It’s time for many Hillsborough County seniors to get second COVID-19 shot

It’s time for many Hillsborough County seniors to get second COVID-19 shot

Hillsborough County officials want to make sure that residents, especially seniors, don’t miss their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Hillsborough County officials want to make sure that residents, especially seniors, don’t miss their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

TGH nurse selected as honorary captain for Super Bowl LV coin toss

TGH nurse selected as honorary captain for Super Bowl LV coin toss

Suzie Dorner, who lost two of her grandparents to the pandemic, was chosen to represent the thousands of healthcare workers from across the country and the world who "have risked their own lives for the sake of our own," the NFL said.

Suzie Dorner, who lost two of her grandparents to the pandemic, was chosen to represent the thousands of healthcare workers from across the country and the world who "have risked their own lives for the sake of our own," the NFL said.

With Mardi Gras parades canceled, New Orleans residents make 'house floats' to celebrate

With Mardi Gras parades canceled, New Orleans residents make 'house floats' to celebrate

Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans have been canceled this year due to the pandemic. So instead, city residents are turning their houses into elaborate 'floats' to celebrate.

Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans have been canceled this year due to the pandemic. So instead, city residents are turning their houses into elaborate 'floats' to celebrate.

Polk fire captain accused of blackmailing paramedic in scheme to steal COVID-19 vaccine

Polk fire captain accused of blackmailing paramedic in scheme to steal COVID-19 vaccine

A Polk County fire captain has turned himself in to authorities after he was accused of enlisting the help of a paramedic to steal COVID-19 vaccines meant for first responders.

A Polk County fire captain has turned himself in to authorities after he was accused of enlisting the help of a paramedic to steal COVID-19 vaccines meant for first responders.

COVID-19 variant found in Brazil, South Africa could pose higher reinfection risk, study suggests

COVID-19 variant found in Brazil, South Africa could pose higher reinfection risk, study suggests

Researchers analyzing preliminary data of recently discovered COVID-19 mutations in South Africa and Brazil say the new variants exhibit a higher possibility of reinfection as well as evasion of immune responses.

Researchers analyzing preliminary data of recently discovered COVID-19 mutations in South Africa and Brazil say the new variants exhibit a higher possibility of reinfection as well as evasion of immune responses.

8,408 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 160 new deaths

8,408 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 160 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 8,408 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,676,171.

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 8,408 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,676,171.

Florida appeals court upholds county mask mandate

Florida appeals court upholds county mask mandate

A state appeals court Wednesday rejected a challenge to a Palm Beach County requirement that people wear face masks in businesses and other public places to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

A state appeals court Wednesday rejected a challenge to a Palm Beach County requirement that people wear face masks in businesses and other public places to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

COVID-19 vaccination ‘pod’ opens in Sun City Center

COVID-19 vaccination ‘pod’ opens in Sun City Center

In a visit to Sun City Center, Florida’s governor announced a community COVID-19 vaccination “pod” opened in the area, and will be available for those 65 and older.

In a visit to Sun City Center, Florida’s governor announced a community COVID-19 vaccination “pod” opened in the area, and will be available for those 65 and older.

COVID-19 'fatigue' causing drop in some protective measures, study finds

COVID-19 'fatigue' causing drop in some protective measures, study finds

COVID-19 "fatigue" is having a negative effect on some protective measures that people are taking to guard against the coronavirus -- although mask-wearing is up, according to a new USC survey.

COVID-19 "fatigue" is having a negative effect on some protective measures that people are taking to guard against the coronavirus -- although mask-wearing is up, according to a new USC survey.

This year's Florida State Fair will be held from April 22-May 2

This year's Florida State Fair will be held from April 22-May 2

After organizers initially postponed the dates for the annual Florida State Fair, they announced Wednesday the event will be from April 22 to May 2. 

After organizers initially postponed the dates for the annual Florida State Fair, they announced Wednesday the event will be from April 22 to May 2. 

Florida CFO offers Sunshine State as backup if Japan pulls out of summer Olympic games

Florida CFO offers Sunshine State as backup if Japan pulls out of summer Olympic games

A top state official is pushing for Florida to host the Summer Olympics if Tokyo cancels because of the coronavirus. Florida's CFO Jimmy Patronis made the offer in an official letter to the International Olympic Committee.

A top state official is pushing for Florida to host the Summer Olympics if Tokyo cancels because of the coronavirus. Florida's CFO Jimmy Patronis made the offer in an official letter to the International Olympic Committee.

Bars, restaurants put on notice as code enforcement aim to crack down on mask rules

Bars, restaurants put on notice as code enforcement aim to crack down on mask rules

Tampa's code enforcement and police officers will be stepping up patrols during the next two weeks to ensure businesses are enforcing COVID-19 regulations, officials told FOX 13 Tuesday.

Tampa's code enforcement and police officers will be stepping up patrols during the next two weeks to ensure businesses are enforcing COVID-19 regulations, officials told FOX 13 Tuesday.

Georgia lawmaker removed from House Chamber after refusing COVID-19 test

Georgia lawmaker removed from House Chamber after refusing COVID-19 test

Speaker David Ralston ordered Rep. David Clark removed from the House by law enforcement, saying that he refused to follow testing requirements.

Speaker David Ralston ordered Rep. David Clark removed from the House by law enforcement, saying that he refused to follow testing requirements.

‘Wartime effort’: Biden boosting vaccine supply to states, buying 200 million more doses

‘Wartime effort’: Biden boosting vaccine supply to states, buying 200 million more doses

President Joe Biden gave his administration’s plan Tuesday to get more vaccines to states quicker - as well as announced he’s purchased an additional 200 million doses, calling his strategy a “wartime effort.”

President Joe Biden gave his administration’s plan Tuesday to get more vaccines to states quicker - as well as announced he’s purchased an additional 200 million doses, calling his strategy a “wartime effort.”

Polk 'paramedic of the year' arrested, accused of stealing doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine

Polk 'paramedic of the year' arrested, accused of stealing doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine

The sheriff's office said a Polk County Fire Rescue paramedic, identified as 31-year-old Joshua Colon, is accused of assisting a fire captain in the theft of Moderna vaccine vials. The agency was directed to administer the COVID-19 vaccines to first responders.

The sheriff's office said a Polk County Fire Rescue paramedic, identified as 31-year-old Joshua Colon, is accused of assisting a fire captain in the theft of Moderna vaccine vials. The agency was directed to administer the COVID-19 vaccines to first responders.

Gov. DeSantis fires back, assures seniors they'll get COVID booster shots

Gov. DeSantis fires back, assures seniors they'll get COVID booster shots

Governor Ron DeSantis is responding to White House claims that Florida has used only half of its COVID-19 vaccines sent by the federal government, calling it "disingenuous." 

Governor Ron DeSantis is responding to White House claims that Florida has used only half of its COVID-19 vaccines sent by the federal government, calling it "disingenuous."