Busy beach weekend after reopening raises concerns for Memorial Day holiday

Busy beach weekend after reopening raises concerns for Memorial Day holiday

The first weekend after Pinellas County beaches reopened was a "success" in terms of managing density on the sand with the online dashboard that shows real-time beach capacity and lots of manpower, the sheriff explained Thursday.

The first weekend after Pinellas County beaches reopened was a "success" in terms of managing density on the sand with the online dashboard that shows real-time beach capacity and lots of manpower, the sheriff explained Thursday.

Virus whistleblower tells lawmakers US lacks vaccine plan

Virus whistleblower tells lawmakers US lacks vaccine plan

Bright alleges he was ousted from a high-level scientific post after warning the Trump administration to prepare for the pandemic.

Bright alleges he was ousted from a high-level scientific post after warning the Trump administration to prepare for the pandemic.

36 million have sought US unemployment aid since virus hit

36 million have sought US unemployment aid since virus hit

Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak led more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen under certain restrictions.

Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak led more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen under certain restrictions.

COVID-19 hotspots, Broward and Miami-Dade, can move on to Phase One

COVID-19 hotspots, Broward and Miami-Dade, can move on to Phase One

When Govenor Ron DeSantis first announced his phase one plans, it only applied to 64 Florida counties. On Monday, the southeast counties that were hit hard by the coronavirus can move to reopen too.

When Govenor Ron DeSantis first announced his phase one plans, it only applied to 64 Florida counties. On Monday, the southeast counties that were hit hard by the coronavirus can move to reopen too.

South Carolina restaurant uses blow-up dolls to enforce social distancing between tables

South Carolina restaurant uses blow-up dolls to enforce social distancing between tables

As businesses across the country begin to reopen, they're learning to adapt when it comes to social distancing. For one restaurant in South Carolina, that means using blow-up dolls. Yes, really.

As businesses across the country begin to reopen, they're learning to adapt when it comes to social distancing. For one restaurant in South Carolina, that means using blow-up dolls. Yes, really.

Florida coronavirus cases top 43,000 in Thursday update; 48 new deaths reported

Florida coronavirus cases top 43,000 in Thursday update; 48 new deaths reported

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 808 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 43,210.

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 808 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 43,210.

A banner for every Fort Meade high school graduate will line the city's streets

A banner for every Fort Meade high school graduate will line the city's streets

Fort Meade is going out of its way to honor its high school graduates this year. It is hanging 90 banners from one end of the town to the other. Each one has the face of a graduate on it.

Fort Meade is going out of its way to honor its high school graduates this year. It is hanging 90 banners from one end of the town to the other. Each one has the face of a graduate on it.

Tampa Bay veterans can get help with rent, utilities

Tampa Bay veterans can get help with rent, utilities

Veterans in the Bay Area can get help with utilities and rent through the St. Vincent de Paul "CARES" program. 

Veterans in the Bay Area can get help with utilities and rent through the St. Vincent de Paul "CARES" program. 

Gov. DeSantis says he may extend moratorium on evictions, foreclosures through May

Gov. DeSantis says he may extend moratorium on evictions, foreclosures through May

A statewide ban on foreclosures and evictions is about to expire in Florida. The governor issued the order in early April as many were left unemployed due to the coronavirus pandemic. State lawmakers say the order is set to expire on Sunday.

A statewide ban on foreclosures and evictions is about to expire in Florida. The governor issued the order in early April as many were left unemployed due to the coronavirus pandemic. State lawmakers say the order is set to expire on Sunday.

Scott, other Republicans balk at stimulus funding

Scott, other Republicans balk at stimulus funding

Gov. Ron DeSantis has put on hold reviewing Florida’s planned $93.2 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year as he awaits congressional action on a stimulus package. But his predecessor in the governor’s office, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., was on the Senate floor Wednesday arguing that “we are bailing out liberal politicians who cannot live within their means.”

Gov. Ron DeSantis has put on hold reviewing Florida’s planned $93.2 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year as he awaits congressional action on a stimulus package. But his predecessor in the governor’s office, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., was on the Senate floor Wednesday arguing that “we are bailing out liberal politicians who cannot live within their means.”

Shoppers see largest jump in grocery prices since 1974

Shoppers see largest jump in grocery prices since 1974

It's not your imagination. The overall price of groceries has gone up according to a report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which shows a 2.6% increase in prices.

It's not your imagination. The overall price of groceries has gone up according to a report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which shows a 2.6% increase in prices.

Bay Area cities thrilled by governor's pitch to host sports leagues

Bay Area cities thrilled by governor's pitch to host sports leagues

The mayor of Dunedin confirmed to FOX 13 the city has already been in talks to bring the Blue Jays to TD Ballpark if baseball starts the regular season July 4.

The mayor of Dunedin confirmed to FOX 13 the city has already been in talks to bring the Blue Jays to TD Ballpark if baseball starts the regular season July 4.

Universities plan for fall semester despite uncertainty of COVID-19 pandemic

Universities plan for fall semester despite uncertainty of COVID-19 pandemic

College students won’t see a quick return to campus this summer, or maybe even in the fall. Most colleges and universities are sticking to online classes this summer, as the COVID-19 pandemic develops, but what happens in the fall is still up in the air.

College students won’t see a quick return to campus this summer, or maybe even in the fall. Most colleges and universities are sticking to online classes this summer, as the COVID-19 pandemic develops, but what happens in the fall is still up in the air.

More than 30 residents of Pinellas Park nursing home positive for COVID-19; officials say most asymptomatic

More than 30 residents of Pinellas Park nursing home positive for COVID-19; officials say most asymptomatic

An outbreak of COVID-19 in a Pinellas County nursing home has sent 32 residents to the hospital, officials say; 21 residents who were not showing symptoms, but tested positive for the disease, were removed Wednesday night.

An outbreak of COVID-19 in a Pinellas County nursing home has sent 32 residents to the hospital, officials say; 21 residents who were not showing symptoms, but tested positive for the disease, were removed Wednesday night.