Phone lines down for Hillsborough County call center focused on connecting residents to relief funds
A special call center scheduled to open Monday morning to help Hillsborough County residents get access to disaster recovery funds hit a road block this morning: Phone lines are overwhelmed and callers cannot get through.
A special call center scheduled to open Monday morning to help Hillsborough County residents get access to disaster recovery funds hit a road block this morning: Phone lines are overwhelmed and callers cannot get through.
Tom Hanks, who recovered from COVID-19, says his blood will be used for research
The actor and his wife Rita Wilson had tested positive for COVID-19 in March.
The actor and his wife Rita Wilson had tested positive for COVID-19 in March.
Retirees in The Villages to get prescription drug deliveries by drone
Senior citizens in the country’s largest retirement community will soon be getting some of their medications delivered by drones as part of a partnership between UPS and CVS.
Senior citizens in the country’s largest retirement community will soon be getting some of their medications delivered by drones as part of a partnership between UPS and CVS.
Funeral for murdered Utah couple streamed online due to state's coronavirus restrictions
A husband and wife, killed in their Utah home a week ago as their three young children slept, have been laid to rest at a funeral service that was streamed online due to the state’s coronavirus stay-at-home order.
A husband and wife, killed in their Utah home a week ago as their three young children slept, have been laid to rest at a funeral service that was streamed online due to the state’s coronavirus stay-at-home order.
Coronavirus cases in Florida top 32,000 in morning update
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 610 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 32,138.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 610 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 32,138.
Coronavirus could affect hurricane response in Florida
Florida officials are considering adjusting the state’s hurricane-response plans to prepare for the possibility of an early storm season intersecting with the COVID-19 pandemic, Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz said Friday.
Florida officials are considering adjusting the state’s hurricane-response plans to prepare for the possibility of an early storm season intersecting with the COVID-19 pandemic, Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz said Friday.
Nearly 40 coronavirus-related deaths occurred among six nursing homes in Manatee, Sarasota counties
Nursing homes in Florida -- deemed as "ground zero" by the governor -- continue to face a growing number of COVID-19 cases and deaths, including facilities within Manatee and Sarasota counties.
Nursing homes in Florida -- deemed as "ground zero" by the governor -- continue to face a growing number of COVID-19 cases and deaths, including facilities within Manatee and Sarasota counties.
USNS Comfort's last patients discharged, ship to leave NY by end of month, Navy announces
The USNS Comfort, a hospital ship brought to New York City to assist in the response to the coronavirus pandemic, has discharged its last patients and will return to Virginia by the end of the month, the Navy announced Sunday.
The USNS Comfort, a hospital ship brought to New York City to assist in the response to the coronavirus pandemic, has discharged its last patients and will return to Virginia by the end of the month, the Navy announced Sunday.
Conflicting statements, ongoing technical issues continue to confound Florida’s jobless
Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity shut down its online unemployment system, and does not plan to bring back online until Monday. Meanwhile, the state is sending conflicting signals regarding the governor’s executive order waiving work-search requirements for applicants.
Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity shut down its online unemployment system, and does not plan to bring back online until Monday. Meanwhile, the state is sending conflicting signals regarding the governor’s executive order waiving work-search requirements for applicants.
Hillsborough County’s R3 Program Call Center opens Monday to help residents access relief funds
Hillsborough County is opening a special call center on Monday, April 27, to help residents get access to disaster recovery funds available to assist in paying utility bills, rent, and even mortgage payments.
Hillsborough County is opening a special call center on Monday, April 27, to help residents get access to disaster recovery funds available to assist in paying utility bills, rent, and even mortgage payments.
Florida's COVID-19 testing to ramp up; antibody tests on their way, DeSantis says
FDA-approved tests for COVID-19 antibodies are expected to arrive in Florida on May 1, Governor Ron DeSantis said in a press conference in Orlando on Sunday.
FDA-approved tests for COVID-19 antibodies are expected to arrive in Florida on May 1, Governor Ron DeSantis said in a press conference in Orlando on Sunday.
Small businesses in Sarasota County can apply for a loan
Low-interest loans will be made available for small businesses directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic in Sarasota County.
Low-interest loans will be made available for small businesses directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic in Sarasota County.
Pastor defies house arrest, holds church with 100 congregants in spite of stay-at-home order
Louisiana pastor Tony Spell defied house arrest on Sunday and held a church service with more than 100 congregants present.
Louisiana pastor Tony Spell defied house arrest on Sunday and held a church service with more than 100 congregants present.
Texas mayor apologizes for going to nail salon in violation of stay-at-home order
Beaumont, Texas, mayor Becky Ames is apologizing for going to a nail salon in violation of the state's stay-at-home order.
Beaumont, Texas, mayor Becky Ames is apologizing for going to a nail salon in violation of the state's stay-at-home order.
Spain lets children play outside after 44 days under strict lockdown
Children were let outside to play in Spain on Sunday after 44 days under strict lockdown because of coronavirus.
Children were let outside to play in Spain on Sunday after 44 days under strict lockdown because of coronavirus.
To open or not to open? The great beach debate continues in Pinellas County
Many Pinellas County residents are ready to get back to the beach. With Sarasota County reopening its beaches for exercise on Monday, many residents hope Pinellas County will be next and some leaders seem to agree.
Many Pinellas County residents are ready to get back to the beach. With Sarasota County reopening its beaches for exercise on Monday, many residents hope Pinellas County will be next and some leaders seem to agree.
Coronavirus cases in Florida top 31,000 Sunday; 1,074 deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 689 since Saturday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 31,528.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 689 since Saturday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 31,528.
CDC adds 6 new symptoms of coronavirus to list
The Centers for Disease Control has tripled the number of symptoms that could be indicators of coronavirus, including muscle pain, headache and new loss of taste or smell.
The Centers for Disease Control has tripled the number of symptoms that could be indicators of coronavirus, including muscle pain, headache and new loss of taste or smell.
Land O'Lakes ministry teamed up with Station House BBQ to feed hundreds in need
Father and Son ministries teamed up with Station House BBQ to feeds people in need.
Father and Son ministries teamed up with Station House BBQ to feeds people in need.
Lost incentive to exercise with gyms closed? Take a walk, USF instructor advises
The "safer-at-home" orders have had an unintended consequence as people can't go to the gym or fitness centers and may have lost that incentive to exercise.
The "safer-at-home" orders have had an unintended consequence as people can't go to the gym or fitness centers and may have lost that incentive to exercise.