Architect of Florida's Department of Health COVID-19 dashboard says she was removed from position
Gov. Ron DeSantis insisted the firing of a Dept. of Health employee was over her "insubordination" -- not over her refusal to alter state data on the coronavirus -- as she reportedly claimed.
Gov. Ron DeSantis insisted the firing of a Dept. of Health employee was over her "insubordination" -- not over her refusal to alter state data on the coronavirus -- as she reportedly claimed.
At 100, Tampa woman shares perspective on life during pandemic, then and now
For a Tampa woman, living through a pandemic is actually one of the first things she ever did. Now, at age 100, she's sharing her family's experiences from Spanish flu to scarlet fever to coronavirus, giving perspective on life during a pandemic, then and now.
For a Tampa woman, living through a pandemic is actually one of the first things she ever did. Now, at age 100, she's sharing her family's experiences from Spanish flu to scarlet fever to coronavirus, giving perspective on life during a pandemic, then and now.
Task force aims to test all residents, staff of Hillsborough long-term care facilities
Days after being launched, the long-term care task force in Hillsborough County is taking aggressive steps, with the goal of testing residents and staff at every facility to stop COVID-19 outbreaks before they start.
Days after being launched, the long-term care task force in Hillsborough County is taking aggressive steps, with the goal of testing residents and staff at every facility to stop COVID-19 outbreaks before they start.
Bar owners, employees say state unfairly left them out of plans to reopen
A battle is brewing between the state and Florida's bar industry as bar owners and employees demand to be allowed back to work.
A battle is brewing between the state and Florida's bar industry as bar owners and employees demand to be allowed back to work.
Parrot steals the spotlight during St. Pete mayor's daily COVID-19 update
The mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida gives a daily update on the city's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Tuesday's update had a twist.
The mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida gives a daily update on the city's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Tuesday's update had a twist.
20 COVID-19 cases linked to outbreak at Dole plant in Ohio, according to health officials
20 cases of COVID-19 have been linked to a Dole Fresh Vegetables packing plant in Ohio.
20 cases of COVID-19 have been linked to a Dole Fresh Vegetables packing plant in Ohio.
Johnson & Johnson to stop selling talc-based baby powder in US, Canada
Johnson & Johnson is ending sales of its iconic talc-based Johnson's Baby Powder in the U.S. and Canada, where demand has dwindled amid thousands of lawsuits claiming it has caused cancer.
Johnson & Johnson is ending sales of its iconic talc-based Johnson's Baby Powder in the U.S. and Canada, where demand has dwindled amid thousands of lawsuits claiming it has caused cancer.
Survey: 55 percent of employees say they work 1-10 extra hours remotely amid COVID-19
A recent survey done by Fishbowl, a employee social networking platform, found that the majority of its respondents said they were are working up to 10 more hours at home than they normally would if they were still working from their offices.
A recent survey done by Fishbowl, a employee social networking platform, found that the majority of its respondents said they were are working up to 10 more hours at home than they normally would if they were still working from their offices.
Pinellas County gives breweries permission to open
Leaders in Pinellas County have given the green light for breweries to reopen -- with restrictions, of course.
Leaders in Pinellas County have given the green light for breweries to reopen -- with restrictions, of course.
Food halls -- designed for social gathering -- face unique obstacles while reopening
Sparkman Wharf in Tampa’s Channelside neighborhood reopened Tuesday. It features an assortment of food containers, similar to food trucks, but in brightly colored shipping containers.
Sparkman Wharf in Tampa’s Channelside neighborhood reopened Tuesday. It features an assortment of food containers, similar to food trucks, but in brightly colored shipping containers.
University of South Florida, University of Tampa ponder how to return to on-campus learning
Like almost everything else affected by the pandemic, colleges and universities face a whole host of challenges heading into the fall. One of the biggest questions is whether or not there will be in-person classes for students to attend.
Like almost everything else affected by the pandemic, colleges and universities face a whole host of challenges heading into the fall. One of the biggest questions is whether or not there will be in-person classes for students to attend.
Mulberry grassroots church helps migrant farmworkers left destitute by pandemic
It is a weekly ritual at the First Assembly of God of Mulberry; around noon every Tuesday and Thursday, a dozen volunteers descend on the church's kitchen and start to cook.
It is a weekly ritual at the First Assembly of God of Mulberry; around noon every Tuesday and Thursday, a dozen volunteers descend on the church's kitchen and start to cook.
Students document a year unlike any other in yearbooks
For many students, life has been very strange for the last two months, but some at Seminole High School still feel it needs to be documented.
For many students, life has been very strange for the last two months, but some at Seminole High School still feel it needs to be documented.
High school senior marries girlfriend after learning he has just months to live
Chase Smith, who was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, recently married his high school girlfriend, Sadie, in Indiana.
Chase Smith, who was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, recently married his high school girlfriend, Sadie, in Indiana.
Florida now has cases of child illness tied to COVID-19
Florida’s surgeon general has acknowledged that a syndrome that attacks children and is associated with COVID-19 has surfaced in Florida, adding a scary new dimension to the battle against the coronavirus in the state.
Florida’s surgeon general has acknowledged that a syndrome that attacks children and is associated with COVID-19 has surfaced in Florida, adding a scary new dimension to the battle against the coronavirus in the state.
Fed's Powell says new lending programs to launch by June 1
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the central bank’s lending programs for medium-sized businesses and state and local governments will be operational by the end of this month.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the central bank’s lending programs for medium-sized businesses and state and local governments will be operational by the end of this month.
New York pastor threatened with $1,000 fine for holding drive-in church service
A New York church with 40 members held a drive-in service Sunday after being warned by police that it was a violation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A New York church with 40 members held a drive-in service Sunday after being warned by police that it was a violation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Annie Glenn, widow of U.S. Sen. John Glenn, dies of COVID-19 complications at Minnesota nursing home
Annie Glenn, the widow of astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn and a communication disorders advocate, died Tuesday of complications from COVID-19. She was 100.
Annie Glenn, the widow of astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn and a communication disorders advocate, died Tuesday of complications from COVID-19. She was 100.
Coronavirus cases in Florida increase by 502 in Tuesday update; total deaths top 2,000
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 502 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 46,944.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 502 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 46,944.
IRS to issue coronavirus stimulus payments on prepaid debit card
The IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department will begin sending economic stimulus payments on preloaded debit cards this week, the Trump administration said on Monday.
The IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department will begin sending economic stimulus payments on preloaded debit cards this week, the Trump administration said on Monday.