173 new coronavirus deaths reported Thursday in Florida's largest daily increase; over 10,000 cases added
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,249 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 389,868.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,249 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 389,868.
Why are coins hard to find during the pandemic?
The Federal Reserve has seen a significant decline of coins in circulation because people are not spending them as regularly at businesses, many of which are either temporarily closed or not accepting cash.
The Federal Reserve has seen a significant decline of coins in circulation because people are not spending them as regularly at businesses, many of which are either temporarily closed or not accepting cash.
Michigan convent sees 13 nuns die of coronavirus: 'It was very frightening'
The nuns, ages 69 to 99, included teachers, an author and a secretary in the Vatican Secretariat of State.
The nuns, ages 69 to 99, included teachers, an author and a secretary in the Vatican Secretariat of State.
Key West announces mask exemptions for couples getting married in the city
With already one of the strictest mask requirements in Florida, Key West officials announced some additional exceptions for those tying the knot in the city.
With already one of the strictest mask requirements in Florida, Key West officials announced some additional exceptions for those tying the knot in the city.
Administrators explore ways to be flexible while reopening schools during a pandemic
As the COVID-19 numbers continue to fluctuate, Governor Ron DeSantis addressed some of the concerns Wednesday that parents and teachers have about the new school year.
As the COVID-19 numbers continue to fluctuate, Governor Ron DeSantis addressed some of the concerns Wednesday that parents and teachers have about the new school year.
Temporary closures become permanent for many Bay Area businesses as COVID-19 cases rise
Over the last four months, more than 1,200 businesses in the Tampa Bay area have had to close down, at least for a little while. But new data shows that temporary shutdowns are increasingly becoming permanent and local companies are concerned.
Over the last four months, more than 1,200 businesses in the Tampa Bay area have had to close down, at least for a little while. But new data shows that temporary shutdowns are increasingly becoming permanent and local companies are concerned.
Renting? Federal eviction relief expires July 24 as Congress debates extension — here’s what you need to know
A federal eviction moratorium is set to expire Friday, which puts many Americans at risk of facing eviction or losing their home.
A federal eviction moratorium is set to expire Friday, which puts many Americans at risk of facing eviction or losing their home.
'Things will get better,' governor says, insisting schools should reopen amid pandemic
In an address to the state amid widespread controversy about reopening schools, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday offered a softer message focused on giving families and teachers the choice to return to classrooms in August as COVID-19 cases continue to surge.
In an address to the state amid widespread controversy about reopening schools, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday offered a softer message focused on giving families and teachers the choice to return to classrooms in August as COVID-19 cases continue to surge.
Princess cancels more cruises amid coronavirus pandemic
Princess Cruises is extending the suspension of several of its cruises in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Wednesday.
Princess Cruises is extending the suspension of several of its cruises in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Wednesday.
First COVID-19, now mosquitoes: Bracing for bug-borne ills
As the coronavirus pandemic subsides for now in the hard-hit Northeast, public health officials in the region are bracing for an outbreak of another mysterious virus: eastern equine encephalitis.
As the coronavirus pandemic subsides for now in the hard-hit Northeast, public health officials in the region are bracing for an outbreak of another mysterious virus: eastern equine encephalitis.
Citrus County School Board votes to delay first day of school to August 20
The number of school districts in the Tampa Bay region that have moved to delay the start of the school year continues to grow.
The number of school districts in the Tampa Bay region that have moved to delay the start of the school year continues to grow.
Poll: Very few Americans back full school reopening amid COVID-19 pandemic
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Virus concerns nudge some teachers toward classroom exits
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
FEMA official says US ready to tackle both COVID-19 pandemic and potential disaster
FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor testified about the country’s ability to obtain critical PPE and other supplies to help in the fight against COVID-19.
FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor testified about the country’s ability to obtain critical PPE and other supplies to help in the fight against COVID-19.
Major airlines call for COVID-19 testing to restore US-Europe travel
The CEOs of United, American Airlines, IAG and Lufthansa Group are calling for a joint COVID-19 testing program from the U.S. and the European Union.
The CEOs of United, American Airlines, IAG and Lufthansa Group are calling for a joint COVID-19 testing program from the U.S. and the European Union.
US secures 100 million doses of Pfizer, BioNTech experimental coronavirus vaccine
The U.S. government has reached a $1.95 billion deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 100 million doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine once it obtains Food and Drug Administration approval.
The U.S. government has reached a $1.95 billion deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 100 million doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine once it obtains Food and Drug Administration approval.
Over 9,700 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 139 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,785 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 379,619.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,785 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 379,619.
Children may be more likely to contract, spread COVID-19 than previously thought
In the heated debate over reopening schools, many are still unsure if, and to what degree, children can spread COVID-19 to each other, their teachers, or their families.
In the heated debate over reopening schools, many are still unsure if, and to what degree, children can spread COVID-19 to each other, their teachers, or their families.
Floating cinema equipped with social distancing boats coming to Orlando
The cinema will be made up of 12 to 24 mini boats, which hold up to eight people per boat.
The cinema will be made up of 12 to 24 mini boats, which hold up to eight people per boat.
Experts say coronavirus will cause slowdown in Florida’s population growth
Florida is still going to be gaining residents over the next several years, but that growth will slow down because of the new coronavirus, according to population estimates released by state demographers this month.
Florida is still going to be gaining residents over the next several years, but that growth will slow down because of the new coronavirus, according to population estimates released by state demographers this month.