businesses with up to 20 employees starting Feb. 24

PPP loans offered to businesses with up to 20 employees starting Feb. 24

The Biden Administration announced changes Monday to the Paycheck Protection Program, an effort to reach smaller and minority-owned businesses left behind in previous rounds of coronavirus aid.

The Biden Administration announced changes Monday to the Paycheck Protection Program, an effort to reach smaller and minority-owned businesses left behind in previous rounds of coronavirus aid.

Bay Area mourns 7,000 of America's 500,000 dead from coronavirus

Bay Area mourns 7,000 of America's 500,000 dead from coronavirus

Jacob Ritchie's mother is one of 500,000 Americans, 30,000 Floridians and 6,996 Tampa Bay area residents to suffer the coronavirus's worst fate.

Jacob Ritchie's mother is one of 500,000 Americans, 30,000 Floridians and 6,996 Tampa Bay area residents to suffer the coronavirus's worst fate.