Hair and nail salons in Florida to reopen on Monday, DeSantis announces
Coronavirus hair can soon be professionally snipped.
Coronavirus hair can soon be professionally snipped.
Beach capacity website shows Pass-A-Grille at capacity within first hour
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office launched its new Beach Capacity Dashboard website Friday afternoon to show beachgoers, in real-time, every bridge, parking lot, and beach access point -- and whether those spots are open, nearing capacity, or overcrowded and closed.
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office launched its new Beach Capacity Dashboard website Friday afternoon to show beachgoers, in real-time, every bridge, parking lot, and beach access point -- and whether those spots are open, nearing capacity, or overcrowded and closed.
COVID-19 shutdowns are clearing the air, but pollution will return as economies reopen
The air is getting cleaner amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but these blue skies may be temporary.
The air is getting cleaner amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but these blue skies may be temporary.
Llama antibodies studied as potential treatment for COVID-19
A new study explores how antibodies from llamas immunized with “prefusion-stabilized betacoronavirus spike proteins” may prove beneficial as therapeutic treatment for COVID-19 patients.
A new study explores how antibodies from llamas immunized with “prefusion-stabilized betacoronavirus spike proteins” may prove beneficial as therapeutic treatment for COVID-19 patients.
Truck drivers say they're working harder than ever, for less pay
Truck drivers are staying busy during the pandemic. They continue to haul supplies across the country. But even though they're working, they say they're hurting.
Truck drivers are staying busy during the pandemic. They continue to haul supplies across the country. But even though they're working, they say they're hurting.
Jobless rate spikes to 14.7%, highest since Great Depression
The unemployment rate could reach 16% or more. Twenty-one million jobs may have been lost in April.
The unemployment rate could reach 16% or more. Twenty-one million jobs may have been lost in April.
Employers may not be required to provide protection for employees against COVID-19
Workers around the country who are concerned their employer does not provide enough protection against the spread of COVID-19 face a difficult decision: return to work and risk infection or quit, lose income, benefits, and the ability to get unemployment income.
Workers around the country who are concerned their employer does not provide enough protection against the spread of COVID-19 face a difficult decision: return to work and risk infection or quit, lose income, benefits, and the ability to get unemployment income.
Free to reopen, dentists grapple with new sanitation standards
With dentists and doctors across Florida now clear to reopen their practices, some are already back up and running while others are planning for next week. Now, patients are getting a first look at yet another way the world is changing amid the pandemic.
With dentists and doctors across Florida now clear to reopen their practices, some are already back up and running while others are planning for next week. Now, patients are getting a first look at yet another way the world is changing amid the pandemic.
Coronavirus cases in Florida top 39,000 in Friday update; 69 additional deaths reported
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 371 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 39,199.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 371 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 39,199.
Why farmers dump food and crops while grocery stores run dry and Americans struggle
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wage a silent war across the country, American farmers are being forced to pour out milk, crush eggs, toss fresh fruits and vegetables, euthanize livestock and plow under perfectly robust crops
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wage a silent war across the country, American farmers are being forced to pour out milk, crush eggs, toss fresh fruits and vegetables, euthanize livestock and plow under perfectly robust crops
Florida State Forest campgrounds reopening with social distancing guidelines
Florida officials announced Friday morning they will reopening most state-operated campgrounds, campsites and recreation areas.
Florida officials announced Friday morning they will reopening most state-operated campgrounds, campsites and recreation areas.
Two drive-thru safari parks in Florida are back open
There are two safari parks that reopened this week in Florida, allowing people to stay in their vehicles and have their own wild experience.
There are two safari parks that reopened this week in Florida, allowing people to stay in their vehicles and have their own wild experience.
WestShore Plaza reopens for business Friday, May 8
The WestShore Plaza will be back open for business Friday morning.
The WestShore Plaza will be back open for business Friday morning.
Know before you go: Pinellas sheriff launches online tracking tool for crowded beaches
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is launching a new website it says will show, in real-time, whether the beach is open for visitors -- or at capacity and closed.
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is launching a new website it says will show, in real-time, whether the beach is open for visitors -- or at capacity and closed.
Bay Area nursing home death toll nears 150, including some employees
The COVID-19 death toll connected to long-term care facilities in Florida continues to grow. Data released from the Florida Department of Health Thursday shows 39% of those who died from COVID-19 in Florida were residents at one of the state's 622 nursing homes or assisted living fatalities.
The COVID-19 death toll connected to long-term care facilities in Florida continues to grow. Data released from the Florida Department of Health Thursday shows 39% of those who died from COVID-19 in Florida were residents at one of the state's 622 nursing homes or assisted living fatalities.
Bay Area man was sick, possibly with COVID-19, long before first known case in Florida
The novel coronavirus might have been in our community much longer than doctors have been able to test for it, medical experts said Thursday after finding out about a recent positive antibody test dating back to early February.
The novel coronavirus might have been in our community much longer than doctors have been able to test for it, medical experts said Thursday after finding out about a recent positive antibody test dating back to early February.
Chef Wolfgang Puck calls for restaurant industry bailout
In the face of COVID-19, world-renowned chef Wolfgang Puck is calling on the Federal Government to offer a hand to a struggling restaurant industry.
In the face of COVID-19, world-renowned chef Wolfgang Puck is calling on the Federal Government to offer a hand to a struggling restaurant industry.
Visit Florida encourages locals to travel the state as it prepares for tourists in fall
Hotel revenue in April for the state is down by $1.6 billion when you compare to the money that flowed in last year.
Hotel revenue in April for the state is down by $1.6 billion when you compare to the money that flowed in last year.
Hillsborough's Emergency Policy Group extends local state of emergency as testing ramps up
Hillsborough County’s Emergency Policy Group extended the local state of emergency order Thursday.
Hillsborough County’s Emergency Policy Group extended the local state of emergency order Thursday.
Lawsuit seeks to allow short-term vacation rentals to open for business
A lawsuit claims the governor’s latest executive order to re-open Florida is unfairly punishing them while allowing hotel chains to open up freely
A lawsuit claims the governor’s latest executive order to re-open Florida is unfairly punishing them while allowing hotel chains to open up freely