Former Dodgers pitcher Tommy John hospitalized with COVID-19: report

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John is receiving oxygen at a hospital near his Indio home after being diagnosed with the coronavirus in December, it was reported Wednesday.

Firestone Grand Prix in St. Pete rescheduled for April 2021

For the second year in a row, the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg has been rescheduled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

1,700 South Florida teachers ordered back to classrooms next week

About 1,700 South Florida teachers who have been working remotely during the coronavirus pandemic have been ordered to return to their campuses when the spring semester begins next Monday.

Sandy Hook massacre first responder dies due to COVID-19

A retired Connecticut state trooper, who was one of the first to respond to the Sandy Hook massacre back in 2012, has died due to COVID-19, authorities said.

California orders surgery delays as virus patients swamp hospitals

Hospitals in California are so swamped by the coronavirus pandemic that the state has ordered those with room to accept patients from others that are out of intensive care beds.

In-person court grinds to a halt in Bay Area counties with surging COVID-19 cases

In-person court hearings and jury trials are back on hold in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. The decisions were announced Tuesday after steep increases in new COVID-19 cases and the rising percentage of people testing positive.

After rough start, Pinellas, Hillsborough register 12,000 for vaccine appointments

Slots are now full for the first rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations for seniors in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, with a combined 12,000 doses expected to be administered.

First round of Florida healthcare workers gets second vaccine dose

The first round of Florida healthcare workers who got doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are now getting their second dose, but they say their behavior isn't changing.

Publix to administer COVID-19 vaccine in 3 Central Florida counties

Appearing at a Publix in Ocala, Gov. DeSantis announced Tuesday that the Lakeland-based grocery store chain would begin administrating 50,000 doses of the vaccine in 22 store pharmacies in across, Hernando, and Marion counties.

Hillsborough COVID-19 vaccine phone lines jam, leaving seniors 'disgusted'

Hillsborough County reached capacity Tuesday for its first round of COVID-19 vaccine reservations, capping a hectic two-day signup period.

At least 8 GOP state senators not wearing masks while being sworn in

At least eight Republican senators did not wear masks on the Minnesota State Senate floor for Tuesday's oaths of office and delivery of election certificates.  The senators were: Mark Johnson, Paul Utke, Justin Eichorn, Carrie Ruud, Jeff Howe, Andrew Mathews, Mark Koran and Dave Osmek. A coronavirus outbreak hit the GOP caucus in November after a large, in-person dinner party, and then-Sen. Jerry Relph died of COVID-19 last month. In November, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka said he was "committed to protecting senators, staff" during the 2021 session.

US could accelerate COVID-19 vaccination pace, give 1M per day, says Fauci

The U.S. could soon be giving at least a million COVID-19 vaccinations a day despite the sluggish start, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday.

Pinellas County: Registration for vaccine appointments closed until more doses arrive

As of Tuesday afternoon, Pinellas County is no longer accepting new appointments for those 65 and older to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Officials said all existing time slots have been filled.

Study finds new UK coronavirus variant is 'substantially' more transmissible

A new study has confirmed that the new variant B.1.1.7 first discovered in the U.K. and since reported in the U.S. is more transmissible than COVID-19.

2021 Grammy Awards postponed amid surge of COVID-19 cases, deaths in LA County

The 2021 Grammy Awards will no longer take place this month in Los Angeles and will broadcast on March 14, 2021 due to a recent surge in coronavirus cases and deaths.

15,431 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Tuesday; 98 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 15,431 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,392,123.