Florida coronavirus cases top 53,000 in Thursday update; 45 new deaths reported
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 651 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 52,285.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 651 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 52,285.
Gary Sinise Foundation donates 20,000 meals to VA hospital staff during coronavirus pandemic
The namesake foundation of actor Gary Sinise is donating 20,000 meals to Veterans Affairs' (VA) health care and frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic, the VA announced Wednesday.
The namesake foundation of actor Gary Sinise is donating 20,000 meals to Veterans Affairs' (VA) health care and frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic, the VA announced Wednesday.
Orange County gives green light for Disney, SeaWorld to reopen; still needs governor's approval
The theme parks presented the plans to Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and the task force on Wednesday.
The theme parks presented the plans to Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and the task force on Wednesday.
Lakeland couple battling COVID-19 set to be released from hospital after plasma infusion
A Lakeland couple battling COVID-19 is finally feeling some relief after receiving a plasma infusion as part of a nationwide trial to see if transfusions can help treat coronavirus patients.
A Lakeland couple battling COVID-19 is finally feeling some relief after receiving a plasma infusion as part of a nationwide trial to see if transfusions can help treat coronavirus patients.
As Disney World, SeaWorld present reopening ideas, Hillsborough awaits Busch Gardens' plan
Florida's top industry is set to take another step forward in the reopening process Wednesday. In Orange County, two major theme parks presented their phased reopening plans to county officials -- and they were approved.
Florida's top industry is set to take another step forward in the reopening process Wednesday. In Orange County, two major theme parks presented their phased reopening plans to county officials -- and they were approved.
Pediatricians worried by sharp decline in childhood vaccinations
Vaccines are essential for protecting against debilitating and sometimes deadly diseases like measles, rubella, whooping cough and the flu, but during stay-at-home orders for COVID-19, the number of regular, childhood vaccinations administered by pediatricians dropped significantly in Florida and nationwide.
Vaccines are essential for protecting against debilitating and sometimes deadly diseases like measles, rubella, whooping cough and the flu, but during stay-at-home orders for COVID-19, the number of regular, childhood vaccinations administered by pediatricians dropped significantly in Florida and nationwide.
PPE pollution: Video shows divers removing masks and gloves from ocean
The high demand for personal protective equipment amid shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic may have unintended consequences to the environment, as one European environmental group pointed out in a video that has surfaced on social media showing divers removing masks and gloves from the ocean.
The high demand for personal protective equipment amid shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic may have unintended consequences to the environment, as one European environmental group pointed out in a video that has surfaced on social media showing divers removing masks and gloves from the ocean.
Florida disaster managers have COVID-19 in mind as hurricane season preps get underway
With two named storms in the already in the hurricane pre-season and an ongoing pandemic, Florida’s disaster managers are looking at this hurricane season a little differently.
With two named storms in the already in the hurricane pre-season and an ongoing pandemic, Florida’s disaster managers are looking at this hurricane season a little differently.
American virus deaths at 100,000: What does a number mean?
On Wednesday, the United States' official reported coronavirus death toll reached six digits.
On Wednesday, the United States' official reported coronavirus death toll reached six digits.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital's COVID-19 ICU sits empty for first time
Behind the doors at Sarasota Memorial Hospital Casey Weismann found herself on the front lines of the COVID-19 fight in early March.
Behind the doors at Sarasota Memorial Hospital Casey Weismann found herself on the front lines of the COVID-19 fight in early March.
New focused relaxation therapy is game-changer for those struggling with mental health issues
A group of mental health counselors in Tampa is learning a new therapy method for their clients. It’s known as A.R.T. or Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
A group of mental health counselors in Tampa is learning a new therapy method for their clients. It’s known as A.R.T. or Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
It’s not junk mail: Coronavirus stimulus payment debit cards come in plain envelope
Some have reportedly mistaken their Economic Impact Payment debit cards as junk mail after being confused by the envelope.
Some have reportedly mistaken their Economic Impact Payment debit cards as junk mail after being confused by the envelope.
Poll: Half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine
Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Loved ones ask governor for end date as long-term care lockdown nears 75 days
73-days and counting; that’s how long people living at eldercare centers across the state have been isolated from visitors.
73-days and counting; that’s how long people living at eldercare centers across the state have been isolated from visitors.
Health officials urge continued social distancing to avoid 'second wave' of COVID-19
As the daily number of new cases of COVID-19 begins to level-off, the state of Florida has relaxed restrictions put in place to reduce the virus' spread. Some wonder if reopening many parts of daily life will send the number climbing.
As the daily number of new cases of COVID-19 begins to level-off, the state of Florida has relaxed restrictions put in place to reduce the virus' spread. Some wonder if reopening many parts of daily life will send the number climbing.
Tampa re-ups fund to help small businesses
The city of Tampa is expanding access to its coronavirus relief grant for small businesses.
The city of Tampa is expanding access to its coronavirus relief grant for small businesses.
Landlords file for evictions in anticipation of moratorium's end June 2
Hundreds across the Tampa Bay area face being put out onto the street beginning next week when the governor’s moratorium on evictions ends.
Hundreds across the Tampa Bay area face being put out onto the street beginning next week when the governor’s moratorium on evictions ends.
Miami Dolphins to set up drive-in theater inside Hard Rock Stadium
The Miami Dolphins have come up with a unique plan to allow fans to come to their stadium while still social distancing: they're creating a drive-in theater right inside.
The Miami Dolphins have come up with a unique plan to allow fans to come to their stadium while still social distancing: they're creating a drive-in theater right inside.
Childcare programs reopen with new rules for kids to follow
The future of public schools might still be up in the air, but many of Tampa Bay's youngest learners are getting the chance to get back in the classroom now.
The future of public schools might still be up in the air, but many of Tampa Bay's youngest learners are getting the chance to get back in the classroom now.
ZooTampa reopens to seniors Tuesday before full reopening Friday
After being closed for over two months, ZooTampa is preparing to reopen to the public on Friday. Before their official reopening, they set Tuesday aside as a special day just for senior citizens to have a day at the zoo just for themselves.
After being closed for over two months, ZooTampa is preparing to reopen to the public on Friday. Before their official reopening, they set Tuesday aside as a special day just for senior citizens to have a day at the zoo just for themselves.