FDA hand sanitizer recall widens as coronavirus boosts usage
More than five dozen of the cleaning products have tested positive for methanol, the FDA says.
More than five dozen of the cleaning products have tested positive for methanol, the FDA says.
Hillsborough commissioners move closer to taking over pandemic response from EPG
The Hillsborough County Commission voted Wednesday to begin the process of retaking most of the power that had been delegated to the county’s Emergency Policy Group, leaving the EPG intact only for hurricane-related emergencies.
The Hillsborough County Commission voted Wednesday to begin the process of retaking most of the power that had been delegated to the county’s Emergency Policy Group, leaving the EPG intact only for hurricane-related emergencies.
USF's top doctor offers inside look at COVID-19 testing site manned by volunteers
Dr. Charles Lockwood, senior vice president of USF Health, has performed hundreds of COVID-19 tests at Hillsborough County sites -- all on his own time.
Dr. Charles Lockwood, senior vice president of USF Health, has performed hundreds of COVID-19 tests at Hillsborough County sites -- all on his own time.
Kohl’s to require customers to wear face coverings beginning July 20
Kohl’s says they consider health and safety a top priority — and they have a number of measures in place to prioritize the health and safety of customers and associates.
Kohl’s says they consider health and safety a top priority — and they have a number of measures in place to prioritize the health and safety of customers and associates.
After contracting COVID-19 on cruise ship, Manatee County man encourages plasma donation
Michael Richker wondered if he had COVID-19 after getting stuck alongside infected passengers on the Zaandam cruise ship.
Michael Richker wondered if he had COVID-19 after getting stuck alongside infected passengers on the Zaandam cruise ship.
State education leaders try to assure teachers and parents ahead of return-to-school
Three school districts here in the Bay Area are trying to buy some time, pushing back the school year to get better prepared for all of the COVID-19 changes. Meanwhile, the state Board of Education and Gov. Ron DeSantis are meeting in Hillsborough County to discuss the reopening plan.
Three school districts here in the Bay Area are trying to buy some time, pushing back the school year to get better prepared for all of the COVID-19 changes. Meanwhile, the state Board of Education and Gov. Ron DeSantis are meeting in Hillsborough County to discuss the reopening plan.
Board of Education presses commissioner over school-reopening confusion
More than a week after Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran ordered schools to reopen in August, members of the State Board of Education on Wednesday said his order has sparked confusion, fear and angst.
More than a week after Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran ordered schools to reopen in August, members of the State Board of Education on Wednesday said his order has sparked confusion, fear and angst.
Widespread wearing of masks could get COVID-19 under control within 4-8 weeks, CDC director says
“I think the data is clearly there, that masking works — whether it’s a face covering, whether it’s a simple surgical mask,” CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said.
“I think the data is clearly there, that masking works — whether it’s a face covering, whether it’s a simple surgical mask,” CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said.
'Welcome to Florida:' Pandemic makes it even harder to beat the heat
Finding fun things to do this year has been very difficult with all of the COVID-19 restrictions. Now we are dealing with the added challenge of beating the Florida heat.
Finding fun things to do this year has been very difficult with all of the COVID-19 restrictions. Now we are dealing with the added challenge of beating the Florida heat.
Interactive map shows risk of encountering COVID-19 at events of different sizes across the country
In Maricopa County, Arizona, an event with just 10 people on July 15 showed a 57% chance of encountering someone being actively infected with COVID-19.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, an event with just 10 people on July 15 showed a 57% chance of encountering someone being actively infected with COVID-19.
Oklahoma's governor says he has tested positive for COVID-19
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is isolating at home.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is isolating at home.
Bradenton orders businesses to post signs encouraging mask usage
Beginning Friday, Bradenton businesses will be required to post signs recommending that customers wear masks in public.
Beginning Friday, Bradenton businesses will be required to post signs recommending that customers wear masks in public.
Walmart, Sam's Club to require customers to wear masks in all its stores
Walmart will require customers to wear face coverings at all of its namesake and Sam's Club stores, making it the largest retailer to introduce such a policy that has otherwise proven difficult to enforce without state and federal requirements.
Walmart will require customers to wear face coverings at all of its namesake and Sam's Club stores, making it the largest retailer to introduce such a policy that has otherwise proven difficult to enforce without state and federal requirements.
Florida adds 10,000 coronavirus cases as total tops 300,000; 112 new deaths reported
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,181 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 301,810.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,181 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 301,810.
Most PPP recipients expect to run out of money by August, study finds
A majority of small businesses that tapped the taxpayer-funded Paycheck Protection Program expect to run out of money by the first week of August, according to a Goldman Sachs survey released Tuesday.
A majority of small businesses that tapped the taxpayer-funded Paycheck Protection Program expect to run out of money by the first week of August, according to a Goldman Sachs survey released Tuesday.
Broward County superintendent pushes for full online classes if coronavirus cases don't decline
Officials in Broward County, Florida are not optimistic that coronavirus cases will decline low enough to reopen schools at the start of the semester and will have 100 percent online classes if the numbers don't improve soon.
Officials in Broward County, Florida are not optimistic that coronavirus cases will decline low enough to reopen schools at the start of the semester and will have 100 percent online classes if the numbers don't improve soon.
Moving Jacksonville's Republican convention to outdoor venue ‘a very real possibility’: official
As Florida deals with a surge of new coronavirus cases, President Trump and GOP officials appear to be nearing a decision to possibly move the celebratory parts of the Republican National Convention next month in Jacksonville from the planned indoor area to nearby outdoor venues.
As Florida deals with a surge of new coronavirus cases, President Trump and GOP officials appear to be nearing a decision to possibly move the celebratory parts of the Republican National Convention next month in Jacksonville from the planned indoor area to nearby outdoor venues.
Junk mail? Tens of thousands may have mistakenly thrown away stimulus payments
Despite warnings issued by the federal government, tens of thousands of individuals may have inadvertently thrown out their $1,200 stimulus payments.
Despite warnings issued by the federal government, tens of thousands of individuals may have inadvertently thrown out their $1,200 stimulus payments.
AdventHealth rolls out online ER reservation system
Limiting in-person contact is a priority for hospitals and a Tampa Bay healthcare system is taking it to new heights with online reservations for the emergency room.
Limiting in-person contact is a priority for hospitals and a Tampa Bay healthcare system is taking it to new heights with online reservations for the emergency room.
Researchers see fewer travelers to densely-populated areas over July 4th weekend
Leading up to the Fourth of July weekend, there was plenty of concern about the potential for travel and large gatherings to cause COVID-19 to spread. A group of data scientists has been studying people's movement since the pandemic began to see how it relates to the spread of the virus.
Leading up to the Fourth of July weekend, there was plenty of concern about the potential for travel and large gatherings to cause COVID-19 to spread. A group of data scientists has been studying people's movement since the pandemic began to see how it relates to the spread of the virus.