3,220 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 153 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,220 Wednesday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 608,722.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,220 Wednesday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 608,722.
Weights and dumbbells are latest coronavirus-fueled shortage: Here's what to use instead
Weights are becoming increasingly harder to find — with some back-ordered until the fall — as more people bulk up on home gym equipment as the world spends more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Weights are becoming increasingly harder to find — with some back-ordered until the fall — as more people bulk up on home gym equipment as the world spends more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
American Airlines plans 19,000 furloughs, layoffs when federal aid expires in October
The airline began 2020 with about 140,000 employees but expects fewer than 100,000 to remain in October.
The airline began 2020 with about 140,000 employees but expects fewer than 100,000 to remain in October.
Miami-Dade restaurants to resume indoor dining -- at half capacity -- August 31
Restaurants in Miami-Dade will soon be allowed to serve customers indoors.
Restaurants in Miami-Dade will soon be allowed to serve customers indoors.
1st-grade teachers turn desks into Plexiglass Jeeps for awesome 'off-road adventure'
While preparing their classrooms for the first day of class at St.
While preparing their classrooms for the first day of class at St.
Students show support for teacher whose request to work from home was denied
Students are rallying around a Hillsborough County teacher after his request to work from home was denied by the school district.
Students are rallying around a Hillsborough County teacher after his request to work from home was denied by the school district.
Pasco, Polk counties post number of COVID-19 cases in schools online
School is back in session and many families in our region are concerned about COVID-19 cases on campus. It’s the reason two area school districts are now posting that data online.
School is back in session and many families in our region are concerned about COVID-19 cases on campus. It’s the reason two area school districts are now posting that data online.
COVID-19 numbers in Florida, Bay Area trending down
The state of Florida's COVID-19 numbers are trending downward, from new cases to hospitalizations. Florida's percent positivity, the rate of new positive tests, is half of what it was just six weeks ago.
The state of Florida's COVID-19 numbers are trending downward, from new cases to hospitalizations. Florida's percent positivity, the rate of new positive tests, is half of what it was just six weeks ago.
Despite judge's ruling, no changes to Hillsborough back-to-school plan -- yet
Florida commissioner of education Richard Corcoran is standing by his emergency order requiring schools to reopen after a judge ruled that order unconstitutional. The state is appealing the judge's ruling.
Florida commissioner of education Richard Corcoran is standing by his emergency order requiring schools to reopen after a judge ruled that order unconstitutional. The state is appealing the judge's ruling.
FDA chief apologizes for overstating convalescent plasma benefits to treat COVID-19
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn is apologizing for overstating the life-saving benefits of using convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19 patients.
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn is apologizing for overstating the life-saving benefits of using convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19 patients.
Suspensions, arrests for university students who flout safety measures
Florida university officials have started suspending fraternities and punishing students who flout coronavirus-safety measures, as schools grapple with cases of the virus at the beginning of the fall semester.
Florida university officials have started suspending fraternities and punishing students who flout coronavirus-safety measures, as schools grapple with cases of the virus at the beginning of the fall semester.
Dean to University of Tampa students: Host a party, get suspended
In a letter sent out to all students Friday, the University of Tampa’s dean of students laid out a simple message: Host a "large gathering" on or off campus and you’ll be ”interimly suspended” from the university.
In a letter sent out to all students Friday, the University of Tampa’s dean of students laid out a simple message: Host a "large gathering" on or off campus and you’ll be ”interimly suspended” from the university.
State unpublishes report tracking COVID-19 cases on school campuses
More than 700 coronavirus cases have been linked to K-12 schools and higher-education institutions over the course of two weeks as students and employees began returning to campuses across the state, according to a Florida Department of Health report made public Monday, then later deleted.
More than 700 coronavirus cases have been linked to K-12 schools and higher-education institutions over the course of two weeks as students and employees began returning to campuses across the state, according to a Florida Department of Health report made public Monday, then later deleted.
Experts say decline in new US COVID-19 cases is result of masks, insufficient testing
The number of Americans newly diagnosed with the coronavirus is falling — a development experts credit at least partly to increased wearing of masks — even as the outbreak continues to claim nearly 1,000 lives in the U.S. each day.
The number of Americans newly diagnosed with the coronavirus is falling — a development experts credit at least partly to increased wearing of masks — even as the outbreak continues to claim nearly 1,000 lives in the U.S. each day.
Manatee County exempts churches from mask requirements
Manatee County said in a tweet Tuesday that commissioners voted to exempt houses of worship from its order requiring face coverings.
Manatee County said in a tweet Tuesday that commissioners voted to exempt houses of worship from its order requiring face coverings.
Florida task force to discuss long-term care visitation with safety in mind
For the past six months, residents in long-term care facilities and nursing homes haven’t been able to see their loved ones due to a statewide ban on nursing home visitors.
For the past six months, residents in long-term care facilities and nursing homes haven’t been able to see their loved ones due to a statewide ban on nursing home visitors.
Tuscaloosa closes bars after University of Alabama reports more than 500 COVID-19 cases last week
At least 531 students, faculty, and staff on the University of Alabama's main campus in Tuscaloosa have been infected with the virus, officials reported.
At least 531 students, faculty, and staff on the University of Alabama's main campus in Tuscaloosa have been infected with the virus, officials reported.
City of Venice approves ordinance requiring face coverings
During a Tuesday meeting, officials in Venice passed an ordinance requiring masks in the city limits.
During a Tuesday meeting, officials in Venice passed an ordinance requiring masks in the city limits.
2,673 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Tuesday; 183 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,673 Tuesday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 605,502.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,673 Tuesday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 605,502.
Disney World will continue to have reduced hours in November
There has been no announcement regarding the park's plans for Christmas.
There has been no announcement regarding the park's plans for Christmas.