Best Buy to bring back in-home, in-store services
Electronic retailer Best Buy is bringing back some of its services that had to be suspended for the safety of its customers as well as employees during the coronavirus pandemic.
Electronic retailer Best Buy is bringing back some of its services that had to be suspended for the safety of its customers as well as employees during the coronavirus pandemic.
Bay Area leaders have mixed reaction to DeSantis plan to reopen the state
Governor Ron DeSantis’ plan to start re-opening the state’s economy is laid out in an executive order, but the details weren’t immediately available for local leaders, who had mixed initial reactions.
Governor Ron DeSantis’ plan to start re-opening the state’s economy is laid out in an executive order, but the details weren’t immediately available for local leaders, who had mixed initial reactions.
Coronavirus student loan interest waivers being offered — how to take advantage
President Trump has aided those with student loans by suspending payments until September 30, 2020. But who qualifies for this relief?
President Trump has aided those with student loans by suspending payments until September 30, 2020. But who qualifies for this relief?
Trump says he won't extend social distancing guidelines
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the federal government will not be extending its coronavirus social distancing guidelines once they expire Thursday, and his son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, predicted that by July the country will be “really rocking again.”
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the federal government will not be extending its coronavirus social distancing guidelines once they expire Thursday, and his son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, predicted that by July the country will be “really rocking again.”
First phase of plan to reopen Florida will start Monday, governor says
Florida will gradually lift coronavirus lockdowns in several phases over the next few weeks, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday, though parts of the state will reopen more slowly than others.
Florida will gradually lift coronavirus lockdowns in several phases over the next few weeks, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday, though parts of the state will reopen more slowly than others.
Social distancing may protect pets from catching, spreading COVID-19
Diane Thompson said Tess, her Labradoodle, is helping her get through this quarantine.
Diane Thompson said Tess, her Labradoodle, is helping her get through this quarantine.
What to expect when traveling through Tampa International Airport as it adapts to post-pandemic era
Officials announced the TPA Ready initiative Wednesday to protect travelers from COVID-19. Employees at the airport are being required to wear face masks. Passengers are being strongly urged to wear them.
Officials announced the TPA Ready initiative Wednesday to protect travelers from COVID-19. Employees at the airport are being required to wear face masks. Passengers are being strongly urged to wear them.
Strike teams testing Manatee County long-term care facilities patients, staff for COVID-19
Strike teams from the state are focused on testing patients and staff of long-term care facilities.
Strike teams from the state are focused on testing patients and staff of long-term care facilities.
Baseball Hall of Fame cancels induction ceremony due to coronavirus
Derek Jeter, Larry Walker and the rest of this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame class will have to wait another year for their big moment at Cooperstown.
Derek Jeter, Larry Walker and the rest of this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame class will have to wait another year for their big moment at Cooperstown.
Very good dogs don't necessarily make very good co-workers
What do we know about how this new-found time with your dog might be affecting your productivity?
What do we know about how this new-found time with your dog might be affecting your productivity?
Dozens hit the sand and surf as Hernando County reopens beaches, parks
Beaches and parks in Hernando County reopened on Wednesday after the county commission voted to unlock the gates a day earlier.
Beaches and parks in Hernando County reopened on Wednesday after the county commission voted to unlock the gates a day earlier.
Nursing home staff cheers after 94-year-old Holocaust survivor beats coronavirus
A 94-year-old Holocaust survivor was greeted with cheers and the red-carpet treatment as he was released from quarantine after beating COVID-19.
A 94-year-old Holocaust survivor was greeted with cheers and the red-carpet treatment as he was released from quarantine after beating COVID-19.
Officials: 2 Georgia men drank cleaning products to fight COVID-19
Two Georgia men were hospitalized after drinking cleaning products hoping to prevent a coronavirus infection, officials said.
Two Georgia men were hospitalized after drinking cleaning products hoping to prevent a coronavirus infection, officials said.
Growing number of studies say remdesivir shows promise in treating COVID-19
A California-based biotech company says its experimental drug remdesivir has proven effective against the new coronavirus in a major U.S. government study that put it to a strict test.
A California-based biotech company says its experimental drug remdesivir has proven effective against the new coronavirus in a major U.S. government study that put it to a strict test.
Costco stores will require customers to wear face masks while shopping starting May 4
Costco has updated its policy page regarding its response to the novel coronavirus, saying that all "Costco members and guests must wear a mask or face covering that covers the mouth and nose at all times while at Costco." The policy will go into effect May 4."This requirement does not apply to children under the age of 2 or to individuals who are unable to wear a mask or face covering due to a medical condition," according to Costco's updated page, noting that the use of a face mask or covering should not serve as substitute for social distancing.Costco had previously stated that the face mask policy would only apply to some of its stores before the April 29 update.
Costco has updated its policy page regarding its response to the novel coronavirus, saying that all "Costco members and guests must wear a mask or face covering that covers the mouth and nose at all times while at Costco." The policy will go into effect May 4."This requirement does not apply to children under the age of 2 or to individuals who are unable to wear a mask or face covering due to a medical condition," according to Costco's updated page, noting that the use of a face mask or covering should not serve as substitute for social distancing.Costco had previously stated that the face mask policy would only apply to some of its stores before the April 29 update.
NY woman, 101, has survived Spanish flu pandemic, cancer and coronavirus, family says
A 101-year-old New York woman who survived the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 and beat cancer has now overcome COVID-19, according to a local report.
A 101-year-old New York woman who survived the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 and beat cancer has now overcome COVID-19, according to a local report.
Prosecutors: Frontline worker stole engagement ring, credit card from patient who died of COVID-19
A temporary frontline worker stands accused of stealing an engagement ring from a patient at an assisted living facility in Denver, Colo., who died of COVID-19. Prosecutors said Elizabeth Daniels, 29, also used the woman’s credit card to purchase a vehicle the day the woman passed away.
A temporary frontline worker stands accused of stealing an engagement ring from a patient at an assisted living facility in Denver, Colo., who died of COVID-19. Prosecutors said Elizabeth Daniels, 29, also used the woman’s credit card to purchase a vehicle the day the woman passed away.
Students push for Bright Futures deadline extension amid SAT, ACT cancellations
With standardized testing postponed, college scholarships, like Bright Futures, are in limbo. Hundreds of thousands of Florida high school seniors are relying on the Bright Futures scholarships to help make college affordable in the fall. To qualify, students must achieve a certain score on the SAT or the ACT exam. Many students were hoping to retake the tests and boost their scores.
With standardized testing postponed, college scholarships, like Bright Futures, are in limbo. Hundreds of thousands of Florida high school seniors are relying on the Bright Futures scholarships to help make college affordable in the fall. To qualify, students must achieve a certain score on the SAT or the ACT exam. Many students were hoping to retake the tests and boost their scores.
Starbucks to reopen 90% of US stores by June in ‘carefully planned stages,’ according to report
U.S. stores will be open for to-go and delivery service, with cafe seating remaining closed to customers.
U.S. stores will be open for to-go and delivery service, with cafe seating remaining closed to customers.
'A good cop and a great man': Florida officer dies of coronavirus after traveling to Boston, police say
"He took tremendous pride in being a police officer and carried himself with confidence and integrity. Today, the City of Clermont lost a good cop and a great man," Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway said when speaking of the officer who lost his life to coronavirus.
"He took tremendous pride in being a police officer and carried himself with confidence and integrity. Today, the City of Clermont lost a good cop and a great man," Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway said when speaking of the officer who lost his life to coronavirus.