Plans to reopen Florida colleges' campuses approved
Members of Florida’s Board of Governors agreed Tuesday that the state’s 12 public universities could welcome students and faculty back to campus in the fall after college officials outlined measures and restrictions to prevent the further spread of the new coronavirus.
Members of Florida’s Board of Governors agreed Tuesday that the state’s 12 public universities could welcome students and faculty back to campus in the fall after college officials outlined measures and restrictions to prevent the further spread of the new coronavirus.
Pinellas County School District to get 42,000 laptops for students
A Tampa Bay-area school district wants to make sure students are set for success amid the pandemic.
A Tampa Bay-area school district wants to make sure students are set for success amid the pandemic.
DeSantis: 'No tolerance' for businesses that don’t limit to 50-percent indoor occupancy
A bar near the University of Central Florida has had its state alcoholic beverage license suspended for violating reopening guidelines after 13 employees and at least 28 customers tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
A bar near the University of Central Florida has had its state alcoholic beverage license suspended for violating reopening guidelines after 13 employees and at least 28 customers tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
RNC planning to release convention logistics as COVID-19 cases rise
The Republican National Convention is slated to begin in Jacksonville in just over two months, but the plethora of logistics are yet to be decided upon, as COVID-19 cases rise in Florida.
The Republican National Convention is slated to begin in Jacksonville in just over two months, but the plethora of logistics are yet to be decided upon, as COVID-19 cases rise in Florida.
Appointment required to be tested as Hillsborough County sees surge in COVID-19 cases
The rise in COVID-19 cases has increased the demand for testing in the Tampa Bay area, causing long lines and capacity issues at testing sites.
The rise in COVID-19 cases has increased the demand for testing in the Tampa Bay area, causing long lines and capacity issues at testing sites.
Pinellas County commissioners approve mandatory face mask ordinance
Pinellas County commissioners voted for an ordinance making face masks mandatory in most indoor, public spaces, to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Pinellas County commissioners voted for an ordinance making face masks mandatory in most indoor, public spaces, to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Movement of mobile devices correlates with spread of COVID-19, scientists say
You might not realize it but your cell phone and other mobile devices could be helping government leaders and medical experts plot the next steps in fighting COVID-19.
You might not realize it but your cell phone and other mobile devices could be helping government leaders and medical experts plot the next steps in fighting COVID-19.
Major League Baseball players agree to report to training July 1
Major League Baseball had previously held off formally imposing a 60-game schedule Tuesday on its feuding players while negotiating an operations manual, but was on track to start the season from July 23-26 in empty ballparks.
Major League Baseball had previously held off formally imposing a 60-game schedule Tuesday on its feuding players while negotiating an operations manual, but was on track to start the season from July 23-26 in empty ballparks.
How masks work, and why you should wear one
Experts say as long as a mask prevents droplets from being projected toward others, it’s doing its job. It can be made of paper or cloth. Just keep it clean, and wash your hands before removing your mask and putting it back on.
Experts say as long as a mask prevents droplets from being projected toward others, it’s doing its job. It can be made of paper or cloth. Just keep it clean, and wash your hands before removing your mask and putting it back on.
Hillsborough facemask order unlawful, attorney claims
After a marathon session on Monday, the Hillsborough Emergency Policy Group finally made it official. A mandatory facemask mandate is going into effect. But is the mandate legal?
After a marathon session on Monday, the Hillsborough Emergency Policy Group finally made it official. A mandatory facemask mandate is going into effect. But is the mandate legal?
Manatee County to explore education campaign in lieu of mask order
County-by-county, Bay Area leaders are debating whether mask mandates are necessary to stop the spread of COVID-19.
County-by-county, Bay Area leaders are debating whether mask mandates are necessary to stop the spread of COVID-19.
With senses failing, Florida woman turns to tequila to confirm COVID suspicions
For some, losing taste and smell may be one of the only symptoms you experience after getting COVID-19. One local woman discovered that in an unusual way.
For some, losing taste and smell may be one of the only symptoms you experience after getting COVID-19. One local woman discovered that in an unusual way.
Lakeland food hall adds masks to the menu after city decides not to
A trendy Lakeland eatery, The Joinery, is now requiring customers wear to masks, despite what the city says.
A trendy Lakeland eatery, The Joinery, is now requiring customers wear to masks, despite what the city says.
Pasco County to require masks in businesses, government facilities
Pasco County Administrator Dan Biles issued an executive order Tuesday requiring anyone in the county wear a face covering while indoors at a public business or county government facility, effective immediately.
Pasco County Administrator Dan Biles issued an executive order Tuesday requiring anyone in the county wear a face covering while indoors at a public business or county government facility, effective immediately.
The battle is not over: Rising coronavirus infections seen worldwide
The World Health Organization says the pandemic is still in its ascendancy.
The World Health Organization says the pandemic is still in its ascendancy.
Superintendent: Next school year, e-learning will remain an option for Hillsborough County students
Parents in Hillsborough County have a better idea of the school district's reopening plan for the upcoming school year after Superintendent Addison Davis provided his recommendations for different scenarios, based on the spread of the coronavirus.
Parents in Hillsborough County have a better idea of the school district's reopening plan for the upcoming school year after Superintendent Addison Davis provided his recommendations for different scenarios, based on the spread of the coronavirus.
Over 3,200 new coronavirus cases in Florida reported Tuesday; 64 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,289 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 103,506.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,289 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 103,506.
Study uncovers link between blood type and coronavirus susceptibility
Doctors say there is mounting evidence of a link between a certain blood type and the severity of the novel coronavirus.
Doctors say there is mounting evidence of a link between a certain blood type and the severity of the novel coronavirus.
Disney World workers petition to delay reopening of parks
The theme parks are set to begin reopening July 11.
The theme parks are set to begin reopening July 11.
Restaurant owner leads the call for mask ordinance in Manatee County
At Minnie's Beach Cafe, Kathy Smart has been serving up home-cooked meals for more than 20 years, but she's starting to worry about employees and customers exposing each other to COVID-19
At Minnie's Beach Cafe, Kathy Smart has been serving up home-cooked meals for more than 20 years, but she's starting to worry about employees and customers exposing each other to COVID-19