Junior varsity volleyball quad wins district title for quarantined varsity team

Steinbrenner High School's junior varsity volleyball team was the toast of the school Friday after stepping in for a quarantined varsity team and winning the district championship.

Married for 60 years, couple's seven-month COVID separation ends with tearful reunion

For one elderly couple, COVID-19 restrictions meant spending the last seven months apart. But now they're together again, and their emotional reunion will bring you to tears.

Breast cancer survivor says pandemic may have saved her

Patti Greene's hair salon has the tools needed to help women look better, but she has one item that could make them think about their health. It's a prosthetic she created that shows what a breast cancer lump feels like.

Florida jobless rate at 7.6 percent as struggles continue

Florida’s unemployment rate ticked up in September as the state’s hospitality and tourism industries continue to face long-term struggles amid the coronavirus pandemic.

3,449 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Friday; 94 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,449 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 748,437.

Remdesivir among 4 drugs with 'little or no effect' on COVID-19 survival, WHO study says

The WHO study looked at four existing COVID-19 treatments, including remdesivir and hydroxychloroquine, and found each had "little or no effect" on a patient's survival.

Former NJ Gov. Chris Christie says he was wrong not to wear mask at White House

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Thursday that he was wrong not to wear a mask at the White House after he and President Donald Trump both came down with the coronavirus.

McConnell rejects Trump's push for 'higher' coronavirus stimulus deal

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday rejected a coronavirus relief deal that costs more than $1.8 trillion, hours after President Trump indicated he was "absolutely" willing to raise his spending offer.

Layoffs remain elevated as 898,000 seek unemployment aid

The government will issue its latest snapshot Thursday of the level of layoffs in the United States, which remain elevated seven months after the viral pandemic erupted and after the expiration of federal unemployment aid for millions of Americans.

Record daily COVID-19 cases in Germany, Italy deepen worries across Europe

Record daily COVID-19 infection figures in Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy and Poland are adding to fears that Europe is running out of chances to contain the pandemic.

3,356 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 141 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,356 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 744,988.

Does the flu shot affect my chances of getting coronavirus?

Flu vaccines protect against seasonal influenza, not the coronavirus — but avoiding the flu is especially important this year.

Purple flags warn beachgoers of jellyfish along Clearwater Beach

Wednesday, purple flags were flying at lifeguard stations; a warning for dangerous marine life. The city of Clearwater says they’ve seen an increase in the number of jellyfish stings in the last few days.   

Reports of violence, abuse, trafficking rise as pandemic continues to isolate the vulnerable

From domestic violence to human trafficking, the pandemic has brought in more calls to domestic violence centers and more reports of trafficking, according to victim advocates.