Winter Haven, Polk County approve reopening of Legoland Florida; state must still sign off
Legoland Florida Resort has been given the green light to reopen by both the Winter Haven City Commission and Polk County; however, the state of Florida must still sign off on the plan.
Legoland Florida Resort has been given the green light to reopen by both the Winter Haven City Commission and Polk County; however, the state of Florida must still sign off on the plan.
Pandemic politics: Maskless Trump visits Michigan Ford plant
All of the Ford executives giving Trump the tour were wearings masks, the president standing alone without one.
All of the Ford executives giving Trump the tour were wearings masks, the president standing alone without one.
How should I clean and store my face mask?
The CDC recommends you wash the covering daily after use.
The CDC recommends you wash the covering daily after use.
CDC: COVID-19 more likely to spread person-to-person, not through contaminated surfaces
Wiping down groceries after a trip to the store is not really necessary, according to the latest Centers for Disease Control guidelines. The CDC now says the virus does not spread easily by touching surfaces or objects.
Wiping down groceries after a trip to the store is not really necessary, according to the latest Centers for Disease Control guidelines. The CDC now says the virus does not spread easily by touching surfaces or objects.
Orange County Task Force approves phased reopening of Universal Orlando, public allowed on June 5th
Universal Orlando Resort will enact several safety protocols, including temperature checks at every entrance, mandatory masks for both guests and employees, a touchless experience, mobile food ordering, increased use of the Universal app on mobile devices, and more.
Universal Orlando Resort will enact several safety protocols, including temperature checks at every entrance, mandatory masks for both guests and employees, a touchless experience, mobile food ordering, increased use of the Universal app on mobile devices, and more.
Massachusetts mother who beat coronavirus meets baby one month after giving birth
A Massachusetts mother who contracted the coronavirus while she was pregnant says her “heart was skipping” this week when she finally got to hold her new child – 28 days after he was born.
A Massachusetts mother who contracted the coronavirus while she was pregnant says her “heart was skipping” this week when she finally got to hold her new child – 28 days after he was born.
Nearly 39 million have sought US jobless aid since virus hit
Roughly 38.6 million people have now filed for jobless aid since the coronavirus forced millions of businesses to close their doors and shrink their workforces, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Roughly 38.6 million people have now filed for jobless aid since the coronavirus forced millions of businesses to close their doors and shrink their workforces, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Facebook will begin allowing some employees to work from home permanently
Speaking from an internal staff meeting that was livestreamed on his Facebook, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will allow some of its employees to work from home permanently.
Speaking from an internal staff meeting that was livestreamed on his Facebook, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will allow some of its employees to work from home permanently.
Coronavirus has most Americans wanting to watch new movies at home
A survey found that 70% would rather watch new feature film at home over a movie theater, thanks to COVID-19.
A survey found that 70% would rather watch new feature film at home over a movie theater, thanks to COVID-19.
Meat plants still COVID hotspots as outbreak ravages another Tyson facility
Meat plants are still coronavirus hotspots, even as state lockdown restrictions ease and overall national case numbers begin to fall.
Meat plants are still coronavirus hotspots, even as state lockdown restrictions ease and overall national case numbers begin to fall.
Over 1,200 new Florida coronavirus cases reported in Thursday update; 48 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,204 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 48,675.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,204 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 48,675.
CVS opening additional COVID-19 testing sites in Florida, including Tampa Bay
Additional drive-thru testing sites for the novel coronavirus will be opening up at CVS Health locations throughout Florida.
Additional drive-thru testing sites for the novel coronavirus will be opening up at CVS Health locations throughout Florida.
CDC releases guidelines for returning to school in the fall
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has released considerations for how schools across the country should reopen.
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has released considerations for how schools across the country should reopen.
Phoenix teacher fulfills graduation promise to student who lost both parents
A high school teacher in Phoenix made a promise to one student that he would see her cross the graduation stage, and though the physical commencement ceremony was canceled, Jeff Schrock kept that promise.
A high school teacher in Phoenix made a promise to one student that he would see her cross the graduation stage, and though the physical commencement ceremony was canceled, Jeff Schrock kept that promise.
Yellow sticker means Tampa businesses follows COVID-19 safety guidelines
Code enforcement officers spend 12 hours each day inspecting areas like Hyde Park Village, South Howard, the Channelside District, and Ybor City to make sure businesses are abiding by Governor DeSantis' guidelines for phase one of re-opening Florida.
Code enforcement officers spend 12 hours each day inspecting areas like Hyde Park Village, South Howard, the Channelside District, and Ybor City to make sure businesses are abiding by Governor DeSantis' guidelines for phase one of re-opening Florida.
Lab CEO admits delays, pushes back on AdventHealth claim that tests were 'unreliable'
33,000 COVID-19 tests administered in West and Central Florida are being deemed "unreliable" by AdventHealth, leaving patients wondering if their results were accurate -- if they received their results at all.
33,000 COVID-19 tests administered in West and Central Florida are being deemed "unreliable" by AdventHealth, leaving patients wondering if their results were accurate -- if they received their results at all.
32 conventions, including Comic Con, still a 'go' this summer in Tampa
Summer typically brings thousands of people to Tampa Bay for events, including conventions. Despite spring shows being called off, organizers for summer gatherings are weighing the risk with the reward and some have decided it's worth it.
Summer typically brings thousands of people to Tampa Bay for events, including conventions. Despite spring shows being called off, organizers for summer gatherings are weighing the risk with the reward and some have decided it's worth it.
State approves Pinellas County plan to resume short-term vacation rentals
Pinellas County is now the first in the Bay Area allowed to resume short-term vacation rentals. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation signed off on the county’s safety plan Wednesday.
Pinellas County is now the first in the Bay Area allowed to resume short-term vacation rentals. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation signed off on the county’s safety plan Wednesday.
‘We still have a long way to go’: WHO sees largest single-day increase in reported COVID-19 cases
The World Health Organization saw its largest single-day increase in reported COVID-29 cases globally on May 20, according to WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
The World Health Organization saw its largest single-day increase in reported COVID-29 cases globally on May 20, according to WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
NFL studying helmet face guard that works like surgical mask
With an eye toward getting back on the field during a pandemic, the NFL is working on a helmet face guard that might provide the same sort of protection as a surgical mask.
With an eye toward getting back on the field during a pandemic, the NFL is working on a helmet face guard that might provide the same sort of protection as a surgical mask.