FDA giving White House new guidance on rapid COVID-19 test, warning of accuracy issues
The Abbott Laboratories test is used daily at the White House to test Trump and key members of his staff.
The Abbott Laboratories test is used daily at the White House to test Trump and key members of his staff.
Tennessee dad builds stage in front yard so daughter can have graduation ceremony
Xavier University's cancellation of its graduation ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic didn't stop one Tennessee senior from walking across the stage.
Xavier University's cancellation of its graduation ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic didn't stop one Tennessee senior from walking across the stage.
Will you get a second coronavirus stimulus check? Everything we know so far
The outlook is hazy for a second cash payment for Americans who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
The outlook is hazy for a second cash payment for Americans who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Winn-Dixie in Valrico throws graduation ceremony for workers graduating from high school
A manager for a Winn-Dixie in Valrico knew some of her employees who were high school students were missing out on the chance to be recognized at a traditional graduation ceremony. Instead, she planned for one right at the store.
A manager for a Winn-Dixie in Valrico knew some of her employees who were high school students were missing out on the chance to be recognized at a traditional graduation ceremony. Instead, she planned for one right at the store.
Uber riders, drivers must wear coronavirus face masks beginning May 18
Uber will require riders and drivers to wear face masks beginning May 18 to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, the rideshare company said Wednesday.
Uber will require riders and drivers to wear face masks beginning May 18 to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, the rideshare company said Wednesday.
American FedEx pilot sentenced to 4 weeks in Singapore jail for breaking hotel quarantine
A FedEx pilot from Alaska was sentenced to four weeks in jail in Singapore Wednesday for leaving his hotel room to get medical supplies during a required coronavirus quarantine.
A FedEx pilot from Alaska was sentenced to four weeks in jail in Singapore Wednesday for leaving his hotel room to get medical supplies during a required coronavirus quarantine.
New York barber who 'illicitly' cut hair for weeks has coronavirus
A New York barber who cut hair over the past few weeks amid the state's coronavirus restrictions has tested positive for the virus, according to health officials on Wednesday.
A New York barber who cut hair over the past few weeks amid the state's coronavirus restrictions has tested positive for the virus, according to health officials on Wednesday.
Three Westfield malls in Bay Area reopening Friday
Westfield malls in the Tampa Bay area will open its doors Friday, May 15.
Westfield malls in the Tampa Bay area will open its doors Friday, May 15.
Summer camp cancellations leave working parents in a bind
Working families across the Bay Area are left scrambling heading into the summer as counties announce cancellations of summer camps amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Many have taken to social media to complain that they need summer programming in order to continue working.
Working families across the Bay Area are left scrambling heading into the summer as counties announce cancellations of summer camps amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Many have taken to social media to complain that they need summer programming in order to continue working.
Gym owners cautiously optimistic about inclusion in 'next steps' of reopening plan
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that he would make an announcement Friday about more plans to reopen Florida, possibly referring to 'phase two' of his three-phase plan for the state. Gyms would be among the next businesses permitted to reopen, he noted.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that he would make an announcement Friday about more plans to reopen Florida, possibly referring to 'phase two' of his three-phase plan for the state. Gyms would be among the next businesses permitted to reopen, he noted.
DeSantis adds South Florida counties to reopening plans, touting downward trend in ICU patients
Governor Ron DeSantis says Florida has made enough progress in slowing the spread of COVID-19 that two southeast Florida counties can now begin the phase-one reopening process. It’s been nearly two weeks since the rest of Florida began phase one -- on May 4.
Governor Ron DeSantis says Florida has made enough progress in slowing the spread of COVID-19 that two southeast Florida counties can now begin the phase-one reopening process. It’s been nearly two weeks since the rest of Florida began phase one -- on May 4.
Counties get serious about getting ahead of COVID-19 outbreaks at long-term care facilities
The fight against COVID-19 in long-term care facilities is an ongoing battle, but Bay Area counties are pulling in partners at the local and state level to fight off disease before it spreads.
The fight against COVID-19 in long-term care facilities is an ongoing battle, but Bay Area counties are pulling in partners at the local and state level to fight off disease before it spreads.
MacDill KC-135 takeoff moved to 9:30 a.m. Friday due to possibility of inclement weather
The scheduled takeoff of a pair of KC-135 refueling tankers from MacDill’s 6th Air Refueling Wing and 927th Air Refueling Wing has been moved from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Friday due to the possibility of inclement weather, but the flyover should remain at 10:30 as planned.
The scheduled takeoff of a pair of KC-135 refueling tankers from MacDill’s 6th Air Refueling Wing and 927th Air Refueling Wing has been moved from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Friday due to the possibility of inclement weather, but the flyover should remain at 10:30 as planned.
Study: 25 percent of most-viewed COVID-19 related videos on YouTube contain ‘misleading information’
Amid a rise in misinformation regarding the coronavirus pandemic, YouTube, which sees billions of views per day, hosts a large number of videos with millions of views that contain “misleading information” specifically regarding the COVID-19 crisis, according to a study published Wednesday in “British Medical Journal.”
Amid a rise in misinformation regarding the coronavirus pandemic, YouTube, which sees billions of views per day, hosts a large number of videos with millions of views that contain “misleading information” specifically regarding the COVID-19 crisis, according to a study published Wednesday in “British Medical Journal.”
Hillsborough County announces COVID-19 support team for long-term care facilities
Long-term care facilities across the country are fighting what seems like a losing battle against the spread of COVID-19, but community leaders are starting to step up and help workers take on the fight.
Long-term care facilities across the country are fighting what seems like a losing battle against the spread of COVID-19, but community leaders are starting to step up and help workers take on the fight.
Census survey: Most small businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
The new Small Business Pulse Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau highlighted the impact COVID-19 is having on small U.S. stores, retailers and businesses.
The new Small Business Pulse Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau highlighted the impact COVID-19 is having on small U.S. stores, retailers and businesses.
Trump on China: 'We could cut off the whole relationship'
Administration mulls options on China's handling of coronavirus pandemic.
Administration mulls options on China's handling of coronavirus pandemic.
Emergency policymakers in Hillsborough County extend local state of emergency
Members of the Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group extended the local state of emergency for another week during their Thursday meeting.
Members of the Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group extended the local state of emergency for another week during their Thursday meeting.
Hillsborough cancels county-run summer camp programs
Hillsborough County announced Thursday that all county-run Parks & Recreation summer camps would be canceled this year to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Hillsborough County announced Thursday that all county-run Parks & Recreation summer camps would be canceled this year to limit the spread of COVID-19.
City of Tampa opens remaining parks and pools, with some restrictions
This weekend, more of Tampa’s parks and pools will open for use as coronavirus-related lockdowns are lifted.
This weekend, more of Tampa’s parks and pools will open for use as coronavirus-related lockdowns are lifted.



















