Baby boy gets confetti party from medical staff after final round of chemotherapy
A 10-month-old North Carolina boy gets a confetti party after completing his final round of chemotherapy.
A 10-month-old North Carolina boy gets a confetti party after completing his final round of chemotherapy.
Unimpressed by online classes, college students seek refunds
Schools insist that, after being forced to close by their states, they’re still offering students a quality education.
Schools insist that, after being forced to close by their states, they’re still offering students a quality education.
Hospitals test surgical patients for COVID-19 as elective procedures resume
Elective surgeries across the state of Florida have resumed, but many hospitals are now screening patients for COVID-19 before they head into the operation room. Doctors hope the extra precaution will help prevent the virus from spreading to medical staff and other patients.
Elective surgeries across the state of Florida have resumed, but many hospitals are now screening patients for COVID-19 before they head into the operation room. Doctors hope the extra precaution will help prevent the virus from spreading to medical staff and other patients.
Coronavirus model cited by White House now predicts nearly 135,000 US deaths by August
Up from 74,000 deaths just a week ago, the new estimates are driven by more people leaving isolation at home and states reopening.
Up from 74,000 deaths just a week ago, the new estimates are driven by more people leaving isolation at home and states reopening.
Charges for violating 'stay at home' order dropped against Pinellas Park game store owner
The case against a Pinellas Park business owner who was arrested for refusing to close during the county’s ‘stay at home’ order has been dismissed.
The case against a Pinellas Park business owner who was arrested for refusing to close during the county’s ‘stay at home’ order has been dismissed.
After more than a month, Pinellas County beaches reopen with large law enforcement presence
Ever since March 20, Pinellas County beaches were closed -- but not anymore. People can once again feel the sugar sand between their toes, but there are a few things to keep in mind before beachgoers make their way to the Gulf waters.
Ever since March 20, Pinellas County beaches were closed -- but not anymore. People can once again feel the sugar sand between their toes, but there are a few things to keep in mind before beachgoers make their way to the Gulf waters.
Illinois boy who lost parts from all 4 limbs gets ‘Star Wars’-themed multi-grip bionic ‘Hero Arm’
Ethan Sappington, 7, is the youngest person in the United States to receive a multi-grip bionic arm.
Ethan Sappington, 7, is the youngest person in the United States to receive a multi-grip bionic arm.
Coronavirus cases in Florida increase by 819 in Monday update, near 37,000 total
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 819 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 36,897.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 819 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 36,897.
Phase one of Florida governor's reopening plan is now in effect
Florida has officially begun its reopening process with Governor Ron DeSantis' "slow, phased approach."
Florida has officially begun its reopening process with Governor Ron DeSantis' "slow, phased approach."
Tampa area Westfield malls to reopen May 15
Westfield malls in the Tampa area will reopen to the public on May 15, the company announced.
Westfield malls in the Tampa area will reopen to the public on May 15, the company announced.
J.Crew files for Chap. 11 bankruptcy as pandemic smothers retail
The owner of J.Crew is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, two months after the first person in New York tested positive for COVID-19.
The owner of J.Crew is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, two months after the first person in New York tested positive for COVID-19.
Pinellas Park providing free face masks to small businesses
Small businesses in need of face masks can get some for free.
Small businesses in need of face masks can get some for free.
Porch pirates in Washington dress up as nurses to steal packages amid coronavirus, police say
A pair of thieves disguised as nurses stole packages off porches in a Washington state community amid the coronavirus pandemic, authorities said Saturday.
A pair of thieves disguised as nurses stole packages off porches in a Washington state community amid the coronavirus pandemic, authorities said Saturday.
Sarasota County eases beach restrictions; parking lots open Monday
Beaches in Sarasota County were already open for a week for exercise only, but, starting Monday, beachgoers can hit the sand for all purposes, including sunbathing.
Beaches in Sarasota County were already open for a week for exercise only, but, starting Monday, beachgoers can hit the sand for all purposes, including sunbathing.
Beaches in Manatee County reopen with two-hour parking time limit
Manatee County will reopen its beaches starting at 10 a.m. Monday -- and it's not just for exercise. Beachgoers will be able to lay out under the sun as long as they social distance and are in groups of less than 10. Parking in Manatee County will have a two-hour limit, and violators will be ticketed.
Manatee County will reopen its beaches starting at 10 a.m. Monday -- and it's not just for exercise. Beachgoers will be able to lay out under the sun as long as they social distance and are in groups of less than 10. Parking in Manatee County will have a two-hour limit, and violators will be ticketed.
New COVID-19 drive-up testing site opens in Sarasota
The state's 11th drive-up COVID-19 testing location opened up at the University Town Center Mall on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Anyone who wants to get tested, regardless if they're showing symptoms or not, is welcome -- even if they do not have insurance.
The state's 11th drive-up COVID-19 testing location opened up at the University Town Center Mall on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Anyone who wants to get tested, regardless if they're showing symptoms or not, is welcome -- even if they do not have insurance.
Local retail stores prepare to re-open under governor's 'phase one'
Starting Monday, retail stores can re-open, but owners must follow strict guidelines, including, customers maintaining a distance of six feet apart and owner only operating at 25 percent capacity.
Starting Monday, retail stores can re-open, but owners must follow strict guidelines, including, customers maintaining a distance of six feet apart and owner only operating at 25 percent capacity.
Pinellas County prepared to reopen the beaches Monday morning
Come Monday morning, it's back to business as usual for Pinellas County Beaches and Sheriff Gualtieri said they're ready.
Come Monday morning, it's back to business as usual for Pinellas County Beaches and Sheriff Gualtieri said they're ready.
Americans without bank accounts must wait for federal stimulus checks
A House Ways and Means Committee memo obtained by AP estimated about 5 million paper checks will be issued each week, meaning those most in need could wait many weeks for their payments.
A House Ways and Means Committee memo obtained by AP estimated about 5 million paper checks will be issued each week, meaning those most in need could wait many weeks for their payments.
Three more Hillsborough residents died from COVID-19 as state cases top 36,000
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 615 since Saturday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 36,078.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 615 since Saturday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 36,078.