AMC Theatres in Tampa Bay reopen Thursday with 15-cent tickets
After closing in mid-March, AMC Theatres plan to reopen Thursday, and they’re hoping retro ticket prices are enough to bring people back in the midst of a pandemic.
After closing in mid-March, AMC Theatres plan to reopen Thursday, and they’re hoping retro ticket prices are enough to bring people back in the midst of a pandemic.
'Hospital-at-home': COVID-19 pandemic pushes expansion of at-home treatment
The programs represent a small slice of the roughly 35 million U.S. hospitalizations each year, but they are growing fast with boosts from Medicare and private health insurers.
The programs represent a small slice of the roughly 35 million U.S. hospitalizations each year, but they are growing fast with boosts from Medicare and private health insurers.
4,555 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 117 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,555 Thursday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 588,602.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,555 Thursday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 588,602.
Two Manatee County schools report COVID-19 cases on third day back to class
The School District of Manatee County announced positive COVID-19 test results at two of its campuses, just three days into the school year.
The School District of Manatee County announced positive COVID-19 test results at two of its campuses, just three days into the school year.
First day of school arrives for Citrus County students
Summer is over for students in Citrus County, and the new school year starts Thursday morning.
Summer is over for students in Citrus County, and the new school year starts Thursday morning.
Florida releases survey that that ranks COVID-vulnerability
The state of Florida has launched a new tool for residents to see just how safe they're being amid the pandemic.
The state of Florida has launched a new tool for residents to see just how safe they're being amid the pandemic.
Researchers continue testing plasma as treatment for COVID-19
Faculty at the University of South Florida's College of Public Health are testing different types of plasma to see if any neutralize COVID-19.
Faculty at the University of South Florida's College of Public Health are testing different types of plasma to see if any neutralize COVID-19.
Teachers become independent online educators, give families options for schooling at home
The start of the school year has been filled with tough decisions for parents, as well as teachers, leading many to search for new ways to make sure students are still learning.
The start of the school year has been filled with tough decisions for parents, as well as teachers, leading many to search for new ways to make sure students are still learning.
Pinellas County now offering free COVID-19 antibody testing
Pinellas County is now offering free antibody testing to help people learn if they’ve had COVID-19 without knowing it.
Pinellas County is now offering free antibody testing to help people learn if they’ve had COVID-19 without knowing it.
FEA pushes for temporary injunction over state's reopening plan
As thousands of children return to classrooms throughout Florida, local school officials, teachers and doctors spent Wednesday picking apart a state mandate requiring schools to resume in-person instruction this month amid the coronavirus pandemic.
As thousands of children return to classrooms throughout Florida, local school officials, teachers and doctors spent Wednesday picking apart a state mandate requiring schools to resume in-person instruction this month amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Families turning to ‘learning pods’ as alternative to in-person schooling
The pod eases parent’s concerns in knowing they have a set routine and gives the kids an environment they know they can control and keep an eye out for COVID-19.
The pod eases parent’s concerns in knowing they have a set routine and gives the kids an environment they know they can control and keep an eye out for COVID-19.
South Florida nears next phase of reopening, DeSantis suggests
South Florida is on the verge of joining the second phase of the state’s economic recovery efforts, as Gov. Ron DeSantis pointed to downward trends in the rates of positive tests for the coronavirus.
South Florida is on the verge of joining the second phase of the state’s economic recovery efforts, as Gov. Ron DeSantis pointed to downward trends in the rates of positive tests for the coronavirus.
Hospital visitation policy is keeping family from seeing terminally ill boy, father says
Clinton Grams' 10-year-old son Alex has been battling leukemia at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital for more than a year. He and his wife Mindy have spent the last few months battling a visitation rule put in place because of COVID-19.
Clinton Grams' 10-year-old son Alex has been battling leukemia at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital for more than a year. He and his wife Mindy have spent the last few months battling a visitation rule put in place because of COVID-19.
Report: FDA puts hold on emergency authorization of survivors’ plasma as COVID-19 treatment
Health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have encouraged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hold off on the emergency authorization of plasma transfusion as a treatment for patients infected with COVID-19.
Health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have encouraged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hold off on the emergency authorization of plasma transfusion as a treatment for patients infected with COVID-19.
COVID-19 pandemic is shifting how consumers use gig companies, according to poll
A new survey from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows how consumer attitudes about using ride-hailing and delivery services have changed. It also highlights a wealth divide, where Americans with higher incomes are able to utilize the services to help reduce their risk of infection.
A new survey from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows how consumer attitudes about using ride-hailing and delivery services have changed. It also highlights a wealth divide, where Americans with higher incomes are able to utilize the services to help reduce their risk of infection.
4,115 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 174 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,115 Wednesday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 584,047.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,115 Wednesday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 584,047.
Pope Francis: Rich can't get priority for vaccine, poor need help
Pope Francis is warning against any prospect that rich people would get priority for a coronavirus vaccine.
Pope Francis is warning against any prospect that rich people would get priority for a coronavirus vaccine.
Nearly 300 students in Florida county quarantined due to COVID-19 exposure concerns
A Florida school district has quarantined 292 students and 14 teachers from at least five high schools after children and staff members displayed signs of COVID-19 symptoms, reports WFLX.
A Florida school district has quarantined 292 students and 14 teachers from at least five high schools after children and staff members displayed signs of COVID-19 symptoms, reports WFLX.
Hillsborough, Pinellas officials discuss drop in tourism due to pandemic
The novel coronavirus has infected more than half a million Floridians and led to a massive hit in tourism. The Pinellas County tourism development tax shows declines over the last several months.
The novel coronavirus has infected more than half a million Floridians and led to a massive hit in tourism. The Pinellas County tourism development tax shows declines over the last several months.
Struggling businesses push commercial real estate into the red
Nearly one in four hotel owners have fallen behind on paying their debts since COVID-19 reached pandemic levels. Now, commercial real estate owners and managers are feeling the pinch, according to industry leaders.
Nearly one in four hotel owners have fallen behind on paying their debts since COVID-19 reached pandemic levels. Now, commercial real estate owners and managers are feeling the pinch, according to industry leaders.