Nursing home resident had COVID-19, family learns after his death
More families of people who lived in long-term care before they died from COVID-19 want to know why the spread of the disease was kept a secret until it was too late.
More families of people who lived in long-term care before they died from COVID-19 want to know why the spread of the disease was kept a secret until it was too late.
Winter Haven shop giving sanitizer to healthcare workers, shelters
Not many retail establishments give away items for free, but Home Remedy in Winter Haven does. And they're giving away something people are still clamoring for: hand sanitizer.
Not many retail establishments give away items for free, but Home Remedy in Winter Haven does. And they're giving away something people are still clamoring for: hand sanitizer.
Florida's overwhelmed unemployment website taken down for the weekend
A message on Florida's unemployment website says the system will be down until Monday because it is processing payments.
A message on Florida's unemployment website says the system will be down until Monday because it is processing payments.
Over 4,000 students in Tampa Bay have not signed onto e-learning courses
Distance-learning has been going on for a little over a month now, but there are still thousands of students across the Bay Area who have not checked into their classes.
Distance-learning has been going on for a little over a month now, but there are still thousands of students across the Bay Area who have not checked into their classes.
Family makes sidewalk chalk Monopoly game during COVID-19 lockdown
A family in Grimes, Iowa, made a full game of Monopoly on a neighborhood sidewalk using chalk as a way to keep themselves busy during the coronavirus lockdown, local media reported.
A family in Grimes, Iowa, made a full game of Monopoly on a neighborhood sidewalk using chalk as a way to keep themselves busy during the coronavirus lockdown, local media reported.
First lady Melania Trump sends gifts to hospitals in 10 states, including Florida
Melania Trump is sending blankets, caps and other gifts to hospitals in 10 states, including some hit hardest by the new coronavirus outbreak, for use by medical staff and children who are patients.
Melania Trump is sending blankets, caps and other gifts to hospitals in 10 states, including some hit hardest by the new coronavirus outbreak, for use by medical staff and children who are patients.
Trump signs $484 billion measure to aid employers, hospitals
resident Donald Trump has signed a $484 billion bill that aids employers and hospitals under stress from the coronavirus pandemic.
resident Donald Trump has signed a $484 billion bill that aids employers and hospitals under stress from the coronavirus pandemic.
Disney theme parks may not reopen until 2021, Wall Street analyst says
Disneyland and Disney World may remain closed until next year, a Wall Street analyst projected this week.
Disneyland and Disney World may remain closed until next year, a Wall Street analyst projected this week.
Federal government confiscates face masks meant for Florida firefighters
A shipment of 1 million face masks en route to South Florida for firefighters was confiscated last week by the federal government, Miami-Dade's top emergency management official said.
A shipment of 1 million face masks en route to South Florida for firefighters was confiscated last week by the federal government, Miami-Dade's top emergency management official said.
Fake stimulus checks, deceptive advertising trick citizens in need of COVID-19 relief funds
Fraudsters quickly got to work figuring out ways to rip off Americans who were expecting a check from the U.S. Treasury, as part of the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Fraudsters quickly got to work figuring out ways to rip off Americans who were expecting a check from the U.S. Treasury, as part of the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
AdventHealth's testing site closes Friday due to weather
The storms rolling through Tampa early Friday morning has forced health officials to close one COVID-19 drive-thru testing site for the day.
The storms rolling through Tampa early Friday morning has forced health officials to close one COVID-19 drive-thru testing site for the day.
1 in 4 Americans have lost job because of coronavirus; most think they'll return to work
One out of every four American adults say someone in their household has lost a job to the coronavirus pandemic, but the vast majority expect those former jobs will return once the crisis passes
One out of every four American adults say someone in their household has lost a job to the coronavirus pandemic, but the vast majority expect those former jobs will return once the crisis passes
Starbucks serves 1 million free coffees to front-line workers, extends offer through May 31
Starbucks announced Thursday that the company would be extending its current free coffee offer to front-line workers and first responders through the end of May.
Starbucks announced Thursday that the company would be extending its current free coffee offer to front-line workers and first responders through the end of May.
Orlando man charged with spitting at police, claiming coronavirus
A Florida man spit at police officers and told them he had the new coronavirus as they arrested him for shoplifting at a convenience story, authorities said.
A Florida man spit at police officers and told them he had the new coronavirus as they arrested him for shoplifting at a convenience story, authorities said.
'Parks and Recreation' cast returning for scripted special to benefit coronavirus relief
The original cast members of “Parks and Recreation” are getting back to work for a coronavirus-related fundraising special.
The original cast members of “Parks and Recreation” are getting back to work for a coronavirus-related fundraising special.
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse owner to return $20M in small business loans
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse owner, Ruth’s Hospitality Group, announced Thursday that it is repaying $20 million in coronavirus aid received under the Paycheck Protection Program after the Treasury Department asked publicly traded companies to return the funds meant for small businesses.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse owner, Ruth’s Hospitality Group, announced Thursday that it is repaying $20 million in coronavirus aid received under the Paycheck Protection Program after the Treasury Department asked publicly traded companies to return the funds meant for small businesses.
Ocala drive-in theater one of few in country showing new movies
Social distancing added and popcorn still popping at the concession stand, the Ocala Drive In theater is one of the only movie theaters in America currently showing first run movies.
Social distancing added and popcorn still popping at the concession stand, the Ocala Drive In theater is one of the only movie theaters in America currently showing first run movies.
Death toll rises as Bay Area long-term care facilities fight uphill COVID-19 battle
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are proving to be hotbeds for the novel coronavirus. A growing percentage of COVID-19 cases and deaths are attributed to long-term care facilities.
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are proving to be hotbeds for the novel coronavirus. A growing percentage of COVID-19 cases and deaths are attributed to long-term care facilities.
Manatee County drive-through COVID-19 test site opens April 29
Manatee County will soon have the ability to test 740 more people for COVID-19 thanks to testing materials purchased with the help of Manatee County Regional Health.
Manatee County will soon have the ability to test 740 more people for COVID-19 thanks to testing materials purchased with the help of Manatee County Regional Health.
Bay area food pantry sees record number of families needing food during coronavirus pandemic
The St. Petersburg Free Clinic has seen a 72% increase in the number of families in need of food assistance.
The St. Petersburg Free Clinic has seen a 72% increase in the number of families in need of food assistance.