Group protests state unemployment system in Tampa
Hundreds of thousands of Floridians who've lost jobs due to COVID-19 are depending on the state's troubled unemployment system. But many have been unable to get through for weeks and are unable to get help to pay their bills.
Hundreds of thousands of Floridians who've lost jobs due to COVID-19 are depending on the state's troubled unemployment system. But many have been unable to get through for weeks and are unable to get help to pay their bills.
Doctors, hospitals suffer financially, hope to resume operations May 8
Elective medical procedures like surgery for chronic pain, treatment for some cardiac bypass patients, and even routine cleanings at the dentist all stopped five weeks ago. The governor made the call to save resources for a potential surge in COVID-19 cases.
Elective medical procedures like surgery for chronic pain, treatment for some cardiac bypass patients, and even routine cleanings at the dentist all stopped five weeks ago. The governor made the call to save resources for a potential surge in COVID-19 cases.
Outlook for COVID-19 in Florida's long-term care facilities worsens as new data emerges
In Pinellas County, 40% of those whose death is attributed to COVID-19 were residents of long-term care facilities. In Manatee County, it’s 43%. In Sarasota County, it’s 44%.
In Pinellas County, 40% of those whose death is attributed to COVID-19 were residents of long-term care facilities. In Manatee County, it’s 43%. In Sarasota County, it’s 44%.
Georgia restaurants resume dine-in services Monday
Starting Monday, Governor Brian Kemp is allowing customers eat inside restaurants statewide.
Starting Monday, Governor Brian Kemp is allowing customers eat inside restaurants statewide.
DeSantis: Reopening Florida economy will be 'slow and steady,' but no timeline yet
Governor Ron DeSantis says Hillsborough County is, for the moment, better off than most when it comes to COVID-19 infections.
Governor Ron DeSantis says Hillsborough County is, for the moment, better off than most when it comes to COVID-19 infections.
Lakeland announces financial aid program for residents; parks, boat ramps to reopen May 1
Leaders in Lakeland voted unanimously Monday to reopen city parks, trails, and boat ramps starting May 1.
Leaders in Lakeland voted unanimously Monday to reopen city parks, trails, and boat ramps starting May 1.
Leader of North Carolina group protesting lockdowns reportedly tests positive for COVID-19
An administrator for the ReOpen NC Facebook page, which has helped organize recent protests in the state, posted a message saying she tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to reports.
An administrator for the ReOpen NC Facebook page, which has helped organize recent protests in the state, posted a message saying she tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to reports.
Essential businesses co-op with non-essential shops to sell products
Businesses are coming together to help one another during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Businesses are coming together to help one another during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
NBA pushes plan to reopen facilities until May 8 at earliest
The May 8 date is far from firm, the NBA said, warning teams that it “may push this timing back if developments warrant," according to the Associated Press.
The May 8 date is far from firm, the NBA said, warning teams that it “may push this timing back if developments warrant," according to the Associated Press.
Hillsborough County schools releases extra Storytime episodes online
Hillsborough County Public Schools teamed up with the Hillsborough Education Foundation, the Hillsborough Chamber, and Scholastic to bring some fun to storytime.
Hillsborough County Public Schools teamed up with the Hillsborough Education Foundation, the Hillsborough Chamber, and Scholastic to bring some fun to storytime.
America's wealthiest zip code rejects $2M coronavirus relief aid from government, resident says
Florida’s exclusive Fisher Island, home to the wealthiest zip code the country, ultimately voted to reject $2 million in federally-approved coronavirus relief allocated to the community’s homeowners’ association as part of the government's Paycheck Protection Program meant for small businesses, a resident said.
Florida’s exclusive Fisher Island, home to the wealthiest zip code the country, ultimately voted to reject $2 million in federally-approved coronavirus relief allocated to the community’s homeowners’ association as part of the government's Paycheck Protection Program meant for small businesses, a resident said.
Pinellas commissioners could vote Tuesday on relaxing beach restrictions
Pinellas County is moving closer to opening its beaches for exercise after sweeping closures due to COVID-19.
Pinellas County is moving closer to opening its beaches for exercise after sweeping closures due to COVID-19.
Lakers received $4.6M coronavirus small business loan, will return funds
The Los Angeles Lakers said Monday they have returned a $4.6 million loan received under the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program, an initiative meant to help cash-strapped small businesses weather the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Los Angeles Lakers said Monday they have returned a $4.6 million loan received under the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program, an initiative meant to help cash-strapped small businesses weather the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
School buses transform into roaming WiFi hotspots for Polk County students
Almost half the students in Polk County do not have access to the internet, according to a recent study by the school district. That is an even bigger problem now than before the pandemic.
Almost half the students in Polk County do not have access to the internet, according to a recent study by the school district. That is an even bigger problem now than before the pandemic.
No apparent issues as Sarasota County beaches reopen for limited use
After shutting down for more than a month, Sarasota’s beaches are officially back open, sort of.
After shutting down for more than a month, Sarasota’s beaches are officially back open, sort of.
FDA tells hand sanitizer producers to make it unpalatable after surge in poison control calls
The Food and Drug Administration is calling on hand sanitizer manufacturers to make sure the gooey alcohol-based substance is "unpalatable" after a surge of poisonings were reported across the country during COVID-19.
The Food and Drug Administration is calling on hand sanitizer manufacturers to make sure the gooey alcohol-based substance is "unpalatable" after a surge of poisonings were reported across the country during COVID-19.
Alaska Girl Scouts to get federal relief loan for lost cookie sales
Selling Girl Scout cookies is normally a foolproof business model, but the coronavirus outbreak cooled sales of for Alaska scourts.
Selling Girl Scout cookies is normally a foolproof business model, but the coronavirus outbreak cooled sales of for Alaska scourts.
Small business loan program plagued by outages, delays as second wave of aid begins
E-Tran, the Small Business Administration's electronic system used to help process applications for government-backed aid, has suffered glitches amid the first wave of applicants.
E-Tran, the Small Business Administration's electronic system used to help process applications for government-backed aid, has suffered glitches amid the first wave of applicants.
Texas restaurants, stores, malls, movie theaters can reopen May 1 at reduced capacity
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that restaurants and stores will be allowed to operate at 25 percent capacity across the state starting May 1.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that restaurants and stores will be allowed to operate at 25 percent capacity across the state starting May 1.
Social distancing will continue ‘through the summer,’ Dr. Deborah Birx says
The White House Coronavirus Task Force response coordinator also addressed Trump's musings about sunlight and disinfectant as a possible COVID-19 treatment.
The White House Coronavirus Task Force response coordinator also addressed Trump's musings about sunlight and disinfectant as a possible COVID-19 treatment.