Florida man kidnaps girl, 17, to drive him through coronavirus highway checkpoint: police
A Florida man was arrested last week on kidnapping charges after allegedly threatening a 17-year-old girl in a grocery store parking lot and forcing her to drive him and another woman through a coronavirus highway checkpoint into the Florida Keys, authorities said.
A Florida man was arrested last week on kidnapping charges after allegedly threatening a 17-year-old girl in a grocery store parking lot and forcing her to drive him and another woman through a coronavirus highway checkpoint into the Florida Keys, authorities said.
Coronavirus cases in Florida near 51,000 in Sunday update; 2,237 deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 740 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 50,867.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 740 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 50,867.
Beaches reach "unprecedented levels of closures," Pinellas Sheriff's Office says
Fort Desoto Park reached capacity before noon and Clearwater Beach reached capacity before 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2020, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Fort Desoto Park reached capacity before noon and Clearwater Beach reached capacity before 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2020, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Public remarks prompted Florida COVID-19 data curator's firing
Rebekah Jones' comments over the past week and a half in emails to researchers, interviews with a handful of media outlets and blog posts have sought to sow doubt about the credibility of the data now that she is no longer in that role.
Rebekah Jones' comments over the past week and a half in emails to researchers, interviews with a handful of media outlets and blog posts have sought to sow doubt about the credibility of the data now that she is no longer in that role.
Missouri hairstylist went to work with coronavirus symptoms, exposed 91 clients, co-workers: officials
Missouri health officials have issued a public warning after a hairstylist exposed 91 people to the coronavirus at a hair salon.
Missouri health officials have issued a public warning after a hairstylist exposed 91 people to the coronavirus at a hair salon.
Coronavirus cases in Florida top 50,000 in Saturday update; 2,232 deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 676 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 50,127.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 676 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 50,127.
Universal Orlando's three parks will officially reopen on June 5
On Friday, Universal Orlando announced its three parks, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Volcano Bay will welcome back guests on June 5.
On Friday, Universal Orlando announced its three parks, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Volcano Bay will welcome back guests on June 5.
Sunscreen report: SPF above 50 likely not providing more protection
Crowds of people are expected to hit the water, set up on the beach, and enjoy a sunny three-day weekend here in Tampa Bay.
Crowds of people are expected to hit the water, set up on the beach, and enjoy a sunny three-day weekend here in Tampa Bay.
Malls prepare for holiday weekend crowds
Malls across the bay area are preparing for the first holiday weekend since re-opening under Governor DeSantis's guidelines allowing 50% capacity.
Malls across the bay area are preparing for the first holiday weekend since re-opening under Governor DeSantis's guidelines allowing 50% capacity.
State ramps up testing, conducts contact tracing in effort to slow rising COVID-19 case numbers
People across the Bay Area are back on the roads, at work, in stores, and at restaurants.
People across the Bay Area are back on the roads, at work, in stores, and at restaurants.
Antibody testing limited in Bay Area outside of blood donation
Antibody testing for COVID-19 recently became available at a limited number of drive-through testing sites in Florida. Unless you live near one of those sites or your general practitioner has access to the tests, the antibody tests have not been easy to come by.
Antibody testing for COVID-19 recently became available at a limited number of drive-through testing sites in Florida. Unless you live near one of those sites or your general practitioner has access to the tests, the antibody tests have not been easy to come by.
Survey suggests public concerned about COVID-19, divided on solution
Dr. Jay Wolfson said he was surprised to hear that more than half of Tampa Bay residents surveyed believe social distancing should stick around.
Dr. Jay Wolfson said he was surprised to hear that more than half of Tampa Bay residents surveyed believe social distancing should stick around.
Large study finds malaria drugs touted by Trump linked to greater risk of death in COVID-19 patients
The new study of nearly 100,000 patients found those treated with hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine were also more likely to develop a serious heart rhythm problem.
The new study of nearly 100,000 patients found those treated with hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine were also more likely to develop a serious heart rhythm problem.
Tampa grant money keeping residents, small businesses afloat as city begins to reopen
Barbecue boats are like barbecue sundaes because there are layers of barbecue goodies. It’s a specialty at Sarges Smokehouse BBQ in Tampa, where owner Ken Sebourn is doing his best to keep his business afloat.
Barbecue boats are like barbecue sundaes because there are layers of barbecue goodies. It’s a specialty at Sarges Smokehouse BBQ in Tampa, where owner Ken Sebourn is doing his best to keep his business afloat.
Florida lifting restrictions on all youth activities, including summer camps
Effective immediately, state officials will end restrictions on youth activities, which includes summer camps and youth sports in Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis made the announcement Friday morning from Jacksonville, saying children don't seem to be "major vectors of transmission."
Effective immediately, state officials will end restrictions on youth activities, which includes summer camps and youth sports in Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis made the announcement Friday morning from Jacksonville, saying children don't seem to be "major vectors of transmission."
Coronavirus pandemic disrupts crucial vaccination for 80 million children
A new report says the coronavirus pandemic is interrupting immunization against diseases including measles, polio and cholera that could put the lives of nearly 80 million children at risk.
A new report says the coronavirus pandemic is interrupting immunization against diseases including measles, polio and cholera that could put the lives of nearly 80 million children at risk.
Trump deems houses of worship 'essential,' calls on governors to allow them to reopen
Trump said if governors don’t abide by his request, he will “override” them, though it’s unclear what authority he has to do so.
Trump said if governors don’t abide by his request, he will “override” them, though it’s unclear what authority he has to do so.
Florida DOH won't say how many cases of mysterious kids' illness MIS-C have been reported
Florida has a growing number of children with a COVID-19 related illness, but how long it has been attacking children and the number of pediatric patients who have been treated remains a mystery.
Florida has a growing number of children with a COVID-19 related illness, but how long it has been attacking children and the number of pediatric patients who have been treated remains a mystery.
As Memorial Day tempts people outdoors, virus rebound feared
Millions of Americans are set to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and take tentative steps outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at beaches, cookouts and family gatherings, raising concern among public health officials that large gatherings could cause outbreaks to come roaring back.
Millions of Americans are set to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and take tentative steps outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at beaches, cookouts and family gatherings, raising concern among public health officials that large gatherings could cause outbreaks to come roaring back.
Nearly half of Twitter accounts discussing coronavirus are likely bots, researchers say
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.