More EU nations ban travel from UK, fearing virus variant

A growing list of European Union nations and Canada barred travel from the U.K. on Sunday and others were considering similar action, in a bid to block a new strain of coronavirus sweeping across southern England from spreading to the continent.  

Travelers take to the skies during the holiday season

For the first time since Thanksgiving, travelers at Tampa International Airport are preparing for flights that could be at max capacity for the upcoming holiday weekend.

DeSantis announces where Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will be delivered in Florida

Florida is ready to receive 367,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, which recently received emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration.

Committee says firefighters and grocery store workers should get COVID-19 vaccine next

An expert committee put people 75 and older and essential workers like firefighters, teachers and grocery store workers next in line for COVID-19 shots as a second vaccine began rolling out Sunday to hospitals.

8,401 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 95 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 8,401 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,201,566.

Several Tampa businesses ticketed for breaking mask rules

Tampa code enforcement officers have been busy inspecting businesses after stricter mask orders were adopted in Hillsborough County.

AP source: Rose Bowl denied exemption to allow fans for CFP

The Rose Bowl was denied a special exemption from the state of California to allow a few hundred fans to attend the College Football Playoff semifinal on Jan. 1, putting the game staying in Pasadena in serious doubt.

11,682 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 72 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 11,682 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,193,165.

Families isolated by COVID-19 look forward to post-vaccine visits

For families with loved ones in nursing homes, emergency use approval of COVID-19 vaccines is adding peace of mind for the end of what has been a tough year.

'Slap in the face': New Medicare rule to cut emergency doctors' pay amid COVID-19 pandemic

Many physicians are facing a potential pay cut as a new rule passed by Congress, set to go into effect Jan. 1, will lower the reimbursement rates that clinicians receive for treating patients covered by Medicare.

FDA authorizes Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

The FDA has authorized Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, the second vaccine to be approved amid the largest vaccination effort in U.S. history.

Steady rise in COVID-19 patients not overwhelming Florida ICU’s

Infectious disease experts say Florida is in a better position to treat a surge in COVID-19 patients than it was during the summer.

Extra doses found in Pfizer-BioNtech’s COVID-19 vaccine vials approved for use by FDA

Pharmacists in the U.S. are finding extra doses of Pfizer-BioNtech’s COVID-19 vaccine in the distributed vials, potentially expanding the country’s short supply.

Thousands wait in long lines to get COVID-19 test before Christmas holiday

At Raymond James Stadium, the wait for a COVID test extended out into the main highway on Friday and at Tropicana Field, the lines were so long, they had to close things down at 1:30 p.m. 

10-year-old dog adopted after spending 1,134 days in shelter

Capone the 10-year-old Labrador retriever mix had difficulty finding a forever home and spent over 1,000 days in a Pittsburgh animal shelter before finally being adopted by a loving family.

Pelosi, McConnell receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi received a first dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, citing her “confidence in science” in a tweet Friday morning. Shortly after, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was also vaccinated.