Additional $600 a week in jobless benefits about to expire
The additional $600 a week in jobless benefits that became available to those collecting unemployment amid the coronavirus pandemic is slated to expire at the end of the month.
The additional $600 a week in jobless benefits that became available to those collecting unemployment amid the coronavirus pandemic is slated to expire at the end of the month.
Tuesday's 132 new Florida coronavirus deaths is daily record; over 9,000 new cases reported
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,194 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 291,629.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,194 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 291,629.
'Isolation can kill': Florida woman gets job washing dishes at nursing home to be close to husband
A woman in Florida took a part-time dishwashing job at her husband's assisted living facility to be able to see him amid COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
A woman in Florida took a part-time dishwashing job at her husband's assisted living facility to be able to see him amid COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Masks for kids? Schools confront the politics of reopening
Schools and educators across the U.S. have landed in the middle of an increasingly politicized debate over how best to reopen schools this fall.
Schools and educators across the U.S. have landed in the middle of an increasingly politicized debate over how best to reopen schools this fall.
Judge rules women can get abortion pill without doctor visits
A federal judge agreed Monday to suspend a rule that requires women during the COVID-19 pandemic to visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to obtain an abortion pill.
A federal judge agreed Monday to suspend a rule that requires women during the COVID-19 pandemic to visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to obtain an abortion pill.
Slow test results hinder ability to stop spread of COVID-19, DeSantis says
One day after Florida hit a grim milestone, setting a record for the daily number of new COVID-19 cases, there were more lines at testing sites.
One day after Florida hit a grim milestone, setting a record for the daily number of new COVID-19 cases, there were more lines at testing sites.
Median age of COVID-19 cases slowly rising
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis implemented the first phase of his plan to reopen the state back on May 4. Since then, he urged young people not to ignore the guidelines.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis implemented the first phase of his plan to reopen the state back on May 4. Since then, he urged young people not to ignore the guidelines.
Winter Haven leaders unanimously approve mask ordinance; rules begin 5 p.m. Tuesday
City commissioners in Winter Haven voted unanimously Monday to approve an ordinance requiring face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
City commissioners in Winter Haven voted unanimously Monday to approve an ordinance requiring face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Behind the numbers: What does Florida's record-number of COVID-19 cases really mean?
Florida reported more than 12,000 new cases of COVID-19 in the latest daily report, and that followed the 15,000 cases on Sunday that broke the national record for a one-day total. But there are some encouraging trends in the data that suggest the state could be bending the curve.
Florida reported more than 12,000 new cases of COVID-19 in the latest daily report, and that followed the 15,000 cases on Sunday that broke the national record for a one-day total. But there are some encouraging trends in the data that suggest the state could be bending the curve.
Protester yells 'shame on you' at DeSantis during COVID-19 press conference
A protester interrupted Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s coronavirus update on Monday, July 13.
A protester interrupted Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s coronavirus update on Monday, July 13.
Refrigerated trucks requested in Arizona, Texas as morgues reach capacity amid COVID-19 surge
With COVID-19 cases surging in many states across the U.S., Texas and Arizona have requested refrigerated trucks in several counties that have nearly reached their morgue capacity.
With COVID-19 cases surging in many states across the U.S., Texas and Arizona have requested refrigerated trucks in several counties that have nearly reached their morgue capacity.
BayCare pausing some non-urgent surgeries in Hillsborough, Polk counties
BayCare Health System says it will reduce the number of non-urgent surgeries it performs to free up space for severely ill COVID-19 patients.
BayCare Health System says it will reduce the number of non-urgent surgeries it performs to free up space for severely ill COVID-19 patients.
Face coverings required everywhere in Key West, including outside, regardless of social distancing
Masks are now mandatory everywhere in Key West regardless of the ability to social distance. The only exception is inside a residence.
Masks are now mandatory everywhere in Key West regardless of the ability to social distance. The only exception is inside a residence.
Time to make masks mandatory? It's not just a US debate
Whether to make masks mandatory isn't just a matter of debate in the United States, where infection rates are still climbing fast.
Whether to make masks mandatory isn't just a matter of debate in the United States, where infection rates are still climbing fast.
Sarasota Military Academy students participate in voluntary school contact tracing program
Through its Operation Outbreak, Sarasota Military Academy students have proven they have the tools to face COVID-19.
Through its Operation Outbreak, Sarasota Military Academy students have proven they have the tools to face COVID-19.
St. Pete businesses surprised by facemask violation notices
The city of St. Pete is taking its mask ordinance seriously, following through on a promise to fine businesses where employees are not wearing masks. But some businesses are expressing frustration as to how it’s being enforced.
The city of St. Pete is taking its mask ordinance seriously, following through on a promise to fine businesses where employees are not wearing masks. But some businesses are expressing frustration as to how it’s being enforced.
US pediatricians walk back support for in-person schooling as WHO warns against politicization
The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a joint statement that science must guide decisions on reopening in the fall after the White House cited its earlier guidance.
The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a joint statement that science must guide decisions on reopening in the fall after the White House cited its earlier guidance.
Virtual shows help local musicians survive COVID closures
Four months of being shut down is taking its toll on Florida bars. Owners, servers and bartenders are all feeling the economic pinch. Musicians who play in those bars are suffering too.
Four months of being shut down is taking its toll on Florida bars. Owners, servers and bartenders are all feeling the economic pinch. Musicians who play in those bars are suffering too.
Squirrel tests positive for bubonic plague in Colorado
According to health officials, the squirrel is the first case of plague in The Town of Morrison, Jefferson County, which is about 17 miles southwest of Denver.
According to health officials, the squirrel is the first case of plague in The Town of Morrison, Jefferson County, which is about 17 miles southwest of Denver.
Ohio man dies of COVID-19 after sharing anti-mask posts on social media, slamming virus ‘hype’
An Ohio man who shared anti-mask posts on social media contracted the virus and reportedly died three days later.
An Ohio man who shared anti-mask posts on social media contracted the virus and reportedly died three days later.