President Trump arrives in Tampa, holds COVID-19 roundtable in Bellair

President Trump took an optimistic tone during a roundtable discussion on coronavirus in Pinellas County, despite a recent surge in the number of deaths reported by state health officials.

Rent's due, again: Monthly anxieties deepen as aid falls off

The coronavirus pandemic is entering a new month, meaning Americans struggling amid the economic fallout once again have to worry about paying their rent.

Fauci optimistic COVID-19 vaccine will be widely available

Dr. Anthony Fauci has told lawmakers that once a coronavirus vaccine is approved as safe and effective, Americans should have widespread access within a reasonable time.

Florida begins talks about reopening bars, breweries with owners

The state’s top business regulator will start holding talks Friday afternoon about reopening bars amid the coronavirus pandemic, with additional meetings being planned around Hurricane Isaias.

Bryan Cranston recovers from COVID-19, donates plasma

Actor Bryan Cranston says he contracted and recovered from COVID-19 and has donated his plasma because it contains antibodies.

Florida's COVID-19 cases top 470,000 in Friday's report; 257 new deaths set another single-day record

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,007 since Thursday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 470,386.

McDonald's CEO says law enforcement may be called on customers who refuse to wear masks

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski recently spoke about recent decisions the company has made amid the coronavirus pandemic. He specifically suggested that law enforcement may be called during situations when a customer won’t wear a mask.

Some state-run testing sites will remain open as Isaias' track shifts east

As Florida gets a clearer picture of where Hurricane Isaias is headed, some Bay Area counties have decided not to close state-run testing sites.

Doctor walking to baseball stadiums to raise awareness

Give Dr. Dave Mayer a pass for wearing a Cubs jersey to Tropicana Field, but only because he arrived for a good cause.

Healing while Black: Virtual summit aims to address mental well-being for people of color

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month - a time when the spotlight focuses on historically underserved groups. Bay Area counselors told FOX 13 talking about mental health is crucial to healing.

Fauci suggests goggles, eye shield for better protection against coronavirus

Fauci recommended goggles in addition to a face mask for those who want “perfect protection” from the COVID-19, but admitted it’s not “universally recommended.”

DeSantis extends eviction, foreclosure moratorium to Sept. 1

Governor Ron DeSantis announced the state will extend its moratorium on evictions through September 1. It was set to expire Saturday, August 1.

Hillsborough County closing COVID-19 test sites due to potential tropical weather

A day after the state announced its testing sites will be closing Friday due to the potential for inclement weather, Hillsborough County made a similar move.  

Trump says second stimulus checks could be 'way higher' than $1,200

President Trump suggested this week the next coronavirus relief package could include a direct cash payment for American families that's potentially higher than $1,200.