After furloughing 95% of workers, SeaWorld seeks federal loan
SeaWorld Entertainment is seeking a loan from a federal program meant to help businesses retain workers during pandemic-related shutdowns, but labor group says the theme park company is undeserving because it furloughed 95% of its employees.
SeaWorld Entertainment is seeking a loan from a federal program meant to help businesses retain workers during pandemic-related shutdowns, but labor group says the theme park company is undeserving because it furloughed 95% of its employees.
This season's stylish accessory? Face masks
If you haven’t noticed yet, facial masks are becoming more common. What started as a simple safety measure has become a fashion trend for many wearers.
If you haven’t noticed yet, facial masks are becoming more common. What started as a simple safety measure has become a fashion trend for many wearers.
Plan to reopen Florida will be unveiled Wednesday, DeSantis tells president
In an Oval Office meeting with the president Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said that he will outline a reopening plan for the state on Wednesday – one day before his existing safer-at-home order is due to expire.
In an Oval Office meeting with the president Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said that he will outline a reopening plan for the state on Wednesday – one day before his existing safer-at-home order is due to expire.
Some Polk residents may qualify for COVID-19 relief programs
Help is on the way for those trying to keep a roof over their heads in the wake of COVID-19. Monday morning, two new programs kick off.
Help is on the way for those trying to keep a roof over their heads in the wake of COVID-19. Monday morning, two new programs kick off.
Florida's unemployment system will be unavailable nightly for maintenance
Florida’s unemployment website will be unavailable for all but new claims each night as the system undergoes maintenance and the state works on a backlog of claims because of the coronavirus, the Department of Economic Opportunity said Tuesday.
Florida’s unemployment website will be unavailable for all but new claims each night as the system undergoes maintenance and the state works on a backlog of claims because of the coronavirus, the Department of Economic Opportunity said Tuesday.
All Hillsborough residents should get COVID-19 test: DeSantis, county leaders
The county's website says to call 813-272-5900 Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to schedule an appointment for a free COVID-19 test.
The county's website says to call 813-272-5900 Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to schedule an appointment for a free COVID-19 test.
Blue Angels may fly over Tampa to honor those on the front line, reports say
The Blue Angels have been seen in other parts of the U.S., flying over cities to honor healthcare workers, first responders and other essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Blue Angels have been seen in other parts of the U.S., flying over cities to honor healthcare workers, first responders and other essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Closings and cancellations in Tampa Bay area due to coronavirus
Officials across the state of Florida are taking steps to prevent or at least slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. We'll keep this list updated with the latest closures, cancellations and other information for Florida and the Tampa Bay area.
Officials across the state of Florida are taking steps to prevent or at least slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. We'll keep this list updated with the latest closures, cancellations and other information for Florida and the Tampa Bay area.
Hernando votes to reopen parks and beaches
Commissioners in Hernando County voted to reopen beaches and parks as of Wednesday, with the restriction that visitors maintain social-distancing guidelines.
Commissioners in Hernando County voted to reopen beaches and parks as of Wednesday, with the restriction that visitors maintain social-distancing guidelines.
Florida coronavirus cases increase by 700 Tuesday; 83 new deaths reported
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 708 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 32,846.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 708 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 32,846.
JetBlue passengers will be required to wear face masks
Flying in a post-quarantine world will most likely require face masks for the foreseeable future.
Flying in a post-quarantine world will most likely require face masks for the foreseeable future.
Every week little girl looks forward to saying ‘hi’ to UPS delivery man during lockdown
A UPS driver in Massachusetts makes a little girl’s day each week by waving to her from the front porch while dropping off packages during lockdown.
A UPS driver in Massachusetts makes a little girl’s day each week by waving to her from the front porch while dropping off packages during lockdown.
Adventurous penguin meets Oregon Zoo otters
The closure of Oregon Zoo has allowed Humboldt penguin Nacho to get to know his fellow residents.
The closure of Oregon Zoo has allowed Humboldt penguin Nacho to get to know his fellow residents.
Trump suggests schools should open for a 'short period of time' before academic year ends
President Trump, in his Monday coronavirus press briefing, said he thinks it would be a “good idea” if schools open up, even for a “short period of time” before the end of the academic year.
President Trump, in his Monday coronavirus press briefing, said he thinks it would be a “good idea” if schools open up, even for a “short period of time” before the end of the academic year.
'Walking Funds the Cure,' aimed at fundraising pediatric cancer research, will go virtual this year
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted so many organizations, especially when it comes to fundraising.
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted so many organizations, especially when it comes to fundraising.
Drive-thru COVID-19 test site opens at Posner Park in Davenport
Residents in Davenport will now have coronavirus testing available nearby.
Residents in Davenport will now have coronavirus testing available nearby.
Sarasota County health department hosts second series of drive-thru testing
Residents in Sarasota County will have another chance to get tested for the novel coronavirus as health officials open drive-thru testing sites for the second week in a row.
Residents in Sarasota County will have another chance to get tested for the novel coronavirus as health officials open drive-thru testing sites for the second week in a row.
Drive-through food pantry helps Parrish residents get by
Struggling families in Manatee County are getting a helping hand from a church congregation operating a drive-through food pantry. Volunteers said they have seen the need grow from a few dozen to hundreds in recent weeks.
Struggling families in Manatee County are getting a helping hand from a church congregation operating a drive-through food pantry. Volunteers said they have seen the need grow from a few dozen to hundreds in recent weeks.
Six weeks without pay: Jobless Floridians see no end to unemployment nightmare
Hairstylists and other self-employed and sub-contracted employees grow increasingly concerned after being marked ineligible for unemployment by the state of Florida, despite the federal government allotted funds for them in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Hairstylists and other self-employed and sub-contracted employees grow increasingly concerned after being marked ineligible for unemployment by the state of Florida, despite the federal government allotted funds for them in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Report details economic impact of school closures in Florida
Florida’s economy could take an estimated $859 million hit as a result of school campuses being closed for six weeks during the coronavirus pandemic.
Florida’s economy could take an estimated $859 million hit as a result of school campuses being closed for six weeks during the coronavirus pandemic.