7 coronavirus deaths linked to wedding reception

​​​​​​​At least seven people have died in connection to a coronavirus outbreak that continues to sicken people in Maine following a wedding reception.

USF begins selling single-game tickets for final home games, where masks will be required

The Jeff Scott era officially kicked off with team's first win in the season opener -- but it all happened without fans. However, the University of South Florida appears to be moving forward to scale back that coronavirus restriction by October.

3,116 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Tuesday; 145 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,116 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 668,846.

Newsome, Durant high school football teams under quarantine for COVID-19 after game

Two more Hillsborough County High School football teams won't be playing under the Friday night lights this week because of COVID-19.  Several players from Newsome and Durant high schools are now in quarantine following their game against each other Friday.

Pinellas County leaders make little progress with simultaneous teaching discussions

Talks between Pinellas teachers and the district did not bring the sides closer to an agreement on simultaneous teaching. They met for over two hours on Monday afternoon at district headquarters, and afterwards, did not agree on how far apart they are.

Judge strikes down Pennsylvania's coronavirus restrictions, Wolf administration to appeal

A federal judge on Monday struck down Gov. Tom Wolf’s pandemic restrictions that required people to stay at home, placed size limits on gatherings and ordered “non-life-sustaining” businesses to shut down, calling them unconstitutional.

Fried wants CARES Act money for lunch programs

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried wants the state to be more open about how it plans to spend federal stimulus money received because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Macy's reworking Thanksgiving Day Parade 2020; show will not be live

A live parade to welcome in the holiday season has been scrapped. Macy's says it is in the process of "reimagining" the event that will be brought to viewers on TV and online.

Businesses see more customers return, but fewer employees coming back to work

These days, restaurants in the business of filling tables are also looking to fill jobs. One of those restaurants is the J.C. Sandwich Shop in Tampa.

For a second time during the pandemic, Florida bars and breweries can reopen Monday

The state of Florida is taking another big step in its reopening process -- again. On Monday, bars and breweries can start pouring drinks again on-site, but it won't be business as usual due to the pandemic.

1,736 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Monday; 34 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,736 Monday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 665,730.

Pinellas school district to address simultaneous teaching after frustrated parents, teacher raise concerns

Pinellas County teachers and parents alike say they feel like the school district sold them a false bill of goods when it came to the difference between online and in-person learning this fall. 

3,190 new coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 98 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,190 Saturday.

CDC study links restaurants to higher rate of COVID-19 transmission

Dining at restaurants may have a higher rate of COVID-19 transmission than other activities like shopping or riding public transportation, a CDC study concluded.