Florida man put COVID-19 warning sign on his door to avoid arrest, police say
A Florida man tried to deter authorities last week by placing a makeshift sign on his door that claimed he was infected with the coronavirus, police said.
A Florida man tried to deter authorities last week by placing a makeshift sign on his door that claimed he was infected with the coronavirus, police said.
Clearwater firefighter tells critically ill 'Make-A-Wish' kids their wishes are just on hold
The coronavirus pandemic has caused the cancellation of many events, including meetings for Make-A-Wish children with terminal illnesses. But a fireman in Clearwater, Florida, offered words of encouragement in a video uploaded on April 22.
The coronavirus pandemic has caused the cancellation of many events, including meetings for Make-A-Wish children with terminal illnesses. But a fireman in Clearwater, Florida, offered words of encouragement in a video uploaded on April 22.
US unemployment claims surge by another 4.4 million
More than 4.4 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as job cuts escalated across an economy that remains all but shut down, the government said Thursday.
More than 4.4 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as job cuts escalated across an economy that remains all but shut down, the government said Thursday.
Manatee, Sarasota school districts reschedule graduation dates
It's become much more evident that high school seniors won't have the traditional graduation ceremony they expected earlier this year after the COVID-19 outbreak.
It's become much more evident that high school seniors won't have the traditional graduation ceremony they expected earlier this year after the COVID-19 outbreak.
Walmart begins mandating one-way aisles
In order to encourage social distancing while shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic, Walmart stores are updating their policy by creating one-way aisles.
In order to encourage social distancing while shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic, Walmart stores are updating their policy by creating one-way aisles.
Mom and daughter dress up for grocery visit to lighten mood during coronavirus pandemic
A mother and daughter in Florida decided to lighten the mood during the coronavirus pandemic, donning shark and giraffe costumes during a recent visit to the grocery store.
A mother and daughter in Florida decided to lighten the mood during the coronavirus pandemic, donning shark and giraffe costumes during a recent visit to the grocery store.
Publix buying excess milk, produce from farmers and donating it to food banks
As farmers around the country have been forced to dump milk and destroy produce due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Publix announced a new initiative to partner with those farmers and bring them some relief.
As farmers around the country have been forced to dump milk and destroy produce due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Publix announced a new initiative to partner with those farmers and bring them some relief.
'We are over this': Orlando restaurant announces plans to reopen dining room on May 1st
However, while no officials plans for reopening Florida has been announced, a gourmet grilled cheese restaurant in Windermere announced that they will reopen for dine-in guests on May 1st.
However, while no officials plans for reopening Florida has been announced, a gourmet grilled cheese restaurant in Windermere announced that they will reopen for dine-in guests on May 1st.
Lutz college student overcomes COVID-19, is greeted with car parade after
A college student from Pasco County is finally home after battling COVID-19 for six weeks.
A college student from Pasco County is finally home after battling COVID-19 for six weeks.
Scammer takes furloughed Busch Gardens employee's tax refund, stimulus check
With no income coming in, Meri Jerrell relying on the stimulus money to support herself, but learned someone filed taxes in her name and took her stimulus check and her tax refund.
With no income coming in, Meri Jerrell relying on the stimulus money to support herself, but learned someone filed taxes in her name and took her stimulus check and her tax refund.
Two nursing homes account for 23 deaths from COVID-19 in Manatee County
Nearly two dozen residents have died due to COVID-19 at two long-term care facilities owned by the same management company in Manatee County: Braden River Rehab Center and Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center.
Nearly two dozen residents have died due to COVID-19 at two long-term care facilities owned by the same management company in Manatee County: Braden River Rehab Center and Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center.
Trump says he 'disagrees strongly' with decision to reopen Georgia, says 'it's too soon'
President Donald Trump said he told Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp his opening of certain businesses was not part of phase one of the federal guidelines to reopen the state.
President Donald Trump said he told Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp his opening of certain businesses was not part of phase one of the federal guidelines to reopen the state.
Four more COVID-19 test sites opening in Hillsborough County
Four new COVID-19 testing sites opened in Hillsborough County Wednesday, adding to the effort to increase testing capacity in Tampa Bay.
Four new COVID-19 testing sites opened in Hillsborough County Wednesday, adding to the effort to increase testing capacity in Tampa Bay.
Theme parks, businesses ask governor for reopening guidelines, sports announce limited return
Theme parks and business owners want a set of guidelines to help them keep employees and customers safe once Florida reopens.
Theme parks and business owners want a set of guidelines to help them keep employees and customers safe once Florida reopens.
CDC director warns that COVID-19 could return in winter combined with flu in deadlier second wave
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of an even deadlier second wave of COVID-19 come winter.
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of an even deadlier second wave of COVID-19 come winter.
Pharmaceutical company offering free insulin to diabetic patients who have lost health coverage
Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk announced that it will offer a free supply of insulin for 90 days to people with diabetes who have lost health insurance due to a change in job status because of the COVID-19 crisis.
Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk announced that it will offer a free supply of insulin for 90 days to people with diabetes who have lost health insurance due to a change in job status because of the COVID-19 crisis.
2 cats in NY state test positive for virus
Two pet cats in New York state have tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first cases in companion animals in the United States, federal officials said Wednesday.
Two pet cats in New York state have tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first cases in companion animals in the United States, federal officials said Wednesday.
Florida coronavirus cases top 28,500 as total deaths reach 927
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 707 since Tuesday'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 28,576.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 707 since Tuesday'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 28,576.
Two Tampa nurses give foster children free birthday parties
Two Tampa nurses have thrown more than 1,000 birthday parties for foster children through their non-profit organization called 'Celebrate Birthdays'.
Two Tampa nurses have thrown more than 1,000 birthday parties for foster children through their non-profit organization called 'Celebrate Birthdays'.
States eye Georgia as model as it prepares to reopen many businesses Friday
This Friday, Georgia will lead the nation, beginning what could be a risky process of re-opening. That includes allowing close-contact businesses like nail salons, gyms and even tattoo parlors to resume business, subject to safety guidelines.
This Friday, Georgia will lead the nation, beginning what could be a risky process of re-opening. That includes allowing close-contact businesses like nail salons, gyms and even tattoo parlors to resume business, subject to safety guidelines.