California orders more body bags as coronavirus cases claim more lives
California is distributing 5,000 body bags mostly to the hard-hit Los Angeles and San Diego areas and has 60 refrigerated trailers standing by as makeshift morgues in anticipation of a surge of COVID-19 deaths,
California is distributing 5,000 body bags mostly to the hard-hit Los Angeles and San Diego areas and has 60 refrigerated trailers standing by as makeshift morgues in anticipation of a surge of COVID-19 deaths,
DeSantis announces delay in delivery of Pfizer vaccine to Florida
Florida began receiving its share of the coronavirus vaccine on Monday, and the state was expected to get about 450,000 doses produced by Pfizer over the next two weeks. But production issues could prevent them from being delivered.
Florida began receiving its share of the coronavirus vaccine on Monday, and the state was expected to get about 450,000 doses produced by Pfizer over the next two weeks. But production issues could prevent them from being delivered.
Germany enters stricter lockdown as coronavirus deaths hit new high
Germany has hit a new record level of deaths from the coronavirus as it enters a stricter lockdown, closing shops and schools.
Germany has hit a new record level of deaths from the coronavirus as it enters a stricter lockdown, closing shops and schools.
For the first time, spectators are banned from attending Tarpon Springs Epiphany
Tarpon Springs' annual Epiphany event typically draws thousands of spectators. But when the young divers enter the water in January, it will be closed to the public for the first time in its 115 years.
Tarpon Springs' annual Epiphany event typically draws thousands of spectators. But when the young divers enter the water in January, it will be closed to the public for the first time in its 115 years.
Nearly half-million vaccine doses promised to Florida in next two weeks 'on hold,' DeSantis says
Monday marked the start of vaccinations for healthcare workers across Florida, and the governor expects more doses to arrive by the end of the year with the likely approval of Moderna's vaccine.
Monday marked the start of vaccinations for healthcare workers across Florida, and the governor expects more doses to arrive by the end of the year with the likely approval of Moderna's vaccine.
Biden, Harris, Trump, Pence should get coronavirus vaccine as soon as possible, Fauci says
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, suggested that both President-elect Joe Biden and current President Donald Trump should get vaccinated for the coronavirus as soon as possible.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, suggested that both President-elect Joe Biden and current President Donald Trump should get vaccinated for the coronavirus as soon as possible.
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, African American scientist, credited for key work on coronavirus vaccine
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett earned her place in the history books for her pivotal work in producing one of the first coronavirus vaccines that could pave the way to ending the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett earned her place in the history books for her pivotal work in producing one of the first coronavirus vaccines that could pave the way to ending the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Sarasota County mental health team intervenes before the need for 911
In Sarasota County, law enforcement agencies are forming a behavioral health response team to help deputies and officers respond safely to emergencies that may involve a mental health crisis.
In Sarasota County, law enforcement agencies are forming a behavioral health response team to help deputies and officers respond safely to emergencies that may involve a mental health crisis.
Polk County public schools temporarily suspending athletic programs due to pandemic
Effective immediately, all practices and competitions are canceled until Jan. 4, 2021, the county said, after more than 50 student-athletes participating in winter sports tested positive in recent weeks.
Effective immediately, all practices and competitions are canceled until Jan. 4, 2021, the county said, after more than 50 student-athletes participating in winter sports tested positive in recent weeks.
Pinellas extends COVID state of emergency as positivity rate increases
Pinellas County extended its state of emergency order as COVID-19 cases continue to spike, even as the county starts vaccinations in nursing homes Wednesday.
Pinellas County extended its state of emergency order as COVID-19 cases continue to spike, even as the county starts vaccinations in nursing homes Wednesday.
Dad gets huge tattoo identical to son’s birthmark on his chest
A dad in Canada went above and beyond to help his son feel more confident.
A dad in Canada went above and beyond to help his son feel more confident.
9,411 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Tuesday; 79 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,411 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,143,794.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,411 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,143,794.
50 Georgia kids potentially exposed to COVID-19 after Santa, Mrs. Claus test positive
Fifty children were exposed to COVID-19 after taking their picture with a Santa and Mrs. Clause who tested positive for the virus.
Fifty children were exposed to COVID-19 after taking their picture with a Santa and Mrs. Clause who tested positive for the virus.
Over-the-counter COVID-19 home test approved by FDA
The first home test for COVID-19 that doesn't require a prescription will soon be on U.S. store shelves.
The first home test for COVID-19 that doesn't require a prescription will soon be on U.S. store shelves.
FDA says preliminary analysis confirms effectiveness, safety of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
The FDA says its preliminary analysis confirms the effectiveness and safety of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, a key step toward approval in the U.S.
The FDA says its preliminary analysis confirms the effectiveness and safety of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, a key step toward approval in the U.S.
Hillsborough County code enforcement making sure businesses follow mask guidelines during holidays
Hillsborough County code enforcement officers have begun going business to business making sure they are complying with the mask mandate, social distancing, and increased cleaning standards to avoid the spread of COVID-19.
Hillsborough County code enforcement officers have begun going business to business making sure they are complying with the mask mandate, social distancing, and increased cleaning standards to avoid the spread of COVID-19.
'Significant milestone': Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Tampa Bay
The first shipments of the coronavirus vaccine are on their way to U.S. distribution sites, and Florida hospitals say they are prepared to receive them.
The first shipments of the coronavirus vaccine are on their way to U.S. distribution sites, and Florida hospitals say they are prepared to receive them.
Freelance performers face grim financial future as meager federal assistance falls short
The financial troubles brought by the pandemic have damaged even the most joyous of industries. Those who fill our world with music have been left with empty calendars and pockets as events that incorporate the arts are canceled.
The financial troubles brought by the pandemic have damaged even the most joyous of industries. Those who fill our world with music have been left with empty calendars and pockets as events that incorporate the arts are canceled.
IRS warns of scam texts claiming to send fake stimulus check
The Internal Revenue Service is warning of a text sent out by scammers claiming to have access to a $1,200 stimulus check in exchange for personal bank information.
The Internal Revenue Service is warning of a text sent out by scammers claiming to have access to a $1,200 stimulus check in exchange for personal bank information.
First US COVID-19 vaccinations given as shipments arrive nationwide
The first U.S. vaccinations were happening Monday as shipments began arriving at sites around the country.
The first U.S. vaccinations were happening Monday as shipments began arriving at sites around the country.