Bloomingdale high school seniors receive caps and gowns, anticipate July commencement ceremony
The tentative commencement dates for Hillsborough public school are between July 13-21, as long as the CDC lifts its guidelines.
The tentative commencement dates for Hillsborough public school are between July 13-21, as long as the CDC lifts its guidelines.
Lakeland nurse shares story from frontline of New York's coronavirus pandemic
A registered nurse from Lakeland traveled to New York to fight COVID-19 on the frontline.
A registered nurse from Lakeland traveled to New York to fight COVID-19 on the frontline.
How to make your own face mask at home — even if you don’t know how to sew
The CDC offers steps on how to make your own cloth face covering, regardless of whether or not you know how to sew.
The CDC offers steps on how to make your own cloth face covering, regardless of whether or not you know how to sew.
After suing Pinellas County, car wash is now allowed to reopen -- but only for essential workers
Woodie's Wash Shack in St. Petersburg has been authorized to reopen after filing a lawsuit against Pinellas County.
Woodie's Wash Shack in St. Petersburg has been authorized to reopen after filing a lawsuit against Pinellas County.
Online kid's yoga class becomes worldwide sensation amid coronaviurs pandemic
Videos which usually garner 100,000 views a day are now getting a million.
Videos which usually garner 100,000 views a day are now getting a million.
Leaders vote to reopen Sarasota County beaches April 27 for exercise
Commissioners voted unanimously to reopen county beaches on April 27 for just "essential" activities outlined by Governor Ron DeSantis' stay-at-home order. This will include activities like biking and walking for exercise and fresh air.
Commissioners voted unanimously to reopen county beaches on April 27 for just "essential" activities outlined by Governor Ron DeSantis' stay-at-home order. This will include activities like biking and walking for exercise and fresh air.
Quarantined firefighter kisses young daughter through closed window
While many are stuck at home during the pandemic, some first responders have had to stay away from their families due to possible exposure.
While many are stuck at home during the pandemic, some first responders have had to stay away from their families due to possible exposure.
Poll: Few Americans support easing virus protections
Despite pockets of attention-grabbing protests, a new survey finds Americans remain overwhelmingly in favor of stay-at-home orders and other efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Despite pockets of attention-grabbing protests, a new survey finds Americans remain overwhelmingly in favor of stay-at-home orders and other efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
What to expect when Florida's theme parks, sports venues reopen
Expect “virtual” or expanded FastPass-style lines, staggered seating on rides, online food ordering and limited crowds when Florida’s major theme parks eventually reopen after being shuttered during the coronavirus pandemic.
Expect “virtual” or expanded FastPass-style lines, staggered seating on rides, online food ordering and limited crowds when Florida’s major theme parks eventually reopen after being shuttered during the coronavirus pandemic.
Vulnerable sea turtles flourishing in Florida during coronavirus restrictions
Vulnerable leatherback sea turtles are flourishing on a South Florida beach amid the coronavirus lockdown.
Vulnerable leatherback sea turtles are flourishing on a South Florida beach amid the coronavirus lockdown.
‘Extremely bad idea’: Fire marshal warns people not to microwave masks in attempt to kill germs
The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office issued the warning on Facebook on April 20.
The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office issued the warning on Facebook on April 20.
Tyson to suspend operations at largest pork plant indefinitely following coronavirus outbreak
Tyson Foods suspended operations Wednesday at an Iowa plant that is critical to the nation’s pork supply but had been blamed for fueling a massive coronavirus outbreak in the community.
Tyson Foods suspended operations Wednesday at an Iowa plant that is critical to the nation’s pork supply but had been blamed for fueling a massive coronavirus outbreak in the community.
St. Pete boat upholstery company converts production to PPE
The team at Island Nautical in St. Petersburg is usually hard at work making cushions and fabrics for boats and other outdoor uses, but now they're glad to be busy making gear that helps essential workers on the front lines of COVID-19.
The team at Island Nautical in St. Petersburg is usually hard at work making cushions and fabrics for boats and other outdoor uses, but now they're glad to be busy making gear that helps essential workers on the front lines of COVID-19.
Calls to U.S. poison centers spiked as coronavirus spread
The number of daily calls to U.S. poison centers "increased sharply" in the beginning of March.
The number of daily calls to U.S. poison centers "increased sharply" in the beginning of March.
Fort Myers police show love to hospital workers
Police down in Fort Myers, Florida showed their appreciation for healthcare workers this week -- by using their patrol cruisers.
Police down in Fort Myers, Florida showed their appreciation for healthcare workers this week -- by using their patrol cruisers.
Sheep 'violate' social distancing orders as they flock to closed McDonald's
A group of sheep was caught breaking social distancing guidelines in the United Kingdom.
A group of sheep was caught breaking social distancing guidelines in the United Kingdom.
Pork producers consider euthanizing hogs due to financial losses sparked by coronavirus
From exports to wholesaling and grocery stores, pork farmers across the country have profited over $20 billion per year from pigs – but they’ve needed to make tough decisions recently, like many industries that have fallen victim to the coronavirus.
From exports to wholesaling and grocery stores, pork farmers across the country have profited over $20 billion per year from pigs – but they’ve needed to make tough decisions recently, like many industries that have fallen victim to the coronavirus.
Coronavirus has mutated into at least 30 different strains, study finds
The novel coronavirus has mutated into at least 30 different genetic variations, according to a new study in China.
The novel coronavirus has mutated into at least 30 different genetic variations, according to a new study in China.
Hillsborough, Pinellas school districts changing meal distribution schedules, processes
Another week brings another set of changes for two of Tampa Bay's largest school districts, Hillsborough County and Pinellas County, as school leaders take increased measures to make sure food distributions safely get into the right hands amid extended school closures.
Another week brings another set of changes for two of Tampa Bay's largest school districts, Hillsborough County and Pinellas County, as school leaders take increased measures to make sure food distributions safely get into the right hands amid extended school closures.
Over 40 employees lived at their plant for 28 straight days to produce COVID-19 protective gear
Selfless plant workers went home after nearly a month on the job: making personal protection equipment for healthcare workers.
Selfless plant workers went home after nearly a month on the job: making personal protection equipment for healthcare workers.