Pinellas County leaders extend state of emergency, respond to citizens angry about mask mandate
Pinellas County leaders extended their state of emergency into next month, but not before listening to a bunch of angry phone calls over the county’s mask mandate
Pinellas County leaders extended their state of emergency into next month, but not before listening to a bunch of angry phone calls over the county’s mask mandate
Gov. DeSantis takes stock of COVID-19's effect on Tampa Bay businesses
When will work from home end? How long until cruise ships set sail from our port? These are the questions many want answered. And today, Governor Ron DeSantis asked them of Tampa Bay leaders.
When will work from home end? How long until cruise ships set sail from our port? These are the questions many want answered. And today, Governor Ron DeSantis asked them of Tampa Bay leaders.
Medical marijuana edibles approved for sale, with limitations on shapes, colors
Animal crackers and gummy bears are off the table, but Florida medical marijuana operators finally will be allowed to manufacture and sell THC-infused cookies, cakes and candies, after state health officials released a rule outlining edible marijuana products.
Animal crackers and gummy bears are off the table, but Florida medical marijuana operators finally will be allowed to manufacture and sell THC-infused cookies, cakes and candies, after state health officials released a rule outlining edible marijuana products.
Judge lifts stay that kept school-reopening order in effect
A Leon County circuit judge Thursday lifted a stay of his earlier ruling that a state order requiring schools to reopen in August is unconstitutional. In response, Hillsborough County announced an emergency meeting for Friday morning.
A Leon County circuit judge Thursday lifted a stay of his earlier ruling that a state order requiring schools to reopen in August is unconstitutional. In response, Hillsborough County announced an emergency meeting for Friday morning.
President's son weighs in on Florida school reopening battle
As legal wrangling over the reopening of brick-and-mortar schools continues, the state's defense this week gained new political muscle: Donald Trump Jr.
As legal wrangling over the reopening of brick-and-mortar schools continues, the state's defense this week gained new political muscle: Donald Trump Jr.
3,269 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 135 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,269 Thursday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 611,991.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,269 Thursday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 611,991.
Nurses arrange wedding ceremony for coronavirus patient at San Antonio hospital
Nurses at a San Antonio hospital arranged a special wedding ceremony for a coronavirus patient.
Nurses at a San Antonio hospital arranged a special wedding ceremony for a coronavirus patient.
Will a face mask protect me, or just the people near me?
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me? It likely does both.
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me? It likely does both.
CDC changes testing guidelines as COVID-19 again surges overseas
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reversed its guidelines on who should be tested for the coronavirus and travel quarantine, shocking public health experts across the country.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reversed its guidelines on who should be tested for the coronavirus and travel quarantine, shocking public health experts across the country.
New COVID-19 test shows results like a pregnancy test
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized the first rapid coronavirus test that doesn’t need any special computer equipment to get results, which appear on a testing card with a similar design to some pregnancy tests.
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized the first rapid coronavirus test that doesn’t need any special computer equipment to get results, which appear on a testing card with a similar design to some pregnancy tests.
Justice Department seeking data from 4 states, inquiring if local orders led to nursing home deaths
The Justice Department is seeking data from the governors of four states about “orders which may have resulted in the deaths of thousands of elderly nursing home residents.”
The Justice Department is seeking data from the governors of four states about “orders which may have resulted in the deaths of thousands of elderly nursing home residents.”
DeSantis backs added capacity at major theme parks
Gov. Ron DeSantis backed allowing more customers at major theme parks in Orlando as he and park officials gave high marks Wednesday to coronavirus safety measures.
Gov. Ron DeSantis backed allowing more customers at major theme parks in Orlando as he and park officials gave high marks Wednesday to coronavirus safety measures.
Colleges crackdown on parties during pandemic, suspend students, fraternities
For better or worse, ‘huge-parties’ have long been a part of the college-experience and old habits die hard. Colleges and universities across the state are cracking down on these sorts of “large-gatherings” in this new era of COVID-19.
For better or worse, ‘huge-parties’ have long been a part of the college-experience and old habits die hard. Colleges and universities across the state are cracking down on these sorts of “large-gatherings” in this new era of COVID-19.
Experts warn of ‘twindemic’ as flu season approaches during the coronavirus pandemic
Experts are warning us of a so-called impending “twindemic”, the flu hitting us as we continue to battle COVID-19.
Experts are warning us of a so-called impending “twindemic”, the flu hitting us as we continue to battle COVID-19.
DeSantis gets blueprint for resuming nursing home visits
Florida should allow the resumption of face-to-face visits in nursing homes --- and let certain visitors touch residents --- under recommendations approved Wednesday by a task force and sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida should allow the resumption of face-to-face visits in nursing homes --- and let certain visitors touch residents --- under recommendations approved Wednesday by a task force and sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
As students return to schools, so does coronavirus
With classes resuming across the Bay Area, districts are encountering their first cases of COVID-19. A student at Fivay High School tested positive yesterday, the first case for Pasco County schools.
With classes resuming across the Bay Area, districts are encountering their first cases of COVID-19. A student at Fivay High School tested positive yesterday, the first case for Pasco County schools.
CDC changes testing guidance to exclude asymptomatic people exposed to COVID-19, bewildering experts
The CDC previously had advised local health departments to test people who have been within 6 feet of an infected person for more than 15 minutes.
The CDC previously had advised local health departments to test people who have been within 6 feet of an infected person for more than 15 minutes.
Florida to tap federal unemployment money
Floridians who are already eligible for at least $100 a week in state assistance and are out of work because of the pandemic will be eligible for $300 a week in federal aid, according to the governor’s office.
Floridians who are already eligible for at least $100 a week in state assistance and are out of work because of the pandemic will be eligible for $300 a week in federal aid, according to the governor’s office.
Report highlights COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on sleep and mental health around the world
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
Judge asked to lift stay on school-reopening ruling
After winning an initial round in the closely watched legal fight, teachers unions have asked a Leon County circuit judge to lift a stay on his ruling that a state mandate to reopen brick-and-mortar schools is unconstitutional.
After winning an initial round in the closely watched legal fight, teachers unions have asked a Leon County circuit judge to lift a stay on his ruling that a state mandate to reopen brick-and-mortar schools is unconstitutional.