Tampa bars penalized for violating COVID-19 safety measures; more hearings to come
Tangra nightclub and Ybor Cigars Plus will both have to shut down for three days next week following what code enforcement officers said were repeated violations, including unmasked patrons crowded inside the establishments.
Tangra nightclub and Ybor Cigars Plus will both have to shut down for three days next week following what code enforcement officers said were repeated violations, including unmasked patrons crowded inside the establishments.
US life expectancy drops a full year in COVID-19 pandemic, most since WWII
The COVID-19 pandemic's death toll caused life expectancy in the U.S. to drop by a full year, with minorities suffering the biggest impact.
The COVID-19 pandemic's death toll caused life expectancy in the U.S. to drop by a full year, with minorities suffering the biggest impact.
False COVID-19 information convinces mom, 4 kids to drink urine for 4 days
For four days, the British woman and her four children gulped down their own urine, believing it would protect them from COVID-19, according to a report by the City of Westminster.
For four days, the British woman and her four children gulped down their own urine, believing it would protect them from COVID-19, according to a report by the City of Westminster.
Challenge to Florida mask mandate heads to state Supreme Court
Opponents of the mandate have filed a notice that is a first step in asking the Supreme Court to consider arguments that the Palm Beach County mandate is unconstitutional, according to documents posted Thursday on the Supreme Court website.
Opponents of the mandate have filed a notice that is a first step in asking the Supreme Court to consider arguments that the Palm Beach County mandate is unconstitutional, according to documents posted Thursday on the Supreme Court website.
Ivy League cancels competition and training for spring 2021 amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The Ivy League says there will be no league competition and training this spring amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, teams will be relegated to local games depending on the status of public health conditions.
The Ivy League says there will be no league competition and training this spring amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, teams will be relegated to local games depending on the status of public health conditions.
5,117 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 163 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,117 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,849,744.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,117 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,849,744.
Vaccination site opens for residents of Mainlands neighborhood in Pinellas Park
Gov. DeSantis announced a new vaccination site for residents living in the Pinellas Park neighborhood, Mainlands of Tamarac.
Gov. DeSantis announced a new vaccination site for residents living in the Pinellas Park neighborhood, Mainlands of Tamarac.
US unemployment claims jump to 861,000 as layoffs stay high
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid rose last week to 861,000, evidence that layoffs remain painfully high despite a steady drop in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid rose last week to 861,000, evidence that layoffs remain painfully high despite a steady drop in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Grocery workers feeling expendable after COVID-19 vaccine delays
As panicked Americans cleared supermarkets of toilet paper and food last spring, grocery employees gained recognition as among the most indispensable of the pandemic's front-line workers.
As panicked Americans cleared supermarkets of toilet paper and food last spring, grocery employees gained recognition as among the most indispensable of the pandemic's front-line workers.
Alcohol to-go may be here to stay in Florida
For some struggling restaurants, selling alcoholic drinks to-go has been a lifeline during the pandemic. The governor started allowing it last March and now some lawmakers are trying to make it permanent.
For some struggling restaurants, selling alcoholic drinks to-go has been a lifeline during the pandemic. The governor started allowing it last March and now some lawmakers are trying to make it permanent.
Scientists identify US strain of COVID-19 virus mutation
Scientists are working to keep track of how COVID-19 is changing as new coronavirus variants emerge and spread around the United States.
Scientists are working to keep track of how COVID-19 is changing as new coronavirus variants emerge and spread around the United States.
Manatee commissioner's name on hand-picked list of vaccine recipients, records show
Wednesday, the state made vaccines available to specific residents of two specific ZIP codes in Manatee County. FOX 13 has obtained a county commissioner's email with the hand-selected names, including her own.
Wednesday, the state made vaccines available to specific residents of two specific ZIP codes in Manatee County. FOX 13 has obtained a county commissioner's email with the hand-selected names, including her own.
Pfizer says lab test indicates diminished antibody response by its COVID-19 vaccine to South Africa variant
Despite the results of the in vitro lab test, the company said that there is still no clinical evidence from human trials that the South African mutation reduces the overall protection of the vaccine.
Despite the results of the in vitro lab test, the company said that there is still no clinical evidence from human trials that the South African mutation reduces the overall protection of the vaccine.
US government seizes roughly 10M fake N95 masks in COVID-19 probe
Federal agents have seized roughly 10 million fake N95 masks in recent weeks.
Federal agents have seized roughly 10 million fake N95 masks in recent weeks.
Maryland resident dies after contracting Brazil COVID-19 variant: health officials
Maryland health officials have confirmed a case of COVID-19 in a resident that was caused by the new P.1 variant, which is commonly known as the Brazil variant of the coronavirus.
Maryland health officials have confirmed a case of COVID-19 in a resident that was caused by the new P.1 variant, which is commonly known as the Brazil variant of the coronavirus.
IRS says all stimulus checks have been delivered. Here's what to do if you didn't get one
Did you never receive a stimulus check? Here's what you need to do to claim your money:
Did you never receive a stimulus check? Here's what you need to do to claim your money:
Severe winter storms will cause ‘widespread delays’ in COVID-19 vaccine shipments, CDC says
The inclement weather is expected to have a large impact on the shipment and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, according to the CDC.
The inclement weather is expected to have a large impact on the shipment and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, according to the CDC.
Businesses banking on spring training hope die-hard fans turn out despite limited ballpark attendance
Tourism officials are optimistic that spring training draws baseball fans to Clearwater that want to enjoy the city, not necessarily the game.
Tourism officials are optimistic that spring training draws baseball fans to Clearwater that want to enjoy the city, not necessarily the game.
Florida's shipment of 208K Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses delayed by bad weather
DeSantis said the “vast, vast majority” of a weekly Pfizer vaccine delivery hasn’t been delayed by bad weather across large parts of the nation, but an entire shipment of 208,000 doses from Moderna is affected by weather issues.
DeSantis said the “vast, vast majority” of a weekly Pfizer vaccine delivery hasn’t been delayed by bad weather across large parts of the nation, but an entire shipment of 208,000 doses from Moderna is affected by weather issues.
Here’s why doctors say women may want to schedule mammograms prior to getting COVID-19 vaccine
Health officials are advising women seeking mammograms to schedule the mammograms prior to receiving the first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Health officials are advising women seeking mammograms to schedule the mammograms prior to receiving the first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.