Heated school board meeting leads to one arrest; officials vote to continue mask requirement
For hours, dozens of parents spoke at Tuesday’s Pinellas County School Board meeting. Many are still upset their kids are required to wear face masks inside classrooms.
For hours, dozens of parents spoke at Tuesday’s Pinellas County School Board meeting. Many are still upset their kids are required to wear face masks inside classrooms.
Biden coronavirus adviser warns US facing ‘darkest’ days of entire pandemic
President-elect Joe Biden’s coronavirus task force member Dr. Michael Osterholm warned on Tuesday that the “virus is really dangerous” and the holiday season will be the worst "period of the entire pandemic."
President-elect Joe Biden’s coronavirus task force member Dr. Michael Osterholm warned on Tuesday that the “virus is really dangerous” and the holiday season will be the worst "period of the entire pandemic."
AMC launches private theater rentals nationwide after pilot program entices moviegoers
The trial program in October resulted in more than 110,000 inquiries.
The trial program in October resulted in more than 110,000 inquiries.
Pasco issues warning amid rising COVID-19 cases in schools
A surge in COVID-19 cases in Pasco County schools could force the district to limit or pause some sports and extracurricular activities, superintendent Kurt Browning said this week.
A surge in COVID-19 cases in Pasco County schools could force the district to limit or pause some sports and extracurricular activities, superintendent Kurt Browning said this week.
Coronavirus mask mandates: Amid COVID-19 surge, states implement new rules
More states across the country are now requiring people to wear masks as the U.S. continues to grapple with record-shattering daily new coronavirus cases.
More states across the country are now requiring people to wear masks as the U.S. continues to grapple with record-shattering daily new coronavirus cases.
North Port City Hall employees test positive for COVID-19, prompting procedural changes
North Port officials say a "number of COVID-19 cases" have been confirmed within the walls of the city hall, which means some changes will need to be made.
North Port officials say a "number of COVID-19 cases" have been confirmed within the walls of the city hall, which means some changes will need to be made.
4,353 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Tuesday; 69 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,353 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 852,174.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,353 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 852,174.
9% of hospitalized coronavirus patients readmitted within 2 months of discharge: CDC report
A report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that looked at hospitalized coronavirus patients found that up to 9% were readmitted within two months of discharge.
A report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that looked at hospitalized coronavirus patients found that up to 9% were readmitted within two months of discharge.
Stocks for cruise industry saw its biggest increase after vaccine announcement
With news of a possible new vaccine, the hope among Florida leaders is that the tourism industry is making a comeback.
With news of a possible new vaccine, the hope among Florida leaders is that the tourism industry is making a comeback.
Biden calls for nationwide mask requirement, but would Florida issue a mandate?
President-elect Joe Biden says he wants to work with the governors of all 50 states to enact mask mandates. Two Florida lawmakers say that will unlikely happen in the Sunshine State.
President-elect Joe Biden says he wants to work with the governors of all 50 states to enact mask mandates. Two Florida lawmakers say that will unlikely happen in the Sunshine State.
COVID-19 vaccine timeline: A look at what’s ahead for leading candidates
Pfizer and the makers of the other leading U.S. COVID-19 vaccine candidates have been cautioning for weeks that the earliest they could seek regulatory approval for wider use of their shots would be late November.
Pfizer and the makers of the other leading U.S. COVID-19 vaccine candidates have been cautioning for weeks that the earliest they could seek regulatory approval for wider use of their shots would be late November.
Some grocery chains reinstating limits on toilet paper, paper towels amid rising COVID-19 cases
A spokesperson for Kroger, which operates more than 2,000 locations nationwide, said the grocery chain put limits on the essential items “to ensure all customers have access to what they need this holiday season.”
A spokesperson for Kroger, which operates more than 2,000 locations nationwide, said the grocery chain put limits on the essential items “to ensure all customers have access to what they need this holiday season.”
Bay Area participant in Pfizer vaccine trial hopeful for long-term immunity
Steve Wotovich of Redington Beach does not know if he got Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine -- or a placebo.
Steve Wotovich of Redington Beach does not know if he got Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine -- or a placebo.
FDA authorizes emergency use of Eli Lilly monoclonal antibody therapy to treat COVID-19
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for the monoclonal therapy bamlanivimab to treat mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19.
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for the monoclonal therapy bamlanivimab to treat mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19.
US surpasses 10 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins
The U.S., with about 4% of the world’s population, represents almost a fifth of all reported cases.
The U.S., with about 4% of the world’s population, represents almost a fifth of all reported cases.
Pfizer says early data signals COVID-19 vaccine is 90% effective
Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, indicating the company is on track later this month to file an emergency use application with U.S. regulators.
Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, indicating the company is on track later this month to file an emergency use application with U.S. regulators.
COVID-19 vaccine: Who will get the first doses?
Scientists vary in their recommendations over who should get the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Scientists vary in their recommendations over who should get the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Economists hopeful COVID-19 vaccine boosts vacation spending
News of a vaccine for COVID-19 turned stocks upside down Monday with possible benefits for Florida and the Tampa Bay Area.
News of a vaccine for COVID-19 turned stocks upside down Monday with possible benefits for Florida and the Tampa Bay Area.
Royal Caribbean will look for volunteers to go on test cruises, reports say
Royal Caribbean says it will be looking for volunteers to take part in trial sailings as it completes "simulation voyages" required by the CDC to test their new safety protocols.
Royal Caribbean says it will be looking for volunteers to take part in trial sailings as it completes "simulation voyages" required by the CDC to test their new safety protocols.
3,924 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Monday; 58 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,924 Monday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 847,821.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,924 Monday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 847,821.