Arizona GOP chair suggests anti-lockdown protesters dress like health care workers
The chairwoman of the Republican Party in Arizona has stirred controversy for a tweet she sent out late last week advising those planning to protest stay-at-home orders amid the coronavirus pandemic to wear scrubs and masks.
The chairwoman of the Republican Party in Arizona has stirred controversy for a tweet she sent out late last week advising those planning to protest stay-at-home orders amid the coronavirus pandemic to wear scrubs and masks.
Florida's total coronavirus cases top 33,000 in Wednesday's update
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 347 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 33,193.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 347 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 33,193.
Gilead says remdesivir proved effective against coronavirus in US study
A biotech company says its experimental drug has proved effective against the new coronavirus in a major U.S. government study that put it to a strict test.
A biotech company says its experimental drug has proved effective against the new coronavirus in a major U.S. government study that put it to a strict test.
With phones jammed, Hillsborough opens online portal to apply for coronavirus aid
With their phone system overwhelmed, Hillsborough County says residents who need financial help because of the COVID-19 shutdown can now apply for help online.
With their phone system overwhelmed, Hillsborough County says residents who need financial help because of the COVID-19 shutdown can now apply for help online.
Scores of veterans killed in 'horrific' coronavirus outbreak at Massachusetts elder care facility
The coronavirus has killed at least 80 veterans at an elder care facility in Massachusetts, in what's being described as the deadliest known outbreak at a long-term care facility in the U.S.
The coronavirus has killed at least 80 veterans at an elder care facility in Massachusetts, in what's being described as the deadliest known outbreak at a long-term care facility in the U.S.
Coronavirus keeps Florida's gasoline prices low
The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is below $2 throughout Florida, according to the AAA auto club. Amid a 70-percent decline in demand because of the coronavirus, prices are down $1 a gallon from a year ago and average $1.77 a gallon.
The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is below $2 throughout Florida, according to the AAA auto club. Amid a 70-percent decline in demand because of the coronavirus, prices are down $1 a gallon from a year ago and average $1.77 a gallon.
High school seniors in Polk County will have a traditional graduation in June, school officials say
When surveyed, it turned out the majority of Polk County high school seniors don't want to have a virtual or drive-through graduation. They want a traditional one.
When surveyed, it turned out the majority of Polk County high school seniors don't want to have a virtual or drive-through graduation. They want a traditional one.
Univ. of Florida looks at testing students for COVID-19
University of Florida officials on Tuesday said they are considering testing 500 to 1,000 students a day for COVID-19 as the school looks at plans to reopen campus in the fall semester.
University of Florida officials on Tuesday said they are considering testing 500 to 1,000 students a day for COVID-19 as the school looks at plans to reopen campus in the fall semester.
SNAP benefits expanded for online grocery store orders
Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, will be able to shop for groceries online during the coronavirus pandemic.
Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, will be able to shop for groceries online during the coronavirus pandemic.
Forced to dump beer, Minnesota brewery calls on state to provide relief
A brewery in Minnesota dumped 30 barrels of craft beer on April 21 – a move the owners say was necessary and may become routine after sales plummeted due to the state-ordered closure of bars and restaurants in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A brewery in Minnesota dumped 30 barrels of craft beer on April 21 – a move the owners say was necessary and may become routine after sales plummeted due to the state-ordered closure of bars and restaurants in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Central Florida officials discuss reopening recommendations for Disney World, Universal, other theme parks
The Orange County's Economic Recovery Task Force met virtually Tuesday, and discussed some ideas for reopening the area's economy.
The Orange County's Economic Recovery Task Force met virtually Tuesday, and discussed some ideas for reopening the area's economy.
Dining out during a pandemic: Experts release guide for restaurants to reopen
As Florida looks to gradually lift coronavirus restrictions, it will likely mean heading back to your favorite restaurant will be much different from before.
As Florida looks to gradually lift coronavirus restrictions, it will likely mean heading back to your favorite restaurant will be much different from before.
Changes, restrictions on air travel could be long-term without vaccine or treatment for COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic will continue to alter how passengers travel. Airlines and airports are announcing changes to make sure employees and customers are safe as Florida and many other states begin to reopen.
The coronavirus pandemic will continue to alter how passengers travel. Airlines and airports are announcing changes to make sure employees and customers are safe as Florida and many other states begin to reopen.
'We're not all going to survive this': Economic impact from COVID-19 forces salon owner to close
A salon owner in Champlin, Minnesota is feeling the fallout from the coronavirus first hand. After weeks of no customers, she's been forced to do something she never dreamed of: close her doors.
A salon owner in Champlin, Minnesota is feeling the fallout from the coronavirus first hand. After weeks of no customers, she's been forced to do something she never dreamed of: close her doors.
Amazon, Instacart and other essential workers reportedly plan walk-out strike May 1
According a report from The Intercept, the employees will call in sick or walk off the job during their lunch break.
According a report from The Intercept, the employees will call in sick or walk off the job during their lunch break.
Trump orders meat processing plants to remain open
The order will use the Defense Production Act to classify meat processing as critical infrastructure to keep production plants open, according to the Associated Press.
The order will use the Defense Production Act to classify meat processing as critical infrastructure to keep production plants open, according to the Associated Press.
Navy officer of 31 years gets car parade after retirement ceremony canceled due to COVID-19
A decorated Navy officer received a sweet car parade to celebrate his retirement after the coronavirus pandemic forced his official ceremony to be cancelled.
A decorated Navy officer received a sweet car parade to celebrate his retirement after the coronavirus pandemic forced his official ceremony to be cancelled.
Workers marked 'ineligible' for unemployment provided directions to reapply for federal benefits
Independent contractors and gig workers who lost work during the pandemic are supposed to get federal unemployment benefits. But many of you are telling us you applied and were denied.
Independent contractors and gig workers who lost work during the pandemic are supposed to get federal unemployment benefits. But many of you are telling us you applied and were denied.
Some city leaders apprehensive beaches reopening in Manatee County
After a lengthy discussion Tuesday afternoon, Manatee County commissioners voted unanimously to reopen Coquina and Manatee beaches, starting at 10 a.m. Monday.
After a lengthy discussion Tuesday afternoon, Manatee County commissioners voted unanimously to reopen Coquina and Manatee beaches, starting at 10 a.m. Monday.
Phone system glitches mire first day of open COVID-19 testing in Hillsborough
For the first time Tuesday, free COVID-19 testing was offered by Hillsborough County to anyone who wanted one. But getting a test proved to be easier said than done.
For the first time Tuesday, free COVID-19 testing was offered by Hillsborough County to anyone who wanted one. But getting a test proved to be easier said than done.