Missouri polling supervisor dies after working on Election Day despite positive COVID-19 test
Missouri state health officials said they don’t believe the man was in close contact with the more than 1,800 voters who visited the polling location where he was working on Election Day.
Missouri state health officials said they don’t believe the man was in close contact with the more than 1,800 voters who visited the polling location where he was working on Election Day.
Florida following country's upward COVID-19 case trend
COVID-19 cases in Florida rose sharply this week and doctors are warning Floridians to avoid complacency in order to prevent another surge.
COVID-19 cases in Florida rose sharply this week and doctors are warning Floridians to avoid complacency in order to prevent another surge.
5,245 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Friday; 53 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,245 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 832,625.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,245 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 832,625.
Women are downshifting careers because of the pandemic, report says
The pandemic has been a life-changer for most, and, according to one report, that's especially true for women.
The pandemic has been a life-changer for most, and, according to one report, that's especially true for women.
Superintendents urge Florida to renew e-learning funding for students amid pandemic
At the beginning of the school year, parents made a choice about which type of learning they wanted for their children amid widespread COVID-19 precautions. While they'd hoped it wouldn't still be an issue by now, school superintendents want to keep one key option in place as infection rates continue to surge.
At the beginning of the school year, parents made a choice about which type of learning they wanted for their children amid widespread COVID-19 precautions. While they'd hoped it wouldn't still be an issue by now, school superintendents want to keep one key option in place as infection rates continue to surge.
Counties with overwhelming Trump votes had worst COVID-19 surges in US
Health officials across the nation are facing record numbers of new coronavirus cases.
Health officials across the nation are facing record numbers of new coronavirus cases.
Florida nursing home residents may leave, return amid COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration, which has made a concerted effort to scale back restrictions enacted because of the coronavirus, wants to make it easier for residents of long-term care facilities to reunite with families for the holidays --- even it means forgoing COVID-19 testing.
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration, which has made a concerted effort to scale back restrictions enacted because of the coronavirus, wants to make it easier for residents of long-term care facilities to reunite with families for the holidays --- even it means forgoing COVID-19 testing.
US reports over 100K new COVID-19 cases for second day in a row, according to Johns Hopkins
The United States recorded more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases for a second day in a row, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University. (https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/cumulative-cases)
The United States recorded more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases for a second day in a row, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University. (https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/cumulative-cases)
Tampa business creating disinfecting products to fight COVID-19
For 35 years, family-owned business RCP America has been manufacturing products for the automotive industry.
For 35 years, family-owned business RCP America has been manufacturing products for the automotive industry.
Plant City grads mourn longtime teacher lost to COVID-19
Michael Wanner taught forensics and earth-space science at Plant City High School and had been there since 2004. He died Tuesday due to what’s being called a COVID-related illness.
Michael Wanner taught forensics and earth-space science at Plant City High School and had been there since 2004. He died Tuesday due to what’s being called a COVID-related illness.
Fed signals readiness to do more for economy in grip of pandemic
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at a record low near zero Thursday and signaled its readiness to do more if needed to support an economy under threat from a worsening coronavirus pandemic.
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at a record low near zero Thursday and signaled its readiness to do more if needed to support an economy under threat from a worsening coronavirus pandemic.
6,257 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 39 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,257 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 827,380.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,257 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 827,380.
Is it safe to stay in hotels during the COVID-19 pandemic?
If you plan to travel during the pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says getting a rental home is safer than staying with friends or family or at a hotel.
If you plan to travel during the pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says getting a rental home is safer than staying with friends or family or at a hotel.
Unemployment claims fall in Florida
First-time unemployment claims continue to drop in Florida as the leisure and hospitality industries sluggishly revive during the coronavirus pandemic.
First-time unemployment claims continue to drop in Florida as the leisure and hospitality industries sluggishly revive during the coronavirus pandemic.
AstraZeneca plans to deliver vaccine trial data by year's end
AstraZeneca hopes to show its COVID-19 vaccine is effective by the end of this year and is ramping up manufacturing so it can supply hundreds of millions of doses in January, Chief Executive Pascal Soriot said Thursday.
AstraZeneca hopes to show its COVID-19 vaccine is effective by the end of this year and is ramping up manufacturing so it can supply hundreds of millions of doses in January, Chief Executive Pascal Soriot said Thursday.
751,000 seek unemployment benefits as pandemic hobbles US economy
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 751,000, a still-historically high level that shows that many employers keep cutting jobs in the face of the accelerating pandemic.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 751,000, a still-historically high level that shows that many employers keep cutting jobs in the face of the accelerating pandemic.
Plant City High School teacher dies from coronavirus-related illness
The Hillsborough County school district says a teacher has died due to complications from COVID-19.
The Hillsborough County school district says a teacher has died due to complications from COVID-19.
McConnell promises COVID-19 stimulus as he maintains seat
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., promised that approval of a new coronavirus relief package by the end of the year can be reached as lawmakers are set to return to work following Tuesday’s elections.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., promised that approval of a new coronavirus relief package by the end of the year can be reached as lawmakers are set to return to work following Tuesday’s elections.
University of Florida tackles COVID-19 with high-tech devices
When COVID-19 shut down the country in the spring, some of the brightest engineering minds at the University of Florida's Warren B. Nelms Institute for the Connected World went to work.
When COVID-19 shut down the country in the spring, some of the brightest engineering minds at the University of Florida's Warren B. Nelms Institute for the Connected World went to work.
Polk County man turns to music to help wife recover from COVID-19
Videos of a Polk County man singing to his wife while she was hospitalized with COVID-19 are getting worldwide attention.
Videos of a Polk County man singing to his wife while she was hospitalized with COVID-19 are getting worldwide attention.