Family Dollar, Dollar Tree will no longer require face masks at all stores
No reason has been given why the change was made.
No reason has been given why the change was made.
Florida brewers beg governor for help to allow customers back
Tuesday, hundreds of breweries and their supporters posted a letter to the governor on social media, urging the state to work with them and to allow them to open for on-site consumption.
Tuesday, hundreds of breweries and their supporters posted a letter to the governor on social media, urging the state to work with them and to allow them to open for on-site consumption.
Pasco County school leaders vote to delay first day of school to August 24
The Pasco County School Board voted Tuesday to delay the first day of school to August 24.
The Pasco County School Board voted Tuesday to delay the first day of school to August 24.
Governor points to hospital data as deaths from COVID-19 increase
During a press conference Tuesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis acknowledged Floridians are in pain.
During a press conference Tuesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis acknowledged Floridians are in pain.
'They have an impact': Trump urges Americans to wear masks during coronavirus briefing
President Donald Trump sought to paint a rosier picture of the coronavirus on Tuesday but conceded the pandemic is likely to “get worse before it gets better.”
President Donald Trump sought to paint a rosier picture of the coronavirus on Tuesday but conceded the pandemic is likely to “get worse before it gets better.”
Pinellas County schools superintendent recommends delaying fall start date
The superintendent of Pinellas County Schools, Dr. Michael Grego will recommend the district push the first day of school back to August 24.
The superintendent of Pinellas County Schools, Dr. Michael Grego will recommend the district push the first day of school back to August 24.
Despite advisor's suggestions, high school sports in Florida cleared to start
The meeting began with an update from Mayo Clinic's Dr. Jennifer Maynard, who was part of the board’s Sports Medicine Advisory Committee. Dr. Maynard presented three key recommendations from the committee, all of which the board declined to adopt as policy.
The meeting began with an update from Mayo Clinic's Dr. Jennifer Maynard, who was part of the board’s Sports Medicine Advisory Committee. Dr. Maynard presented three key recommendations from the committee, all of which the board declined to adopt as policy.
Pro leagues taking different paths toward a return to play
Pro teams have different plans, but all share a common goal of protecting their players and entertaining fans safely.
Pro teams have different plans, but all share a common goal of protecting their players and entertaining fans safely.
COVID-19 infection rates in many areas likely 10 times higher than official case counts, CDC study finds
In Connecticut, infection rates were found to be at least six times higher than reported cases. In Missouri, rates were likely 24 times higher.
In Connecticut, infection rates were found to be at least six times higher than reported cases. In Missouri, rates were likely 24 times higher.
Remote jobs during coronavirus hiring for six-figure salaries now
Remote job roles in engineering, communications and marketing are hiring at these companies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remote job roles in engineering, communications and marketing are hiring at these companies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over 9,000 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Tuesday; 134 more deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,440 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 369,834.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,440 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 369,834.
Florida to investigate alleged COVID test result mix-ups
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is asking people to come forward who have received wrong test results, so the State can investigate what went wrong.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is asking people to come forward who have received wrong test results, so the State can investigate what went wrong.
Florida teachers file lawsuit to block reopening of public schools
Florida teachers sued Monday to block what they call the “reckless and unsafe reopening” of public school campuses for face-to-face instruction.
Florida teachers sued Monday to block what they call the “reckless and unsafe reopening” of public school campuses for face-to-face instruction.
Publix begins requiring face coverings in all stores
Starting Tuesday, Publix customers will be required to wear face masks in all grocery stores.
Starting Tuesday, Publix customers will be required to wear face masks in all grocery stores.
Coronavirus delays nation’s oldest fishing rodeo; no new date set
Organizers of what’s billed as the nation’s oldest fishing tournament say COVID-19 pandemic restrictions mean the contest won’t be held this month but they hope to reschedule.
Organizers of what’s billed as the nation’s oldest fishing tournament say COVID-19 pandemic restrictions mean the contest won’t be held this month but they hope to reschedule.
RNC planning moving forward after sheriff's warning, organizers say
Planning continues for the Republican National Convention next month in Jacksonville, the host committee announced late Monday after the local sheriff warned the city isn’t ready for even a scaled-down event.
Planning continues for the Republican National Convention next month in Jacksonville, the host committee announced late Monday after the local sheriff warned the city isn’t ready for even a scaled-down event.
Coronavirus prompts Country Time to offer lemonade stand stimulus checks for kids
The powdered beverage company Country Time is issuing stimulus checks to children who have had to shutter their summertime lemonade stands due to the current coronavirus pandemic.
The powdered beverage company Country Time is issuing stimulus checks to children who have had to shutter their summertime lemonade stands due to the current coronavirus pandemic.
Bahamas closing its borders to US travelers
The Bahamas is closing its borders to travelers from the United States, beginning this Wednesday.
The Bahamas is closing its borders to travelers from the United States, beginning this Wednesday.
Hillsborough school administrators discuss class quarantines, temperature checks during virtual town hall
For the first time since the reopening plan was released, parents and teachers got the chance to question administrators about what’s in store for Hillsborough County schools as they reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
For the first time since the reopening plan was released, parents and teachers got the chance to question administrators about what’s in store for Hillsborough County schools as they reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Winn-Dixie changes course on masks; calls on state, federal governments to adopt consistent rules
Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Winn-Dixie has reversed course on its previous decision not to require masks to be worn inside its stores.
Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Winn-Dixie has reversed course on its previous decision not to require masks to be worn inside its stores.