Rusty Bellies in Tarpon Springs closed after employee tested positive for COVID-19
A Tarpon Springs restaurant will have to once again close its doors in an effort to keep customers and employees safe
A Tarpon Springs restaurant will have to once again close its doors in an effort to keep customers and employees safe
Some tribes reopen their casinos despite state opposition
Some federally recognized tribes have pushed ahead with plans to reopen their casinos despite opposition from governors who have little to no say in the matter.
Some federally recognized tribes have pushed ahead with plans to reopen their casinos despite opposition from governors who have little to no say in the matter.
Report: 40,000 cruise ship workers still trapped at sea
More than 40,000 cruise ship workers are still stuck at sea because of concerns about the coronavirus.
More than 40,000 cruise ship workers are still stuck at sea because of concerns about the coronavirus.
Florida's COVID-19 cases rose more than 2,000 Sunday; second straight day of record jump
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,016 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 75,568.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,016 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 75,568.
Three St. Petersburg bars close after employees test positive for COVID-19
The Galley, Parks and Rec and Avenue Eat & Drink closed their doors one week after reopening after staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
The Galley, Parks and Rec and Avenue Eat & Drink closed their doors one week after reopening after staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
China, Korea, Egypt report rise in COVID-19 cases as curbs ease
China reported its highest daily total of new coronavirus cases in two months on Sunday and infections in South Korea also rose, showing how the disease can come back as curbs on business and travel are lifted.
China reported its highest daily total of new coronavirus cases in two months on Sunday and infections in South Korea also rose, showing how the disease can come back as curbs on business and travel are lifted.
Florida's cases of COVID-19 increased more than 2,500 Saturday; largest jump on record
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,583 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 73,552.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,583 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 73,552.
Doctors say many factors contributing to Florida's rise in COVID-19
Friday marks the second straight day of a record increase in COVID-19 cases in Florida. The Florida Department of Health reported at least 1,900 new cases, continuing a 10-day spike.
Friday marks the second straight day of a record increase in COVID-19 cases in Florida. The Florida Department of Health reported at least 1,900 new cases, continuing a 10-day spike.
Leaders at every level debate making masks mandatory
In every level of government, from federal to local, officials have encouraged the wearing of masks or cloth face covers to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
In every level of government, from federal to local, officials have encouraged the wearing of masks or cloth face covers to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
1,902 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Friday; second straight day of record jump
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,902 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 70,971.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,902 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 70,971.
Trump administration revokes transgender health protection
The policy shift, long-sought by the president's religious and socially conservative supporters, defines gender as a person's biological sex.
The policy shift, long-sought by the president's religious and socially conservative supporters, defines gender as a person's biological sex.
Some states hit pause, others press on amid spike in coronavirus
Utah and Oregon put any further reopenings of their economies on hold amid a spike in coronavirus cases, but there was no turning back Friday in such states as Texas, California, Arkansas and Arizona despite flashing warning signs there, too.
Utah and Oregon put any further reopenings of their economies on hold amid a spike in coronavirus cases, but there was no turning back Friday in such states as Texas, California, Arkansas and Arizona despite flashing warning signs there, too.
Tick-borne disease with symptoms similar to COVID-19 on the rise in New York state
Some of the symptoms can include fever, headache, chills and muscle aches — which are also similar signs of the novel coronavirus as listed by the CDC.
Some of the symptoms can include fever, headache, chills and muscle aches — which are also similar signs of the novel coronavirus as listed by the CDC.
Researchers ask if survivor plasma could prevent coronavirus
It if works, survivor plasma could have important ramifications until a vaccine arrives — raising the prospect of possibly protecting high-risk people with temporary immune-boosting infusions every so often.
It if works, survivor plasma could have important ramifications until a vaccine arrives — raising the prospect of possibly protecting high-risk people with temporary immune-boosting infusions every so often.
CDC posts long-awaited guidance for minimizing everyday COVID-19 risk
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted the guidelines Friday, along with a second set for organizing and attending big gatherings such as concerts, sporting events, protests and political rallies.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted the guidelines Friday, along with a second set for organizing and attending big gatherings such as concerts, sporting events, protests and political rallies.
Public health workers fighting coronavirus face growing threats
In the battle against COVID-19, public health workers spread across states, cities and small towns make up an invisible army on the front lines. But that army, which has suffered neglect for decades, is under assault when it’s needed most.
In the battle against COVID-19, public health workers spread across states, cities and small towns make up an invisible army on the front lines. But that army, which has suffered neglect for decades, is under assault when it’s needed most.
Downplaying coronavirus risk, Trump gets back to business as usual
Three months after President Donald Trump bowed to the realities of a pandemic that put big chunks of life on pause and killed more Americans than several major wars, Trump is back to business as usual — even as coronavirus cases are on the upswing in many parts of the country.
Three months after President Donald Trump bowed to the realities of a pandemic that put big chunks of life on pause and killed more Americans than several major wars, Trump is back to business as usual — even as coronavirus cases are on the upswing in many parts of the country.
Manatee County students must register to ride school buses
The start of the school year is still a few months away, but Bay Area school districts are already starting to plan for the fall as the governor announced schools can return to full capacity.
The start of the school year is still a few months away, but Bay Area school districts are already starting to plan for the fall as the governor announced schools can return to full capacity.
Manatee County man and wife hold hands through glass after months separated by COVID-19
You can work out at the gym, go to the mall and go out to eat, but many Floridians still cannot see their loved ones. They’re wondering when they'll be able to see their relatives in person.
You can work out at the gym, go to the mall and go out to eat, but many Floridians still cannot see their loved ones. They’re wondering when they'll be able to see their relatives in person.
Leaders float idea of celebrity mask promotions as COVID-19 cases in Millennials grows
Hillsborough and Pinellas county officials are practically begging people to wear masks over their nose and mouth while in public as the rates of positive COVID-19 cases nearly double.
Hillsborough and Pinellas county officials are practically begging people to wear masks over their nose and mouth while in public as the rates of positive COVID-19 cases nearly double.