Clearwater closing portion of Cleveland Street for stores, restaurants to expand
Following similar announcements from Tampa and St. Petersburg, city officials in Clearwater said part of a major downtown street will be closed through the end of May to help businesses.
Following similar announcements from Tampa and St. Petersburg, city officials in Clearwater said part of a major downtown street will be closed through the end of May to help businesses.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says US COVID-19 death toll ‘likely higher’ than official tallies
As of May 12, Johns Hopkins had reported that more than 81,000 people in the United States had died from the novel coronavirus.
As of May 12, Johns Hopkins had reported that more than 81,000 people in the United States had died from the novel coronavirus.
Steak 'n Shake permanently closes 57 of its restaurants amid coronavirus crisis
When it comes to dining options, there will be fewer steaks and shakes to be had.
When it comes to dining options, there will be fewer steaks and shakes to be had.
Coronavirus cases in Florida near 42,000 in Tuesday's update; 44 new deaths reported
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 941 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 41,923.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 941 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 41,923.
76-year-old woman in Argentina leads aerobics class for her neighbors
A physical education teacher from Buenos Aires, Argentina is uniting her neighbors and keeping them fit with socially-distanced workout classes.
A physical education teacher from Buenos Aires, Argentina is uniting her neighbors and keeping them fit with socially-distanced workout classes.
Las Vegas restaurant employees say they fired after refusing to sign COVID-19 'liability waiver'
Workers at a Las Vegas restaurant said they were fired after refusing to sign a liability waiver.
Workers at a Las Vegas restaurant said they were fired after refusing to sign a liability waiver.
Trump says Americans could see a second round of stimulus payments: 'We're talking about that'
President Trump said Monday his administration is considering a second round of coronavirus stimulus payments.
President Trump said Monday his administration is considering a second round of coronavirus stimulus payments.
Service plazas along Florida’s Turnpike resume food services
Service plazas along Florida’s Turnpike have resumed food services, but the three in South Florida are only offering takeout orders.
Service plazas along Florida’s Turnpike have resumed food services, but the three in South Florida are only offering takeout orders.
This year's Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix has been canceled
Another local sporting event has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Another local sporting event has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Tampa General Hospital workers in clinical trial using hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 preventative
Frontline healthcare workers in Tampa are participating in a clinical trial to see if a drug being used to treat COVID-19 can actually prevent the virus. It is part of a nationwide research program on hydroxychloroquine, an FDA-approved drug commonly used to treat malaria.
Frontline healthcare workers in Tampa are participating in a clinical trial to see if a drug being used to treat COVID-19 can actually prevent the virus. It is part of a nationwide research program on hydroxychloroquine, an FDA-approved drug commonly used to treat malaria.
Daughter of WWII veteran who died alone in nursing home wants end to COVID-19 lockdown
A World War II veteran passed away in a nursing home during the coronavirus lockdown. His daughter says he didn't have the virus, but they were still unable to visit him due to Governor Ron DeSantis' ruling that said no visitors were allowed.
A World War II veteran passed away in a nursing home during the coronavirus lockdown. His daughter says he didn't have the virus, but they were still unable to visit him due to Governor Ron DeSantis' ruling that said no visitors were allowed.
St. Pete mayor on board with MLB plan, as long as health isn't at risk
Major League Baseball could open its season on July 4, but without fans in the stands. Owners reportedly agreed on a plan to play 82 games in empty stadiums. Games would largely be against division rivals.
Major League Baseball could open its season on July 4, but without fans in the stands. Owners reportedly agreed on a plan to play 82 games in empty stadiums. Games would largely be against division rivals.
Beachfront hotels try to make the best of cancellations during historically busy season
Beachfront hotels and restaurants are some of the hardest-hit by the pandemic in the Bay Area and across the country, according to new data released by the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
Beachfront hotels and restaurants are some of the hardest-hit by the pandemic in the Bay Area and across the country, according to new data released by the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
Despite COVID-19 canceling party plans, WWII veteran celebrates 102nd birthday singing, dancing
Marietta man and World War II veteran celebrated his 102nd birthday with no party due to social distancing, but that didn't stop him from singing and dancing a little.
Marietta man and World War II veteran celebrated his 102nd birthday with no party due to social distancing, but that didn't stop him from singing and dancing a little.
Experts worry CDC is sidelined in coronavirus response
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has repeatedly found its suggestions for fighting the coronavirus outbreak taking a backseat to other concerns within the Trump administration.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has repeatedly found its suggestions for fighting the coronavirus outbreak taking a backseat to other concerns within the Trump administration.
Demonstrators do push-ups, squats outside Pinellas courthouse to protest gym closures
Demonstrators gathered outside of the Pinellas County Courthouse on Monday by doing squats and push-ups to protest the continued closures of gyms and recreation centers in Florida.
Demonstrators gathered outside of the Pinellas County Courthouse on Monday by doing squats and push-ups to protest the continued closures of gyms and recreation centers in Florida.
County officials continue to monitor beach, virus activity after busy Mother's Day weekend
Visitors to beaches across the Bay Area appeared to be doing it right this weekend, as they hit the sand amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Visitors to beaches across the Bay Area appeared to be doing it right this weekend, as they hit the sand amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hillsborough EPG chairman 'shocked' after seeing so few people wearing masks
The Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group met again Monday, the day that the state’s salons were cleared to reopen. A major point of the group’s discussion was Les Miller’s call for more mask-wearing in public.
The Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group met again Monday, the day that the state’s salons were cleared to reopen. A major point of the group’s discussion was Les Miller’s call for more mask-wearing in public.
Twitter to label disputed COVID-19 tweets
Twitter announced Monday it will start alerting users when a tweet makes disputed or misleading claims about the coronavirus.
Twitter announced Monday it will start alerting users when a tweet makes disputed or misleading claims about the coronavirus.
Out-of-work Floridians must request benefits through unemployment website every two weeks
For many Floridians, the state's unemployment website has been a source of headaches and frustration for weeks and, for some, even months. There's one more step claimants will need to be aware of to ensure they receive their unemployment funds.
For many Floridians, the state's unemployment website has been a source of headaches and frustration for weeks and, for some, even months. There's one more step claimants will need to be aware of to ensure they receive their unemployment funds.