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.
Florida’s two biggest counties hesitantly start to reopen
Florida’s two biggest counties joined the rest of the state on Monday in reopening nonessential businesses and restaurants after widespread coronavirus closures, but areas popular among visitors maintained restrictions as a precaution.
Florida’s two biggest counties joined the rest of the state on Monday in reopening nonessential businesses and restaurants after widespread coronavirus closures, but areas popular among visitors maintained restrictions as a precaution.
CareerSource Tampa Bay reopening offices Tuesday
People needing help finding employment can once again head to CareerSource Tampa Bay.
People needing help finding employment can once again head to CareerSource Tampa Bay.
City of Sarasota offering small businesses up to $5,000 in grants
Sarasota city officials will begin accepting applications for small business grants.
Sarasota city officials will begin accepting applications for small business grants.
Vaccination exemptions up over past decade in Florida
The percentages of kindergarten and seventh-grade children who have religious exemptions from vaccination requirements have reached all-time highs after steadily increasing over the past decade.
The percentages of kindergarten and seventh-grade children who have religious exemptions from vaccination requirements have reached all-time highs after steadily increasing over the past decade.
Lido Beach joins rest of Sarasota County in reopening to the public
The Lido Beach city commission voted Monday to reopen the beach to the public.
The Lido Beach city commission voted Monday to reopen the beach to the public.
Tattoo shops in Pinellas County allowed to reopen under strict guidelines
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says tattoo shops can reopen but there will strict guidelines they must follow in order to operate.
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says tattoo shops can reopen but there will strict guidelines they must follow in order to operate.
COVID-19 testing in long-term care facilities 'woefully inadequate'
Long-term care facilities continue to be dangerous and deadly hot spots for COVID-19 in the Tampa Bay area and throughout the state. Governor Ron DeSantis says testing is being done, but patient advocacy groups say it’s not enough.
Long-term care facilities continue to be dangerous and deadly hot spots for COVID-19 in the Tampa Bay area and throughout the state. Governor Ron DeSantis says testing is being done, but patient advocacy groups say it’s not enough.
Dental school graduates cannot get licenses during pandemic
Dental school graduates across the state of Florida are ready to get to work, but the pandemic is preventing them from getting their licenses.
Dental school graduates across the state of Florida are ready to get to work, but the pandemic is preventing them from getting their licenses.
Is it working? Results of Florida's phased reopening plan will be in the numbers
The problem with tracking whether measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 are working is that there's a lag time of days to weeks between when someone is exposed to the disease and when they show symptoms -- and then when those people get tested and their test results are reported.
The problem with tracking whether measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 are working is that there's a lag time of days to weeks between when someone is exposed to the disease and when they show symptoms -- and then when those people get tested and their test results are reported.
Just a chat: Calls offered for older adults staying home
For 81-year-old Dell Kaplan, the offer to get calls from a stranger just to chat while staying home during the coronavirus pandemic was immediately appealing.
For 81-year-old Dell Kaplan, the offer to get calls from a stranger just to chat while staying home during the coronavirus pandemic was immediately appealing.
When religion sided with science: Medieval lessons for surviving COVID-19
The idea of prayer as a vital part of any response to COVID-19 might feel inappropriate or even irresponsible to some in a world that often views medicine and religion as polar opposites – one turning to science, the other to God.
The idea of prayer as a vital part of any response to COVID-19 might feel inappropriate or even irresponsible to some in a world that often views medicine and religion as polar opposites – one turning to science, the other to God.
German cafe gives swimming pool noodle hats to diners to ensure social distancing
Talk about using your noodle – a German café used foam swimming noodles attached to straw hats to enforce coronavirus social distancing within its outdoor seating over the weekend, according to a report.
Talk about using your noodle – a German café used foam swimming noodles attached to straw hats to enforce coronavirus social distancing within its outdoor seating over the weekend, according to a report.
DeSantis: Reporters should investigate jobless claimants before sending names to state
Friday, the governor said he wanted a reporter to send him the names of those claiming they still can't get an answer on their jobless benefits. Monday, he said reporters should do a better job of investigating those claimants before sending their names to the state.
Friday, the governor said he wanted a reporter to send him the names of those claiming they still can't get an answer on their jobless benefits. Monday, he said reporters should do a better job of investigating those claimants before sending their names to the state.
Lunch crowds return as restaurants allowed to increase capacity to 50% across Flordia
Many have a new appreciation of simple things, like going out to a restaurant.
Many have a new appreciation of simple things, like going out to a restaurant.
Emergency Policy Group aligns Hillsborough County reopening with state's phase one plans
The Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group met Monday as it continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic in the Bay Area and the state's phase one reopening measures.
The Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group met Monday as it continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic in the Bay Area and the state's phase one reopening measures.
Hard Rock Casino in Tampa will reopen Thursday, May 21
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has the green light to open, but under new safety guidelines.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has the green light to open, but under new safety guidelines.
COVID-19 and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children: What parents need to know
Most affected children have had current or recent coronavirus infections, the CDC said.
Most affected children have had current or recent coronavirus infections, the CDC said.
Pinellas says movie theaters can reopen, despite governor's statements
Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis specifically said movie theaters were the only phase-one businesses that could not reopen in Florida. But Monday, Pinellas County gave them the green light.
Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis specifically said movie theaters were the only phase-one businesses that could not reopen in Florida. But Monday, Pinellas County gave them the green light.
Moratorium on evictions, foreclosures extended in Florida
Monday marks the day some residents who are facing eviction could have been getting a knock on their door from law enforcement but many can exhale and stay in their homes a little longer thanks to the governor's extension of the state moratorium on evictions and foreclosures.
Monday marks the day some residents who are facing eviction could have been getting a knock on their door from law enforcement but many can exhale and stay in their homes a little longer thanks to the governor's extension of the state moratorium on evictions and foreclosures.