Study suggests COVID-19 patients not showing symptoms may carry just as much of the virus

Study suggests COVID-19 patients not showing symptoms may carry just as much of the virus

New research suggests that asymptomatic people who are infected with the novel coronavirus carry similar levels of the virus in their body as those with symptoms — and for almost as long.

New research suggests that asymptomatic people who are infected with the novel coronavirus carry similar levels of the virus in their body as those with symptoms — and for almost as long.

Police: Rape suspect who was freed from jail due to pandemic kills accuser

Police: Rape suspect who was freed from jail due to pandemic kills accuser

Police in Virginia say that a rape suspect released from jail in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic went on to kill the woman who had accused him.

Police in Virginia say that a rape suspect released from jail in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic went on to kill the woman who had accused him.

Nearly 11,000 Florida inmates hit by COVID-19

Nearly 11,000 Florida inmates hit by COVID-19

With a major increase in infections reported Friday, nearly 11,000 state prison inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 and 63 have died, according to the Florida Department of Corrections.

With a major increase in infections reported Friday, nearly 11,000 state prison inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 and 63 have died, according to the Florida Department of Corrections.

Fla. nursing homes to get rapid COVID-19 tests

Fla. nursing homes to get rapid COVID-19 tests

Nearly 70 percent of the state’s nursing homes will receive rapid test kits from the federal government in the coming weeks after being identified by regulators as having increased risks for COVID-19 infections.

Nearly 70 percent of the state’s nursing homes will receive rapid test kits from the federal government in the coming weeks after being identified by regulators as having increased risks for COVID-19 infections.

Russia's race for coronavirus vaccine raises concerns in the West

Russia's race for coronavirus vaccine raises concerns in the West

Russia is boasting that it’s about to be the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, with mass vaccinations planned as early as October using shots that are yet to complete clinical trials.

Russia is boasting that it’s about to be the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, with mass vaccinations planned as early as October using shots that are yet to complete clinical trials.

Safe 'hugging booths' allow the elderly to connect with family during coronavirus pandemic

Safe 'hugging booths' allow the elderly to connect with family during coronavirus pandemic

Some Texans are trying to relieve the loneliness and isolation that many elderly Americans are feeling during the coronavirus pandemic by creating safe “hugging booths.”

Some Texans are trying to relieve the loneliness and isolation that many elderly Americans are feeling during the coronavirus pandemic by creating safe “hugging booths.”

Jacksonville deputy passes away from COVID-19 related illness

Jacksonville deputy passes away from COVID-19 related illness

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of their own after a lieutenant died due to a COVID-19 related illness, reports FOX 30.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of their own after a lieutenant died due to a COVID-19 related illness, reports FOX 30.

Gov. DeSantis pushes to reschedule UF-FSU football game

Gov. DeSantis pushes to reschedule UF-FSU football game

Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will push to get the annual football game between Florida State and the University of Florida rescheduled, saying Thursday that keeping the famed rivalry going will be good for the state.

Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will push to get the annual football game between Florida State and the University of Florida rescheduled, saying Thursday that keeping the famed rivalry going will be good for the state.

Alaska Airlines no longer making face mask exemptions, banning passengers who refuse

Alaska Airlines no longer making face mask exemptions, banning passengers who refuse

Alaska Airlines has intensified its mask mandate as the coronavirus pandemic continues, requiring all passengers over the age of 2 to wear a facial covering — with no exceptions.

Alaska Airlines has intensified its mask mandate as the coronavirus pandemic continues, requiring all passengers over the age of 2 to wear a facial covering — with no exceptions.

Pinellas officials grapple with community spread, fear as pandemic hits vulnerable communities

Pinellas officials grapple with community spread, fear as pandemic hits vulnerable communities

Pinellas County seems to be getting a better handle on coronavirus, compared to others in the Bay Area, but health experts say the county is not in the green and this is no time to let up.

Pinellas County seems to be getting a better handle on coronavirus, compared to others in the Bay Area, but health experts say the county is not in the green and this is no time to let up.

McKeel Academy among the first to reopen schools during the pandemic

McKeel Academy among the first to reopen schools during the pandemic

It was back to school Thursday for thousands of kids at McKeel Academy in Lakeland. The charter school system, with three campuses for K through 12, is one of the first school to re-open in the state amid a COVID-19 pandemic.

It was back to school Thursday for thousands of kids at McKeel Academy in Lakeland. The charter school system, with three campuses for K through 12, is one of the first school to re-open in the state amid a COVID-19 pandemic.

School-reopening fight moved out of Miami-Dade

School-reopening fight moved out of Miami-Dade

Legal wrangling over an emergency order mandating that schools reopen this month has shifted to Tallahassee, after a Miami-Dade County circuit judge on Thursday sided with a demand by Gov. Ron DeSantis and state education officials and transferred the case to Leon County.

Legal wrangling over an emergency order mandating that schools reopen this month has shifted to Tallahassee, after a Miami-Dade County circuit judge on Thursday sided with a demand by Gov. Ron DeSantis and state education officials and transferred the case to Leon County.

Hillsborough schools to resume classes online-only for first four weeks

Hillsborough schools to resume classes online-only for first four weeks

Faced with a cautious panel of top local doctors, the Hillsborough County School Board struck a compromise of sorts Thursday, voting to delay the opening of public school campuses by four weeks.

Faced with a cautious panel of top local doctors, the Hillsborough County School Board struck a compromise of sorts Thursday, voting to delay the opening of public school campuses by four weeks.

Stimulus check missing $500? IRS to start sending parents payments this week

Stimulus check missing $500? IRS to start sending parents payments this week

The IRS will begin rectifying economic impact payment amounts for individuals who may not have received all that they were eligible for – and households can expect to receive the extra cash within the coming weeks.

The IRS will begin rectifying economic impact payment amounts for individuals who may not have received all that they were eligible for – and households can expect to receive the extra cash within the coming weeks.