‘Button Project’ allows children to see the smiling faces behind the masks at children’s hospitals
A new project displays medical staff’s smiling faces on buttons to reassure and comfort children who are visiting hospitals.
A new project displays medical staff’s smiling faces on buttons to reassure and comfort children who are visiting hospitals.
Walmart announces locations, dates of free drive-in movie theaters
Walmart has released the locations across the country where store parking lots will be converted into drive-in movie theaters.
Walmart has released the locations across the country where store parking lots will be converted into drive-in movie theaters.
Fight over face-mask mandate goes to appeals court
A battle about the constitutionality of a Leon County ordinance that requires people to wear face masks to try to curb the spread of COVID-19 is headed to a state appeals court.
A battle about the constitutionality of a Leon County ordinance that requires people to wear face masks to try to curb the spread of COVID-19 is headed to a state appeals court.
Florida adds 5,409 coronavirus cases Wednesday, topping 500,000 total; 225 new deaths reported
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,409 Wednesday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 502,739.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,409 Wednesday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 502,739.
Moderna details coronavirus vaccine pricing as orders roll in
Small COVID-19 vaccine doses could cost $32-$37.
Small COVID-19 vaccine doses could cost $32-$37.
Cruise lines suspend operations until at least Oct. 31 amid COVID-19 pandemic
“This is a difficult decision as we recognize the crushing impact that this pandemic has had on our community and every other industry,” said the Cruise Lines International Association in a statement.
“This is a difficult decision as we recognize the crushing impact that this pandemic has had on our community and every other industry,” said the Cruise Lines International Association in a statement.
Progress slow as urgency grows on virus relief legislation
The latest negotiating session on a coronavirus relief bill has wrapped with modest concessions being made by both sides.
The latest negotiating session on a coronavirus relief bill has wrapped with modest concessions being made by both sides.
Can you get the coronavirus from secondhand smoke?
Being able to smell the smoke might be a sign you’re too close to the smoker.
Being able to smell the smoke might be a sign you’re too close to the smoker.
Every school will have at least 1 case of COVID-19 on first day, doctor says
Tampa General Hospital Dr. Jason Wilson says, statistically speaking, one in every 100 Hillsborough County residents -- including children -- will have COVID-19 on the first day back. How many students are at your child's school?
Tampa General Hospital Dr. Jason Wilson says, statistically speaking, one in every 100 Hillsborough County residents -- including children -- will have COVID-19 on the first day back. How many students are at your child's school?
DeSantis begins policy discussions on reopening nursing homes
Governor Ron DeSantis is offering new hope to families who have not been able to see their loved ones in long-term care for months. The governor held a round table discussion in Jacksonville Tuesday to discuss possibly implementing polices that would allow visits at long-term care facilities.
Governor Ron DeSantis is offering new hope to families who have not been able to see their loved ones in long-term care for months. The governor held a round table discussion in Jacksonville Tuesday to discuss possibly implementing polices that would allow visits at long-term care facilities.
Four new Dengue fever cases reported in Florida Keys, bringing total to 26
Four cases of Dengue fever have recently been confirmed in the Florida Keys, bringing the total number of cases reported this year to 26, health officials said.
Four cases of Dengue fever have recently been confirmed in the Florida Keys, bringing the total number of cases reported this year to 26, health officials said.
Clorox wipes won't be fully stocked in stores until 2021, CEO says
Clorox wipes have been a hot commodity since the pandemic started, leading to a shortage that will likely last for the rest of the 2020.
Clorox wipes have been a hot commodity since the pandemic started, leading to a shortage that will likely last for the rest of the 2020.
'You now have coronavirus': Pinellas County man spits on child in restaurant, police say
A Pinellas County man is facing charges after police said he assaulted a child for wearing a mask at a restaurant.
A Pinellas County man is facing charges after police said he assaulted a child for wearing a mask at a restaurant.
BayCare resuming elective surgeries in Hillsborough County
Starting Monday, BayCare will start elective procedures again in Hillsborough County.
Starting Monday, BayCare will start elective procedures again in Hillsborough County.
Pinellas County COVID-19 nursing home death toll third-highest in state
As Governor Ron DeSantis began talks for a plan to allow some visitors back into nursing homes, Pinellas County is still trying to get outbreaks of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities under control.
As Governor Ron DeSantis began talks for a plan to allow some visitors back into nursing homes, Pinellas County is still trying to get outbreaks of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities under control.
Nebraska restaurant server receives 5-cent tip from customer who wrote ‘get rid of masks’ on receipt
Ali Siverhus posted a photo of a signed receipt she received from a customer she waited on who gave her a 5-cent tip and a note that read “get rid of masks, tips will be bigger.”
Ali Siverhus posted a photo of a signed receipt she received from a customer she waited on who gave her a 5-cent tip and a note that read “get rid of masks, tips will be bigger.”
Deaf association sues White House for not providing ASL interpreter at COVID-19 briefings
The National Association of the Deaf filed a lawsuit on behalf of five deaf Americans requesting that a judge order the White House to provide an ASL interpreter during coronavirus briefings.
The National Association of the Deaf filed a lawsuit on behalf of five deaf Americans requesting that a judge order the White House to provide an ASL interpreter during coronavirus briefings.
Pinellas County teachers may be allowed to take unpaid leave of absence due to COVID-19
Teachers in Pinellas County told the school district it wasn't doing enough to prepare schools for safe reopening this fall.
Teachers in Pinellas County told the school district it wasn't doing enough to prepare schools for safe reopening this fall.
De-escalation class helps workers at Lakeland business deal with customers who don't follow mask rules
Employees at a business in downtown Lakeland are now trained in de-escalation tactics so they can deal with customers who refuse to wear a mask.
Employees at a business in downtown Lakeland are now trained in de-escalation tactics so they can deal with customers who refuse to wear a mask.
Pasco County teachers association to ask court for injunction on order to open schools
A state order says in-person school instruction must begin at the end of the month but more than a dozen teachers rallying outside of the Pasco County School Board offices are telling board members to stop the train before it's too late.
A state order says in-person school instruction must begin at the end of the month but more than a dozen teachers rallying outside of the Pasco County School Board offices are telling board members to stop the train before it's too late.