Apple re-closes some stores, raising economic concerns
Seven of the Apple stores that are closing again are in Arizona.
Seven of the Apple stores that are closing again are in Arizona.
Navy upholds firing of carrier captain in coronavirus outbreak
The official said the Navy also extended the blame for the ship's pandemic crisis, delaying the promotion of the one-star admiral who was also onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt — concluding that both men made serious errors in judgment.
The official said the Navy also extended the blame for the ship's pandemic crisis, delaying the promotion of the one-star admiral who was also onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt — concluding that both men made serious errors in judgment.
Tampa Bay Lightning players, staff test positive for COVID-19
The Tampa Bay Lightning said Friday that three players an "additional staff members" tested positive for COVID-19.
The Tampa Bay Lightning said Friday that three players an "additional staff members" tested positive for COVID-19.
Over 3,800 new coronavirus cases in reported in Florida; yet another record increase
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,822 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 89,748.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,822 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 89,748.
Mask requirements go into effect for St. Pete, Tampa on Friday
Masks will no longer be merely a recommendation for those in the cities of St. Petersburg and Tampa. The orders within each city are slightly different, but both take effect at 5 p.m. Friday.
Masks will no longer be merely a recommendation for those in the cities of St. Petersburg and Tampa. The orders within each city are slightly different, but both take effect at 5 p.m. Friday.
AMC Theaters reverses course on masks after backlash
AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron said Friday that its theaters will require patrons to wear masks upon reopening.
AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron said Friday that its theaters will require patrons to wear masks upon reopening.
Florida unemployment rate jumps to 14.5 percent
Florida’s tourism-reliant economy saw its unemployment rate go up to 14.5 percent in May, even while businesses started reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Florida’s tourism-reliant economy saw its unemployment rate go up to 14.5 percent in May, even while businesses started reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Phillies close Clearwater spring training facility after players, staffers test positive for COVID-19
The Philadelphia Phillies are closing their spring training facilities in Clearwater after several players and staff tested positive for COVID-19.
The Philadelphia Phillies are closing their spring training facilities in Clearwater after several players and staff tested positive for COVID-19.
Combination of healthy lifestyle traits may reduce Alzheimer’s risk by 60%, study finds
The behaviors include physical activity, not smoking, light-to-moderate alcohol consumption, a high-quality diet and cognitive activities.
The behaviors include physical activity, not smoking, light-to-moderate alcohol consumption, a high-quality diet and cognitive activities.
55 Tampa General Hospital staff members have tested positive since March
Tampa General Hospital said while there has been a spike in COVID-19 patients at its hospital, there still is room to care for more.
Tampa General Hospital said while there has been a spike in COVID-19 patients at its hospital, there still is room to care for more.
Assistant Bucs coach tests positive for COVID-19; two others quarantined
One of the assistant coaches for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has tested positive for COVID-19, according to ESPN. Two other Buccaneers assistant coaches are being quarantined.
One of the assistant coaches for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has tested positive for COVID-19, according to ESPN. Two other Buccaneers assistant coaches are being quarantined.
Cuomo considering quarantine for Florida visitors
Governor Andrew Cuomo is considering imposing a quarantine on people traveling to New York from Florida as a result of soaring COVID-19 cases in the Sunshine State.
Governor Andrew Cuomo is considering imposing a quarantine on people traveling to New York from Florida as a result of soaring COVID-19 cases in the Sunshine State.
Pasco school officials announce three-option plan for reopening schools in the fall
Parents in Pasco County will have options when it comes to their children returning to school in the fall semester.
Parents in Pasco County will have options when it comes to their children returning to school in the fall semester.
'Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party' canceled amid coronavirus concerns, Disney says
They also announced that Disney H2O Glow Nights, a nighttime event at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon, will also not take place for the remainder of 2020.
They also announced that Disney H2O Glow Nights, a nighttime event at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon, will also not take place for the remainder of 2020.
Florida's increase in COVID-19 cases is due to 'more virus,' not increased testing, doctor says
Pediatric infectious disease physician at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Dr. Juan Dumois said "the increased numbers now because there’s more virus going around," not because of an increase in testing.
Pediatric infectious disease physician at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Dr. Juan Dumois said "the increased numbers now because there’s more virus going around," not because of an increase in testing.
Mayor issues mask order for city of Tampa; county to consider similar order next week
With coronavirus cases spiking, Hillsborough County’s emergency planners will join their counterparts across the bay in considering an order to make face-coverings mandatory in some situations. But Tampa mayor Jane Castor has opted not to wait.
With coronavirus cases spiking, Hillsborough County’s emergency planners will join their counterparts across the bay in considering an order to make face-coverings mandatory in some situations. But Tampa mayor Jane Castor has opted not to wait.
Pinellas County commissioners to draft mask ordinance; revisit next week
As the Tampa Bay area continues to see an "exponential" growth in the number of COVID-19 cases, Pinellas County commissioners said face coverings could become a requirement, but they need to finalize the details.
As the Tampa Bay area continues to see an "exponential" growth in the number of COVID-19 cases, Pinellas County commissioners said face coverings could become a requirement, but they need to finalize the details.
US mortgage rates fall; 30-year at all-time low of 3.13%
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week as the benchmark 30-year home loan reached a new all-time low.
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week as the benchmark 30-year home loan reached a new all-time low.
Indianapolis couple separated by COVID-19 reunited after weeks apart
An Indianapolis husband and wife married for 67 years were finally reunited after five weeks apart – their longest ever separation – while the wife battled COVID-19, local media reported.
An Indianapolis husband and wife married for 67 years were finally reunited after five weeks apart – their longest ever separation – while the wife battled COVID-19, local media reported.
Hillsborough superintendent: Masks will not be required for anyone in schools
On a call with state and local education officials Thursday morning, Hillsborough County Superintendent Addison Davis announced the school district will not be requiring students to wear protective masks when school resumes August 10.
On a call with state and local education officials Thursday morning, Hillsborough County Superintendent Addison Davis announced the school district will not be requiring students to wear protective masks when school resumes August 10.