Some Publix stores end one-way aisle policy

Publix announced one-way aisles at some of its stores have been discontinued.

'If we do the right thing, we can beat this,' health expert says as COVID cases decrease in Florida

Positive COVID-19 cases trending downward is a reflection of fewer people being tested and the virus having less prominence in the community, according to public health professor Dr. Thomas Unnasch from the University of South Florida.

Florida's coronavirus cases top 620,000 Sunday; 14 additional deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,583 Sunday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 621,586.

3,197 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 148 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,197 Saturday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 619,003.

Car wash for shopping carts sanitizes for under a penny per buggy

Adam Labadie lost his job in the wake of the pandemic, so he spent the last five-months launching a new business and building a machine to sanitize shopping carts. His invention has now caught the attention of major grocery chains.

Hair loss, kidney damage, fatigue, emerge as possible long-term impacts of COVID-19

The severity of COVID-19 can vary from showing no symptoms at all to a life-threatening illness, but doctors caring for patients in the short term are also picking up on what could come weeks or months down the line.

New rapid COVID-19 test 'will save countless lives,' Sen. Rubio says

Senator Marco Rubio wrote a letter to President Donald Trump asking for 10 million of Abbott Laboratories' new rapid COVID-19 tests to be distributed to Florida.

Final decision: Hillsborough County schools will reopen classrooms Aug. 31

During a contentious emergency meeting this morning, the school board agreed with the superintendent's recommendation to backtrack on their August 6 vote and reopen brick-and-mortar schools on August 31.

State seeks to fast-track school reopening case, even as appeals court reinstates stay

Locked in a legal slugfest with teachers unions over a state mandate that schools reopen this month amid the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran are seeking to speed up the case by skipping over an appellate court and going directly to the Florida Supreme Court.

3,815 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Friday; 89 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,815 Friday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 615,806.

Fall allergies or COVID-19? Here's the difference between symptoms

Experts say allergy symptoms can often mimic those of the novel coronavirus, but there are some telltale signs that it’s not allergies.

More CARES Act funds available for Pasco County residents

Additional financial help is on the way for those in Pasco County who've been struggling during the pandemic.

NOAA Hurricane Hunters overhaul procedures to navigate storms, COVID-19

The NOAA Hurricane Hunters collect critical information used to forecast the path and strength of developing storms. Multiple crews worked around the clock flying directly into the path of Hurricane Laura before it made landfall.

Hillsborough County calls last-minute meeting to reconsider reopening schools

Hillsborough County parents and teachers are preparing to go back to in-person classes Monday, but a judge lifted a ruling Thursday that now allows schools statewide to remain closed, giving school leaders one last chance to reconsider.

United Airlines will furlough up to 2,850 pilots without more federal aid

United Airlines says it will furlough up to 2,850 pilots this fall unless the federal government provides more coronavirus-relief money to the nation's airlines.

Delta bans nearly 250 people from flying on its planes for refusing to wear masks

In an internal memo released Thursday, Delta Air Lines has placed more than 240 people on a “no fly list” for failing to comply with its mandatory mask policy.

Hillsborough parents prep for return to schools, despite uncertainty

Parents in Hillsborough County are preparing for the start of in-person learning next week, even as the school board called an emergency meeting to discuss how to proceed with its reopening plan.