Hospitals top priority for governor's task force to reopen Florida
Getting hospitals back in business was a top topic of discussion on a conference call Thursday with Governor Ron DeSantis’ task force to reopen the state.
Getting hospitals back in business was a top topic of discussion on a conference call Thursday with Governor Ron DeSantis’ task force to reopen the state.
Somber Congress delivers nearly $500B more in virus aid
The House is reassembling to send President Donald Trump a fourth bipartisan bill to help businesses crippled by the coronavirus.
The House is reassembling to send President Donald Trump a fourth bipartisan bill to help businesses crippled by the coronavirus.
Adding an extra layer of nylon pantyhose to a DIY face mask improves protection, researchers say
Nationwide shortages of key medical supplies amid the COVID-19 pandemic have forced millions of citizens to fashion protective equipment to keep themselves safe during the widespread outbreak.
Nationwide shortages of key medical supplies amid the COVID-19 pandemic have forced millions of citizens to fashion protective equipment to keep themselves safe during the widespread outbreak.
CDC indicates that people can spread novel coronavirus to pets in some situations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends limiting contact with pets if you are sick or are feeling sick.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends limiting contact with pets if you are sick or are feeling sick.
Florida's total coronavirus cases top 29,000 after increase of 1,072; 60 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,027 since Wednesday's evening update as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 29,648.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,027 since Wednesday's evening update as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 29,648.
Hillsborough judge reminds parents custody agreements remain in place despite coronavirus pandemic
The chief judge in Hillsborough County put out an administrative order reminding parents they are legally obligated to follow court orders.
The chief judge in Hillsborough County put out an administrative order reminding parents they are legally obligated to follow court orders.
COVID-19-positive inmate taken to Hillsborough County jail
An inmate booked into the Orient Road Jail on Wednesday tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
An inmate booked into the Orient Road Jail on Wednesday tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Virtual group therapy offered to Bay Area residents, free of charge
Experts say COVID-19 is taking a toll on everyone’s mental health. The number of people seeking help from crisis counselors is up ten-fold.
Experts say COVID-19 is taking a toll on everyone’s mental health. The number of people seeking help from crisis counselors is up ten-fold.
Family did not know nursing home was overrun with COVID-19 cases until it was too late
Family members in Minnesota are still trying to figure out how the nursing home in Florida where their mother lived became a hot sport for COVID-19 infection without anyone knowing.
Family members in Minnesota are still trying to figure out how the nursing home in Florida where their mother lived became a hot sport for COVID-19 infection without anyone knowing.
Family donates phone chargers to hospitals after phone call helped their loved one battling COVID-19
As Dr. Steve Hefler lay fighting COVID-19 in the ICU at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, his family in San Diego felt helpless because his cell phone died within 48 hours and he didn't have a charger.
As Dr. Steve Hefler lay fighting COVID-19 in the ICU at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, his family in San Diego felt helpless because his cell phone died within 48 hours and he didn't have a charger.
Rebuilding airline industry could be long trek
Reviving the airline industry in Florida could take years to get back to January levels, requiring confidence from passengers that their flights and their destinations are safe from the coronavirus.
Reviving the airline industry in Florida could take years to get back to January levels, requiring confidence from passengers that their flights and their destinations are safe from the coronavirus.
Majority of Floridians think social distancing should continue into May, poll finds
A new poll indicates that a majority of Floridians think it's too soon to begin loosening social distancing guidelines.
A new poll indicates that a majority of Floridians think it's too soon to begin loosening social distancing guidelines.
Golfers emerge from quarantine, tee off in Napa
Under the new, revised order, golfers must be Napa County residents. All water fountains and washing stations must be closed off. There is no sharing of equipment.
Under the new, revised order, golfers must be Napa County residents. All water fountains and washing stations must be closed off. There is no sharing of equipment.
Abigail Disney slams company’s coronavirus furloughs while executives reportedly get bonuses
Walt Disney Co. heiress Abigail Disney criticized the media giant over its decision to furlough thousands of employees during the coronavirus pandemic while also reportedly keeping bonuses for executives.
Walt Disney Co. heiress Abigail Disney criticized the media giant over its decision to furlough thousands of employees during the coronavirus pandemic while also reportedly keeping bonuses for executives.
With streamlined construction projects, highway speeders are still a problem
Driving on local roads and highways is a different experience these days, with significantly less traffic and more construction.
Driving on local roads and highways is a different experience these days, with significantly less traffic and more construction.
State makes slow progress on processing jobless claims, payments
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, rushing to reduce a massive backlog of claims, has processed 30.6 percent of its claims, with unemployment payments of up of $275 a week going out to 17 percent of the applicants.
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, rushing to reduce a massive backlog of claims, has processed 30.6 percent of its claims, with unemployment payments of up of $275 a week going out to 17 percent of the applicants.
Tow truck drivers honk their appreciation for TGH's team
A parade of tow trucks wound across Davis Islands last night, but there was no accident and no wrecked cars needed a tow.
A parade of tow trucks wound across Davis Islands last night, but there was no accident and no wrecked cars needed a tow.
Trump says Thunderbirds, Blue Angels will do flyovers across the country to honor medical workers
In the coronavirus task force briefing Wednesday, President Trump said that the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels and the Air Force's Thunderbirds would be doing flyovers of major American cities in honor of "American medical workers" — and that on July Fourth he would bring back the Independence Day celebration held last year on the National Mall.
In the coronavirus task force briefing Wednesday, President Trump said that the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels and the Air Force's Thunderbirds would be doing flyovers of major American cities in honor of "American medical workers" — and that on July Fourth he would bring back the Independence Day celebration held last year on the National Mall.
Teachers in Washington can give letter grades, but no Fs amid pandemic
Washington state officials have released new instructions for how school districts should evaluate more than a million students amid school shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Washington state officials have released new instructions for how school districts should evaluate more than a million students amid school shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Texas girl, 10, who made hand-sewn coronavirus masks for nurses, killed in ATV accident
The heartwarming story of a curly-haired 10-year-old girl who sewed coronavirus masks and donated them to nurses at a Texas hospital turned tragic last week when she was killed in an ATV accident.
The heartwarming story of a curly-haired 10-year-old girl who sewed coronavirus masks and donated them to nurses at a Texas hospital turned tragic last week when she was killed in an ATV accident.