New Orleans shutters bars, bans liquor sales during 2021 Mardi Gras weekend
New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell announced that all bars will be closed and liquor sales will be banned during Mardi Gras weekend in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.
New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell announced that all bars will be closed and liquor sales will be banned during Mardi Gras weekend in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Florida supermarket owner ignores mask mandate, calls pandemic death toll 'hogwash'
A supermarket owner in southwest Florida is gaining national attention for his decision to ignore a local mask mandate, allowing employees and customers to be inside with no face coverings.
A supermarket owner in southwest Florida is gaining national attention for his decision to ignore a local mask mandate, allowing employees and customers to be inside with no face coverings.
11,543 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Friday; 210 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 11,543 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,763,873.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 11,543 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,763,873.
Senate signals bipartisan support for more targeted $1,400 stimulus checks
The Senate voted 99-1 to bar 'upper-income taxpayers' from receiving next stimulus check
The Senate voted 99-1 to bar 'upper-income taxpayers' from receiving next stimulus check
Lawmaker: Parents should decide to hold back child because of ‘COVID slide’
Sen. Lori Berman has filed a bill that gives parents the option to have their kids repeat a grade if they've fallen behind.
Sen. Lori Berman has filed a bill that gives parents the option to have their kids repeat a grade if they've fallen behind.
US won't make immigration arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites
The U.S. government says it won't be making routine immigration enforcement arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites.
The U.S. government says it won't be making routine immigration enforcement arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites.
Targeted vaccine initiative brings doses directly to Hillsborough seniors
Hillsborough County public health officials will spend Friday morning administering doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to more than 100 people who are 65 and older and living in a senior apartment community.
Hillsborough County public health officials will spend Friday morning administering doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to more than 100 people who are 65 and older and living in a senior apartment community.
Publix vaccine registration opens for some Pinellas pharmacies
There is another opportunity for those in need of the COVID-19 vaccine in Pinellas County as Publix will open another round of appointments Friday morning.
There is another opportunity for those in need of the COVID-19 vaccine in Pinellas County as Publix will open another round of appointments Friday morning.
Tampa firefighter in Blood Donor Hall of Fame for help fighting COVID-19
A Tampa firefighter was inducted into a blood donor hall of fame for giving several rounds of convalescent plasma after going through a lengthy recovery from COVID-19.
A Tampa firefighter was inducted into a blood donor hall of fame for giving several rounds of convalescent plasma after going through a lengthy recovery from COVID-19.
$5K reward offered to find suspect who stole car with 30 vials of COVID-19 vaccines
Plant City police say the keys were in the ignition when a thief stole a car with 30 vials of the COVID-19 vaccine inside from the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds.
Plant City police say the keys were in the ignition when a thief stole a car with 30 vials of the COVID-19 vaccine inside from the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds.
US rushes to catch up in the race to detect mutant COVID-19 variants
Despite its world-class medical system and its vaunted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. fell behind in the race to detect dangerous coronavirus mutations.
Despite its world-class medical system and its vaunted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. fell behind in the race to detect dangerous coronavirus mutations.
Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize its 1-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 450,000
Coronavirus deaths in the United States have surpassed 450,000. The number of daily deaths remains stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day, despite falling infections and the arrival of multiple vaccines.
Coronavirus deaths in the United States have surpassed 450,000. The number of daily deaths remains stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day, despite falling infections and the arrival of multiple vaccines.
DOD issues order requiring face masks on all military installations
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin signed a memo on Thursday ordering all individuals present on U.S. military installations to wear face masks under the most recent CDC guidelines.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin signed a memo on Thursday ordering all individuals present on U.S. military installations to wear face masks under the most recent CDC guidelines.
Arizona Senate panel OKs ban on abortions for genetic problems
The measure adds a slew of other provisions to the state's already tough anti-abortion laws.
The measure adds a slew of other provisions to the state's already tough anti-abortion laws.
7,711 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 228 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 7,711 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,752,330.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 7,711 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,752,330.
Jobless claims fall to 779,000; layoffs grind on
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to 779,000 last week, a historically high total that shows that a sizable number of people are still losing jobs to the viral pandemic.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to 779,000 last week, a historically high total that shows that a sizable number of people are still losing jobs to the viral pandemic.
Florida sets aside COVID-19 vaccines for home-bound seniors, Holocaust survivors
The state of Florida on Thursday launched a pilot program to bring COVID-19 vaccines to home-bound seniors, setting aside hundreds of doses specifically for Holocaust survivors.
The state of Florida on Thursday launched a pilot program to bring COVID-19 vaccines to home-bound seniors, setting aside hundreds of doses specifically for Holocaust survivors.
Who will receive a third stimulus check? What we know so far
Congressional Democrats are barreling ahead on passing a sprawling coronavirus relief plan without any Republican support, likely ensuring that most Americans will receive a third stimulus check.
Congressional Democrats are barreling ahead on passing a sprawling coronavirus relief plan without any Republican support, likely ensuring that most Americans will receive a third stimulus check.
KC Chiefs barber pulled mid-haircut following positive COVID-19 test, NFL sources say
NFL sources say a barber for the Kansas City Chiefs was removed mid-cut as soon as his positive coronavirus test came back, resulting in two players being placed on a reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Super Bowl LV.
NFL sources say a barber for the Kansas City Chiefs was removed mid-cut as soon as his positive coronavirus test came back, resulting in two players being placed on a reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Super Bowl LV.