DeSantis drops travel restrictions requiring travelers from New York tri-state area to quarantine
New Yorkers and their neighbors from the tri-state region no longer have to self-quarantine for two weeks after entering Florida.
New Yorkers and their neighbors from the tri-state region no longer have to self-quarantine for two weeks after entering Florida.
Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 federal aid amid COVID-19 pandemic
Around the country, across industries and occupations, millions of Americans thrown out of work because of the coronavirus are straining to afford the basics now that an extra $600 a week in federal unemployment benefits has expired.
Around the country, across industries and occupations, millions of Americans thrown out of work because of the coronavirus are straining to afford the basics now that an extra $600 a week in federal unemployment benefits has expired.
Cities go to extremes with coronavirus quarantine crackdowns: Checkpoints, power shutoffs, steep fines
With the daily number of coronavirus cases in the United States still hovering at about 50,000 and American deaths from the disease approaching 160,000, cities across the country are taking increasingly severe measures to force the curve of the outbreak downward -- including power shutoffs, fines and more.
With the daily number of coronavirus cases in the United States still hovering at about 50,000 and American deaths from the disease approaching 160,000, cities across the country are taking increasingly severe measures to force the curve of the outbreak downward -- including power shutoffs, fines and more.
Between rising grocery prices and staggering unemployment, food banks see increase in demand
Local food banks are asking for volunteers to help meet the increased demand for food as grocery prices skyrocket amid near-record unemployment.
Local food banks are asking for volunteers to help meet the increased demand for food as grocery prices skyrocket amid near-record unemployment.
7,650 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 120 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 7,650 Thursday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 510,389.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 7,650 Thursday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 510,389.
1.2 million seek jobless aid after $600 federal check ends
Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.
Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.
Is it safe to reopen schools during the pandemic?
It depends on how widespread COVID-19 infections are in the community and the safety measures the school takes.
It depends on how widespread COVID-19 infections are in the community and the safety measures the school takes.
New temperature scanners arrive at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
For those passing through Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, there's a new safety option after the facility installed three temperature scanners.
For those passing through Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, there's a new safety option after the facility installed three temperature scanners.
Tourism experts still hopeful, despite crushing blow of pandemic
Following a record-breaking year in 2019 for Hillsborough County’s tourism industry, 2020 was set to shatter last year’s numbers until the pandemic, according to Visit Tampa Bay.
Following a record-breaking year in 2019 for Hillsborough County’s tourism industry, 2020 was set to shatter last year’s numbers until the pandemic, according to Visit Tampa Bay.
Sen. Scott: 'Quit blaming others' to DeSantis, who says $78M CONNECT website had built-in roadblocks
Floria Governor Ron DeSantis is now offering a more specific explanation about why the state's unemployment system failed and it includes claims against former Governor Rick Scott's administration.
Floria Governor Ron DeSantis is now offering a more specific explanation about why the state's unemployment system failed and it includes claims against former Governor Rick Scott's administration.
Daytona Beach City Commission discusses future of Biketoberfest
Biketoberfest is one of the biggest tourist draws for Daytona Beach, but the coronavirus pandemic is threatening the event. While city leaders haven't officially canceled Biketoberfest, they are talking to business owners to see if it can be done safely.
Biketoberfest is one of the biggest tourist draws for Daytona Beach, but the coronavirus pandemic is threatening the event. While city leaders haven't officially canceled Biketoberfest, they are talking to business owners to see if it can be done safely.
CDC: 15 people hospitalized after ingesting hand sanitizer that contained methanol
The CDC said 15 people were hospitalized after ingesting hand sanitizer that contained methanol, a chemical the FDA says is poisonous if ingested or absorbed through the skin.
The CDC said 15 people were hospitalized after ingesting hand sanitizer that contained methanol, a chemical the FDA says is poisonous if ingested or absorbed through the skin.
Importance of masks is key message for Manatee County officials
A new coalition named Mask Up Manatee will focus to spread public health and COVID-19-related information to residents throughout Manatee County.
A new coalition named Mask Up Manatee will focus to spread public health and COVID-19-related information to residents throughout Manatee County.
CDC warns 2020 could be peak year for polio-like virus that is affecting mostly children
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning for parents and medical officials to be on the lookout for a possible peak in acute flaccid myelitis, a polio-like paralytic illness most often seen in children.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning for parents and medical officials to be on the lookout for a possible peak in acute flaccid myelitis, a polio-like paralytic illness most often seen in children.
Lake Wales suspends school sports indefinitely
The board of trustees for the Lake Wales charter school system voted unanimously Wednesday to cancel school sports until further notice because of COVID-19.
The board of trustees for the Lake Wales charter school system voted unanimously Wednesday to cancel school sports until further notice because of COVID-19.
Judge hears emergency arguments over push to delay Florida schools reopening
With some students set to return to classrooms on Monday, state officials and Florida’s largest teachers union are locked in a legal battle over an order requiring schools to reopen this month amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
With some students set to return to classrooms on Monday, state officials and Florida’s largest teachers union are locked in a legal battle over an order requiring schools to reopen this month amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hillsborough commissioners will take over the county's pandemic response
The Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners voted to end the Emergency Policy Group (EPG). The vote was unanimous Wednesday.
The Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners voted to end the Emergency Policy Group (EPG). The vote was unanimous Wednesday.
NIH seeks COVID-19 patient volunteers to test safety, longevity of synthetic antibody treatment
The trial, titled ACTIV-3, is asking for patients who are currently being treated for the novel coronavirus at select hospitals around the world, according to the NIH.
The trial, titled ACTIV-3, is asking for patients who are currently being treated for the novel coronavirus at select hospitals around the world, according to the NIH.
Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy protection in U.S.
Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic airline is seeking protection from creditors as it tries to survive the pandemic that is slamming air travel.
Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic airline is seeking protection from creditors as it tries to survive the pandemic that is slamming air travel.
'Human lives over profit:' VA nurses in Tampa protest workplace safety hazards
Union members gathered outside James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital on Wednesday, joining one of more than 200 protests nationwide demanding protection for veterans and nursing staff at VA facilities.
Union members gathered outside James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital on Wednesday, joining one of more than 200 protests nationwide demanding protection for veterans and nursing staff at VA facilities.