Polk mom writes book to help kids cope with COVID-19
Lyndsay Gendreau, a fourth-grade teacher, wrote a self-published book to ease her 3-year-old son’s fears and confusion over COVID-19.
Lyndsay Gendreau, a fourth-grade teacher, wrote a self-published book to ease her 3-year-old son’s fears and confusion over COVID-19.
Lakeland city commissioners extend mask mandate into September
City leaders in Lakeland voted Monday to extend their mandatory indoor mask resolution, which was set to expire at 5 p.m.
City leaders in Lakeland voted Monday to extend their mandatory indoor mask resolution, which was set to expire at 5 p.m.
Manatee County teachers return to changed campuses
Manatee County teachers went back to school today. They'll spend the next two weeks preparing their classrooms for the return of students.
Manatee County teachers went back to school today. They'll spend the next two weeks preparing their classrooms for the return of students.
Five test positive for COVID-19 after attending Florida sheriffs meeting
Five people who attended a Florida Sheriffs Association meeting last week have tested positive for COVID-19, and top state elected officials who appeared at the meeting have received a warning about their potential exposure to the virus.
Five people who attended a Florida Sheriffs Association meeting last week have tested positive for COVID-19, and top state elected officials who appeared at the meeting have received a warning about their potential exposure to the virus.
CEOs warn Congress of 'catastrophic' pandemic impact on small businesses without more federal aid
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.
The other outbreak: False and misleading COVID-19 claims
U.S. officials say the Russian government is ramping up a campaign to spread false information about the coronavirus. And we’re already seeing a lot of misleading claims from other sources.
U.S. officials say the Russian government is ramping up a campaign to spread false information about the coronavirus. And we’re already seeing a lot of misleading claims from other sources.
Florida reports 4,752 new coronavirus cases Monday; 73 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,752 Monday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 491,884.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,752 Monday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 491,884.
Lord & Taylor seeks bankruptcy protection
Lord & Taylor, America's oldest retailer, is seeking bankruptcy protection, as is the owner of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank, lengthening the list of major retail chains that have faltered in the pandemic.
Lord & Taylor, America's oldest retailer, is seeking bankruptcy protection, as is the owner of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank, lengthening the list of major retail chains that have faltered in the pandemic.
Delta flight turns around after 2 passengers refuse to wear coronavirus masks
The flight was departing from Detroit to Atlanta.
The flight was departing from Detroit to Atlanta.
Parents struggle as schools reopen amid coronavirus surge
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
Airbnb cracks down on NJ ‘party houses’ after 700-person bash violates coronavirus restrictions
Airbnb has suspended or removed 35 listings in New Jersey for “irresponsible behavior” following numerous complaints of house parties in violation of state coronavirus restrictions.
Airbnb has suspended or removed 35 listings in New Jersey for “irresponsible behavior” following numerous complaints of house parties in violation of state coronavirus restrictions.
Another round of stimulus checks likely
The unemployment rate in Florida is 10%, three times greater than the rate before the pandemic began, and many families will struggle to make ends meet with the government's $600 in extra unemployment benefits expiring, according to economists.
The unemployment rate in Florida is 10%, three times greater than the rate before the pandemic began, and many families will struggle to make ends meet with the government's $600 in extra unemployment benefits expiring, according to economists.
More than 7,000 new cases of COVID-19 reported Sunday; 62 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 7,104 since Saturday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 487,132.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 7,104 since Saturday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 487,132.
Annual Sturgis rally expecting 250K, stirring virus concerns
Though only about half the usual number of people are expected at this year's event, residents were split as the city weighed its options. Many worried that the rally would cause an unmanageable outbreak of COVID-19.
Though only about half the usual number of people are expected at this year's event, residents were split as the city weighed its options. Many worried that the rally would cause an unmanageable outbreak of COVID-19.
Debate begins for who's first in line for COVID-19 vaccine
Traditionally, first in line for a scarce vaccine are health workers and the people most vulnerable to the targeted infection. But one doctor tossed new ideas into the mix: Consider geography and give priority to people where an outbreak is hitting hardest.
Traditionally, first in line for a scarce vaccine are health workers and the people most vulnerable to the targeted infection. But one doctor tossed new ideas into the mix: Consider geography and give priority to people where an outbreak is hitting hardest.
Health officials link US salmonella outbreak to red onions
The supplier told the FDA that it will be recalling all varieties of onions that could have come in contact with potentially contaminated red onions because of the risk of cross-contamination.
The supplier told the FDA that it will be recalling all varieties of onions that could have come in contact with potentially contaminated red onions because of the risk of cross-contamination.
Florida's COVID-19 cases top 480,000 in Saturday's report; 179 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,642 since Friday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 480,028.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,642 since Friday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 480,028.
Man loses nearly 200 pounds in less than a year to ride new roller coaster
Jared Ream attributes his successful weight loss to focusing on a tangible goal.
Jared Ream attributes his successful weight loss to focusing on a tangible goal.
Virus hits state prisons chief, top aide
As COVID-19 spreads throughout the state’s prison system, Florida Department of Corrections Secretary Mark Inch and one of his top lieutenants have tested positive for the virus, the state agency announced late Friday night.
As COVID-19 spreads throughout the state’s prison system, Florida Department of Corrections Secretary Mark Inch and one of his top lieutenants have tested positive for the virus, the state agency announced late Friday night.
Landlords lay off staff, run late on mortgage payments after months without rental income
Many landlords are cringing after Florida’s governor again extended the moratorium on evictions and foreclosures.
Many landlords are cringing after Florida’s governor again extended the moratorium on evictions and foreclosures.