FedEx to hire 70,000 workers for 'unprecedented holiday shipping season'
FedEx plans to hire as many as 70,000 seasonal workers. That's a 27 percent increase from the 55,000 hired last year.
FedEx plans to hire as many as 70,000 seasonal workers. That's a 27 percent increase from the 55,000 hired last year.
Trump says Americans can expect another round of coronavirus stimulus payments
Speaking at the White House during an interview, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Americans can look forward to another round of stimulus checks before the end of the year.
Speaking at the White House during an interview, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Americans can look forward to another round of stimulus checks before the end of the year.
3,571 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 149 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,571 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 637,013.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,571 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 637,013.
Fauci warns coronavirus cases are 'unacceptably high' as Labor Day weekend approaches
Dr. Anthony Fauci has warned that coronavirus cases remain “unacceptably high” as the nation heads into the Labor Day weekend.
Dr. Anthony Fauci has warned that coronavirus cases remain “unacceptably high” as the nation heads into the Labor Day weekend.
Ahead of pivotal Labor Day holiday, rebound campaign urges in-state travel
In its first marketing campaign since the coronavirus pandemic took hold in mid-March, Visit Florida is urging in-state travel as part of an effort to buoy the state’s economic recovery and its struggling tourism labor market.
In its first marketing campaign since the coronavirus pandemic took hold in mid-March, Visit Florida is urging in-state travel as part of an effort to buoy the state’s economic recovery and its struggling tourism labor market.
Unemployment claims fall to 881,000 but layoffs remain elevated
The number of laid-off Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to roughly 880,000 last week.
The number of laid-off Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to roughly 880,000 last week.
16-year-old student arrested for launching cyberattacks against Miami-Dade public schools
A 16-year-old high school student has been arrested in connection to the cyberattacks that targeted Florida's largest school district during the first week of online classes.
A 16-year-old high school student has been arrested in connection to the cyberattacks that targeted Florida's largest school district during the first week of online classes.
Joe Biden walks back threat to shut down US economy
Democratic nominee Joe Biden is clarifying his threat to shut down the U.S. economy as president if COVID-19 rages on.
Democratic nominee Joe Biden is clarifying his threat to shut down the U.S. economy as president if COVID-19 rages on.
Biker from Minnesota dies of COVID-19 after attending Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
A Minnesota man in his 60s who attended the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota last month has died from COVID-19, health officials said Wednesday.
A Minnesota man in his 60s who attended the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota last month has died from COVID-19, health officials said Wednesday.
USF football team reports first coronavirus case, ending 40-day streak of negative tests
USF head football coach Jeff Scott made an inevitable announcement Wednesday. The Bulls had their first positive coronavirus test this week, ending a 40-day streak of nothing but negative tests.
USF head football coach Jeff Scott made an inevitable announcement Wednesday. The Bulls had their first positive coronavirus test this week, ending a 40-day streak of nothing but negative tests.
No handshakes or high-fives: Hillsborough releases guidelines for student-athletes
The Hillsborough County School District released its "Return to Athletics" plan, which calls for all sports to proceed -- but with a list of COVID-19 safety guidelines.
The Hillsborough County School District released its "Return to Athletics" plan, which calls for all sports to proceed -- but with a list of COVID-19 safety guidelines.
Tampa, St. Petersburg create unique opportunities to save hometown restaurants devastated by pandemic
Restaurant owner says operating at 50% capacity is tough and the extra costs are adding up.
Restaurant owner says operating at 50% capacity is tough and the extra costs are adding up.
‘The Rock’ urges people to ‘stay disciplined’ after he and his family test positive for COVID-19
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced on his Instagram Wednesday that he and his entire family tested positive for COVID-19, despite strictly following health guidelines amid the pandemic.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced on his Instagram Wednesday that he and his entire family tested positive for COVID-19, despite strictly following health guidelines amid the pandemic.
NCAA to furlough its entire staff for 3-8 weeks, memo says
The NCAA will furlough its entire Indianapolis-based staff of about 600 employees for three to eight weeks in a cost-saving move.
The NCAA will furlough its entire Indianapolis-based staff of about 600 employees for three to eight weeks in a cost-saving move.
CDC tells states to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine distribution as soon as October or November
The CDC plan laid out specifications for a potential vaccine, including requirements for distribution, storage and administration.
The CDC plan laid out specifications for a potential vaccine, including requirements for distribution, storage and administration.
Dr. Fauci: Labor Day weekend is key to containing coronavirus this fall
On a recent call with governor’s, the nation’s top infectious disease doctor, Anthony Fauci, said the upcoming Labor Day weekend will be key in determining whether the nation gets a “running start” at containing the coronavirus this fall.
On a recent call with governor’s, the nation’s top infectious disease doctor, Anthony Fauci, said the upcoming Labor Day weekend will be key in determining whether the nation gets a “running start” at containing the coronavirus this fall.
Commissioners approve milllions in CARES reimbursement for struggling arts and entertainment venues
Venues such as the Straz, Tampa Theater, ZooTampa, Florida Aquarium, Tampa Bay History Center, Tampa Museum of Art, Glazer Children's Museum and MOSI can receive $500,000 in CARES reimbursement funds.
Venues such as the Straz, Tampa Theater, ZooTampa, Florida Aquarium, Tampa Bay History Center, Tampa Museum of Art, Glazer Children's Museum and MOSI can receive $500,000 in CARES reimbursement funds.
More than 100 Palmetto High students potentially exposed to COVID-19 by teacher
Without knowing for certain how many students came in direct contact with the infected teacher, the district erred on the side of caution. More than 100 students were sent home to quarantine.
Without knowing for certain how many students came in direct contact with the infected teacher, the district erred on the side of caution. More than 100 students were sent home to quarantine.
75th anniversary of end of WWII is mostly virtual amid pandemic
On Wednesday, the 75th anniversary of the Japanese surrender during World War II, veterans will not be able to return to Pearl Harbor for a commemoration ceremony because of the world’s new war against the coronavirus.
On Wednesday, the 75th anniversary of the Japanese surrender during World War II, veterans will not be able to return to Pearl Harbor for a commemoration ceremony because of the world’s new war against the coronavirus.
FEMA says it will no longer pay for face masks, other PPE for schools under new policy
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it is changing its policy on the personal protective equipment, or PPE, that it will pay for.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it is changing its policy on the personal protective equipment, or PPE, that it will pay for.