Warner University trying to create protective 'bubble' against COVID-19
Professional sports teams are doing it. Now, a Polk County school is trying the same approach to ward off COVID-19.
Professional sports teams are doing it. Now, a Polk County school is trying the same approach to ward off COVID-19.
UPS to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers, expects record peak season
The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.
The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.
NIH: AstraZeneca's pause on COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be 'no compromises' on safety
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.
Republicans propose 'targeted' COVID-19 relief aid package, but Democrats say it's not enough
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it only has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it only has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Florida to start paying extra $300 in federal aid to unemployed individuals
Not knowing where your next paycheck is going to come from is never easy, but for unemployed Floridians, the good news is that help is on the way starting this week,
Not knowing where your next paycheck is going to come from is never easy, but for unemployed Floridians, the good news is that help is on the way starting this week,
2,056 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 200 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,056 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 652,148.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,056 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 652,148.
BayCare resuming limited hospital visitation; COVID-19 patients excluded
People can finally visit patients being treated at BayCare hospitals. The health system is resuming limited visitation five months after closing its facilities to guests.
People can finally visit patients being treated at BayCare hospitals. The health system is resuming limited visitation five months after closing its facilities to guests.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Candlelight Procession at EPCOT canceled for 2020, Disney officials say
In place of these events, Walt Disney World said that they will decorate the parks in festive décor between November 6th and December 30th.
In place of these events, Walt Disney World said that they will decorate the parks in festive décor between November 6th and December 30th.
Lakeland suspends high school football because of COVID-19 case
The Lakeland Dreadnaughts are the latest high school football team to be sidelined by COVID-19.
The Lakeland Dreadnaughts are the latest high school football team to be sidelined by COVID-19.
Report: 266K US COVID cases traced to Sturgis; WI bikers 'don't believe it'
The report says Sturgis generated public health costs of $12.2 billion -- enough, researchers say, to have paid every rally attendee $26,000 dollars to stay home.
The report says Sturgis generated public health costs of $12.2 billion -- enough, researchers say, to have paid every rally attendee $26,000 dollars to stay home.
Florida sees more cases of rare pediatric condition
Data released by the state health department Tuesday indicate that 65 pediatric patients in Florida have been diagnosed with a rare but serious condition that develops in some children who have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
Data released by the state health department Tuesday indicate that 65 pediatric patients in Florida have been diagnosed with a rare but serious condition that develops in some children who have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial put on hold due to ‘unexplained illness’
The safety pause was due to a suspected serious adverse reaction in a participant in the United Kingdom, according to STAT News.
The safety pause was due to a suspected serious adverse reaction in a participant in the United Kingdom, according to STAT News.
COVID-19 pandemic drives up values of used cars
If you’ve been thinking about getting into a new car, now maybe the time to take a serious look at selling or trading in your current vehicle. Used car values are way up, and it’s due in part to the pandemic.
If you’ve been thinking about getting into a new car, now maybe the time to take a serious look at selling or trading in your current vehicle. Used car values are way up, and it’s due in part to the pandemic.
Lakeland gets COVID-19 testing center just for kids
Lakeland Regional Medical Center just opened a new COVID-19 testing center for kids, one of the first of its kind in the area.
Lakeland Regional Medical Center just opened a new COVID-19 testing center for kids, one of the first of its kind in the area.
Lakeland commissioners narrowly vote to extend mask mandate
The hotly-debated issue of masks was up for debate once again in Lakeland as commissioners faced a decision about extending the mask order for another month -- but this time around commissioners had a few additional things factoring into their decision.
The hotly-debated issue of masks was up for debate once again in Lakeland as commissioners faced a decision about extending the mask order for another month -- but this time around commissioners had a few additional things factoring into their decision.
American Academy of Sleep and Medicine calls for elimination of daylight saving time, citing health risks
The American Academy of Sleep and Medicine, as well as several experts who have endorsed them, are calling for the elimination of daylight saving time, citing health risks associated with the time changes.
The American Academy of Sleep and Medicine, as well as several experts who have endorsed them, are calling for the elimination of daylight saving time, citing health risks associated with the time changes.
Doctors studying why obesity may be tied to serious coronavirus cases
Obesity seems to put people at higher risk for getting very sick if they’re infected with the coronavirus, and doctors are trying to figure out why.
Obesity seems to put people at higher risk for getting very sick if they’re infected with the coronavirus, and doctors are trying to figure out why.
Pinellas County student-athletes begin participating in fall sports
When it comes to high schools sports this fall, rules won’t just apply to the guys and girls on the field: fans will have plenty to follow as well. From where to sit or stand to how to even get tickets, spectators in Pinellas will see plenty of changes to the game day experience.
When it comes to high schools sports this fall, rules won’t just apply to the guys and girls on the field: fans will have plenty to follow as well. From where to sit or stand to how to even get tickets, spectators in Pinellas will see plenty of changes to the game day experience.
1,823 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Tuesday; 44 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,823 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 650,092.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,823 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 650,092.
Publix saves bride’s dream wedding cake by helping couple make their own
The coronavirus may have thwarted this couple’s wedding plans, but Publix was able to save the bride’s dream cake.
The coronavirus may have thwarted this couple’s wedding plans, but Publix was able to save the bride’s dream cake.