City of Lakeland cancels 'Red, White and Kaboom' Fourth of July celebration due to COVID-19
The City of Lakeland announced Friday it is canceling the 2020 'Red, White and Kaboom' Fourth of July celebration due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The City of Lakeland announced Friday it is canceling the 2020 'Red, White and Kaboom' Fourth of July celebration due to the coronavirus pandemic.
What is herd immunity and will it protect us from COVID-19?
People everywhere are searching for answers to bring an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. One term that is being thrown around a lot is "herd immunity." So what exactly is it? Will it protect us from the deadly disease? Los Angeles Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer stopped by Good Day LA Friday to answer those questions.
People everywhere are searching for answers to bring an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. One term that is being thrown around a lot is "herd immunity." So what exactly is it? Will it protect us from the deadly disease? Los Angeles Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer stopped by Good Day LA Friday to answer those questions.
Venice cancels Fourth of July fireworks because of COVID-19 financial, operational concerns
Fireworks won’t be lighting the night sky in Venice, Florida this Fourth of July due to COVID-19-related financial and operational concerns, says Venice city manager Ed Lavallee.
Fireworks won’t be lighting the night sky in Venice, Florida this Fourth of July due to COVID-19-related financial and operational concerns, says Venice city manager Ed Lavallee.
Florida's Fisher Island Club rejects coronavirus aid despite members' votes to keep it
Florida’s exclusive Fisher Island Club has chosen not to accept the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program loan despite receiving the plurality of equity member votes to keep the money, according to a recent report.
Florida’s exclusive Fisher Island Club has chosen not to accept the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program loan despite receiving the plurality of equity member votes to keep the money, according to a recent report.
Tampa Bay Lightning step up to help Pinellas Park diaper bank in need of donations
Under normal circumstances, having a baby is expensive. Even before the coronavirus pandemic, one in three families struggled to buy diapers. Now, with more than 30 million Americans unemployed, the need is even greater.
Under normal circumstances, having a baby is expensive. Even before the coronavirus pandemic, one in three families struggled to buy diapers. Now, with more than 30 million Americans unemployed, the need is even greater.
Coronavirus cases in Florida increase by over 1,000 in Friday's update, topping 34,000
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,038 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 34,728.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,038 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 34,728.
When will schools reopen? Education leaders weigh options for summer, fall semesters
While the governor plans to slowly reopen Florida, school administrators are coming up with their plans to continue distance learning over the summer and what classroom environments could look like in the fall.
While the governor plans to slowly reopen Florida, school administrators are coming up with their plans to continue distance learning over the summer and what classroom environments could look like in the fall.
Universal Orlando to check temperatures of employees starting Friday
Anyone with a temperature exceeding 99.9°F will not be permitted to enter and must wait 72 hours before coming back.
Anyone with a temperature exceeding 99.9°F will not be permitted to enter and must wait 72 hours before coming back.
Major U.S. airlines to require passengers to wear face masks
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines said Thursday they will soon require passengers to cover their faces during flights, following the lead of JetBlue Airways.
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines said Thursday they will soon require passengers to cover their faces during flights, following the lead of JetBlue Airways.
Lakeland parks, trails and boat ramps on May 1
The city of Lakeland is working to reopen its economy. On Monday, commissioners voted unanimously to reopen the city's parks trails and boat ramps on May 1. Tennis courts and Cleveland Heights Golf Course also received the green light to reopen in the city limits.
The city of Lakeland is working to reopen its economy. On Monday, commissioners voted unanimously to reopen the city's parks trails and boat ramps on May 1. Tennis courts and Cleveland Heights Golf Course also received the green light to reopen in the city limits.
Salons, barbershops watch Georgia for guidance on reopening
Hair salons and barbershops will not be part of the first phase of reopening Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis said Thursday. At Colour Bar Salon in Tampa, the news came as a tough blow after weeks without customers and income.
Hair salons and barbershops will not be part of the first phase of reopening Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis said Thursday. At Colour Bar Salon in Tampa, the news came as a tough blow after weeks without customers and income.
Going to the dentist in Florida may be very different, post-shutdown
Starting May 4, Floridians can finally have their teeth cleaned at the dentist, go for an exam at the eye doctor, or have knee surgery. Resuming those elective procedures is all part of Governor Ron DeSantis’ phase-one plan to reopen the state.
Starting May 4, Floridians can finally have their teeth cleaned at the dentist, go for an exam at the eye doctor, or have knee surgery. Resuming those elective procedures is all part of Governor Ron DeSantis’ phase-one plan to reopen the state.
Masks recommended, not mandatory as Florida begins to reopen
Covering our faces and social distancing are things we've gotten used to while out in public during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Covering our faces and social distancing are things we've gotten used to while out in public during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Task force recommendations would ramp up Florida's economy
As Gov. Ron DeSantis begins to slowly reopen the state, recommendations issued by a task force offer a glimpse into what Florida could look like as it emerges from the coronavirus shutdown.
As Gov. Ron DeSantis begins to slowly reopen the state, recommendations issued by a task force offer a glimpse into what Florida could look like as it emerges from the coronavirus shutdown.
As officials consider easing COVID-19 restrictions, small ‘social bubbles’ may be way to new normal
As the White House’s social distancing guidelines expire and states like Georgia and Oklahoma lift coronavirus lockdown orders, the desire to go back to the way things were doesn’t necessarily mean that social life will be what it was before the restrictions.
As the White House’s social distancing guidelines expire and states like Georgia and Oklahoma lift coronavirus lockdown orders, the desire to go back to the way things were doesn’t necessarily mean that social life will be what it was before the restrictions.
JetBlue wants to suspend service at 16 airports, including Tampa; other airlines request to halt services
This week, JetBlue, Delta and Spirit Airlines have asked the U.S. Department of Transportation to suspend services to certain airports, where they have been a significant drop in the number of passengers.
This week, JetBlue, Delta and Spirit Airlines have asked the U.S. Department of Transportation to suspend services to certain airports, where they have been a significant drop in the number of passengers.
USF professor's newest Molekule filter gets FDA clearance for medical use
Decades of development and years of research, led by University of South Florida distinguished professor Yogi Goswami, are now culminating at the perfect moment in history.
Decades of development and years of research, led by University of South Florida distinguished professor Yogi Goswami, are now culminating at the perfect moment in history.
Death of Seminole Pavilion nurse brings Freedom Square death toll to 17
April 13 was the day employees at Seminole's Freedom Square learned a resident at their facility had COVID-19. They quickly learned it wasn't just one -- and staff were showing symptoms, too, they told FOX 13's Jennifer Holton.
April 13 was the day employees at Seminole's Freedom Square learned a resident at their facility had COVID-19. They quickly learned it wasn't just one -- and staff were showing symptoms, too, they told FOX 13's Jennifer Holton.
Restaurants get ready to reopen on Monday, but not all dining establishments are ready
The governor gave restaurants the green light to re-open, but only at 25% capacity and they must follow social distancing orders.
The governor gave restaurants the green light to re-open, but only at 25% capacity and they must follow social distancing orders.
Hillsborough County extends 'safer-at-home' only until Monday, matching state order
With phase one of Florida's reopening plan moving forward on May 4, it's time for city and county leaders to determine how to apply the governor's directive at the local level. In Hillsborough County, that means extending the local safer-at-home order just enough to match the timing of the statewide order.
With phase one of Florida's reopening plan moving forward on May 4, it's time for city and county leaders to determine how to apply the governor's directive at the local level. In Hillsborough County, that means extending the local safer-at-home order just enough to match the timing of the statewide order.