Hillsborough teachers, students plan protest as school board meets to discuss budget cuts

Hillsborough County school board members heard from a literal chorus of protesters as they met to discuss budget cuts and shortfalls Tuesday. Chorus students and teachers from across the district sang outside the meeting to try to convince board members and district officials that the arts are worth saving. 

Some see irony in COVID-19's impact on Mayflower commemoration

Dozens of events were planned to mark the 400th anniversary of the religious separatists’ arrival at what we now know as Plymouth, Massachusetts, but have been postponed or canceled.

Royal Caribbean, Norwegian submit 74 cruise safety recommendations to CDC

Cruise lines are beginning to release their recommendations for how they plan to keep crew members and passengers safe once they are finally allowed to set sail once again. The ships have been docked since March 14 when the CDC’s "No Sail Order" went into effect. 

2,470 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Tuesday; 99 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,470 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 687,909.

NFL fines 3 head coaches, teams over $1 million for not wearing masks

The NFL has issued fines amounting to over $1 million to teams and head coaches for breaking with the league’s coronavirus protocols last week after three coaches were spotted without masks on the sidelines.

Hillsborough County braces for widespread layoffs in school district due to budget crunch

Rumors and speculation over district layoffs have swirled ever since Hillsborough County Superintendent Addison Davis announced looming staff cuts last week. Over the weekend, Davis attempted to allay parents' anxieties over staff cuts, instead he may have stoked them.

AP Analysis: US to hit 200K dead; Trump sees no need for regret

As the coronavirus pandemic began bearing down on the United States in March, President Donald Trump set out his expectations.

1,685 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Monday; 21 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,685 Monday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 685,439.

Hillsborough County schools offering free meals to students

Free meals will be available to students in Hillsborough County -- whether they are learning in-person or online.