DeSantis invites professional sports teams to Florida for practices, games
Gov. Ron DeSantis said it’s time for professional sports teams to play ball again in Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said it’s time for professional sports teams to play ball again in Florida.
Hard Rock may reopen Florida casinos as coronavirus lockdowns ease
Hard Rock International may reopen some Florida casinos with new coronavirus safety measures as soon as the end of May as the U.S. gradually lifts lockdowns imposed to curb the disease's spread.
Hard Rock International may reopen some Florida casinos with new coronavirus safety measures as soon as the end of May as the U.S. gradually lifts lockdowns imposed to curb the disease's spread.
Firestone Grand Prix in St. Pete rescheduled for October
The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg has been rescheduled to late October, city officials and INDYCAR confirmed Wednesday.
The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg has been rescheduled to late October, city officials and INDYCAR confirmed Wednesday.
State education officials asking parents, students and teachers for input on returning to school
Virtual assignments and video lectures have been the norm for Florida students since schools closed in late March. School officials, at the state level, are asking for feedback on how to move forward with plans for summer and the upcoming fall semester.
Virtual assignments and video lectures have been the norm for Florida students since schools closed in late March. School officials, at the state level, are asking for feedback on how to move forward with plans for summer and the upcoming fall semester.
Florida unemployment site to shut down early Wednesday as DEO touts updated payout numbers
Florida's Department of Economic Opportunity says that in addition to the nightly maintenance that takes the state's unemployment website offline at 8 p.m., the site will shut down early on Wednesday, May 13.
Florida's Department of Economic Opportunity says that in addition to the nightly maintenance that takes the state's unemployment website offline at 8 p.m., the site will shut down early on Wednesday, May 13.
Lido Beach will remain closed for at least one more week
As Manatee County removes its time limit restrictions for beach parking, just south, in the city of Sarasota, things got pretty heated during a Tuesday night virtual meeting as city commissioners debated reopening Lido Beach.
As Manatee County removes its time limit restrictions for beach parking, just south, in the city of Sarasota, things got pretty heated during a Tuesday night virtual meeting as city commissioners debated reopening Lido Beach.
Manatee County eases beach parking restrictions
Parking at Manatee County's beaches just got a whole lot easier. On Wednesday morning. the county lifted the 2-hour limit for beach parking.
Parking at Manatee County's beaches just got a whole lot easier. On Wednesday morning. the county lifted the 2-hour limit for beach parking.
Florida coronavirus cases top 42,400 in Wednesday update; 1,827 total deaths reported
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 479 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 42,402.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 479 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 42,402.
Walmart, Sam's Club employees getting another cash bonus
Walmart and Sam's Club announced a second round of cash bonuses to their employees for their hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Walmart and Sam's Club announced a second round of cash bonuses to their employees for their hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MacDill KC-135s to fly over Tampa Bay in show of thanks to COVID-19 first responders
The Tampa Bay area got skipped in the first round of first-responder flyovers by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the Navy’s Blue Angels, but the hometown folks at MacDill Air Force Base are planning their own show of support.
The Tampa Bay area got skipped in the first round of first-responder flyovers by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the Navy’s Blue Angels, but the hometown folks at MacDill Air Force Base are planning their own show of support.
Florida launches new testing mandates as COVID-19 spreads through nursing homes
Florida announced stricter rules for long-term care facilities as the number of deaths connected to those centers continues to climb.
Florida announced stricter rules for long-term care facilities as the number of deaths connected to those centers continues to climb.
Video shows how quickly COVID-19 can spread in buffet-style restaurant setting
An experiment filmed by Japan’s public broadcasting organization NHK shows how easy it is for a virus like COVID-19 to spread on a cruise ship or in buffet-style restaurant.
An experiment filmed by Japan’s public broadcasting organization NHK shows how easy it is for a virus like COVID-19 to spread on a cruise ship or in buffet-style restaurant.
63-page CDC document shelved by White House offered detailed reopening guidance
Advice from the nation’s top disease control experts on how to safely reopen businesses and institutions in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic included detailed instructive guidance and some more restrictive measures than the plan released by the White House last month.
Advice from the nation’s top disease control experts on how to safely reopen businesses and institutions in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic included detailed instructive guidance and some more restrictive measures than the plan released by the White House last month.
Here's who's hiring in Florida, now that businesses are reopening
CareerSource Tampa Bay has a list of "Hot Jobs" on their home page. These are jobs that are hiring right now in the Bay Area. It's updated as soon as jobs are available.
CareerSource Tampa Bay has a list of "Hot Jobs" on their home page. These are jobs that are hiring right now in the Bay Area. It's updated as soon as jobs are available.
More than a dozen patients hospitalized from two Pinellas County nursing homes
As COVID-19 cases continue to vex Bay Area nursing homes, Pinellas County officials are closely monitoring two facilities where more than a dozen residents required emergency transport on Monday.
As COVID-19 cases continue to vex Bay Area nursing homes, Pinellas County officials are closely monitoring two facilities where more than a dozen residents required emergency transport on Monday.
Which Florida beaches are open? Counties begin reopening beaches with restrictions
Here's an ongoing list of what beaches in Florida are open as the state recovers from the coronavirus pandemic. Hopeful beachgoers should check with local authorities for any restrictions not listed here, though.
Here's an ongoing list of what beaches in Florida are open as the state recovers from the coronavirus pandemic. Hopeful beachgoers should check with local authorities for any restrictions not listed here, though.
Sewage testing could show spread of COVID-19, scientists say
Researchers are testing sewage to determine the prevalence of COVID-19 in the community.
Researchers are testing sewage to determine the prevalence of COVID-19 in the community.
COVID-19, testing soar in state prisons
Eight Florida prisons are hot spots for COVID-19, with the number of inmates testing positive for the highly contagious disease continuing to soar even as the state loosens restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of the virus.
Eight Florida prisons are hot spots for COVID-19, with the number of inmates testing positive for the highly contagious disease continuing to soar even as the state loosens restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of the virus.
Fauci warns of 'suffering and death' if US reopens too soon
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, is warning Congress that if the country reopens too soon during the coronavirus pandemic, it will bring “needless suffering and death.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, is warning Congress that if the country reopens too soon during the coronavirus pandemic, it will bring “needless suffering and death.”
Amid coronavirus shutdowns, Florida grandson treats 87-year-old grandma to day at 'salon'
If the coronavirus stay-at-home orders have taught us anything, it’s the importance of family.
If the coronavirus stay-at-home orders have taught us anything, it’s the importance of family.