Louisiana pastor who flouted social distancing urges Americans to donate stimulus checks to his church
A pastor in Louisiana is asking congregants and other Americans to donate their stimulus checks to his church.
A pastor in Louisiana is asking congregants and other Americans to donate their stimulus checks to his church.
McDonald’s offering free 'Thank You Meals' to health care workers, officers, firefighters, paramedics
In appreciation for the health care workers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics who are committed to our health and safety, McDonald’s will offer free Thank You Meals*, between Wednesday, April 22 and Tuesday, May 5, as a token of appreciation for their selfless service.
In appreciation for the health care workers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics who are committed to our health and safety, McDonald’s will offer free Thank You Meals*, between Wednesday, April 22 and Tuesday, May 5, as a token of appreciation for their selfless service.
Pasco County to reopen some parks Wednesday
Certain parks within Pasco County will start reopening Wednesday.
Certain parks within Pasco County will start reopening Wednesday.
National Guard bolsters tests at nursing homes
Florida National Guard-led teams have conducted more than 3,700 tests in 21 nursing homes as part of efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 at long-term care facilities.
Florida National Guard-led teams have conducted more than 3,700 tests in 21 nursing homes as part of efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 at long-term care facilities.
First Tampa officer to test positive for COVID-19 admits he joked about the virus, at first, until he got it
The first officer with the Tampa Police Department who tested positive for COVID-19 has recovered, and now he has a message for everyone else: stay home and stay healthy.
The first officer with the Tampa Police Department who tested positive for COVID-19 has recovered, and now he has a message for everyone else: stay home and stay healthy.
Pandemic could change the way we shop forever
Retailers closed during the coronavirus pandemic forced consumers to shop online and through apps, but the temporary changes could have some lasting impacts on the industry.
Retailers closed during the coronavirus pandemic forced consumers to shop online and through apps, but the temporary changes could have some lasting impacts on the industry.
FDA approves $119, at-home COVID-19 test kit
Only about 1% of Florida’s population has been tested for COVID-19, but the scale may soon tip the other way as the very first at-home COVID-19 test gets the go-ahead from the FDA.
Only about 1% of Florida’s population has been tested for COVID-19, but the scale may soon tip the other way as the very first at-home COVID-19 test gets the go-ahead from the FDA.
Man says dad was turned away by 3 hospitals while sick with COVID-19, then died at home
Keith says his father should still be alive, but was turned away from receiving care and testing at Beaumont Grosse Pointe, Detroit Receiving and Henry Ford hospitals over the course of three days
Keith says his father should still be alive, but was turned away from receiving care and testing at Beaumont Grosse Pointe, Detroit Receiving and Henry Ford hospitals over the course of three days
Key to reopening Florida? Consumer confidence
Getting people to dine out, board airplanes and visit resorts will require increased confidence that businesses are aggressively implementing enhanced hygiene measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, members of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ task force on reopening the state said Tuesday.
Getting people to dine out, board airplanes and visit resorts will require increased confidence that businesses are aggressively implementing enhanced hygiene measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, members of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ task force on reopening the state said Tuesday.
Hillsborough announces plan to move high school graduations to July
With Florida’s public school campuses closed for the rest of the academic year because of COVID-19, some districts are rescheduling their 2020 graduation events. Hillsborough County on Tuesday announced new dates for graduation ceremonies, targeting July.
With Florida’s public school campuses closed for the rest of the academic year because of COVID-19, some districts are rescheduling their 2020 graduation events. Hillsborough County on Tuesday announced new dates for graduation ceremonies, targeting July.
Concerts may not return until 2021 due to pandemic
The World Health Organization goes even further; suggesting the next large concert will be in the fall of 2021 they predict, when testing and a vaccine are available.
The World Health Organization goes even further; suggesting the next large concert will be in the fall of 2021 they predict, when testing and a vaccine are available.
DeSantis, hospitals look to restart non-coronavirus medical procedures
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signaled on Tuesday that he might be ready to follow federal guidelines that call for letting doctors and hospitals again provide procedures that have been halted during the COVID-19 crisis.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signaled on Tuesday that he might be ready to follow federal guidelines that call for letting doctors and hospitals again provide procedures that have been halted during the COVID-19 crisis.
Winn-Dixie pays for thousands of healthcare workers' groceries
Inspired by a similar act of kindness by Hollywood megastar Tyler Perry, the leaders a WinnDixie and Southeastern Grocery paid it forward to first responders by paying for their groceries.
Inspired by a similar act of kindness by Hollywood megastar Tyler Perry, the leaders a WinnDixie and Southeastern Grocery paid it forward to first responders by paying for their groceries.
Gulfport group recruits hundreds to make cardboard masks with artistic twists
Gulfport residents are making artsy masks during the pandemic to place outside their homes.
Gulfport residents are making artsy masks during the pandemic to place outside their homes.
Trump's Mar-a-Lago furloughs 153 servers, cooks amid coronavirus pandemic
It isn't the only Trump resort in Florida to furlough workers.
It isn't the only Trump resort in Florida to furlough workers.
Senate approves $483B virus aid deal, sends it to House
Passage was swift and unanimous, according to the Associated Press.
Passage was swift and unanimous, according to the Associated Press.
Traveling employees may have spread COVID-19 at two Manatee County long-term facilities, DoH says
The problem started about three weeks ago. Residents at long-term care facilities in Manatee County began to show symptoms of COVID-19.
The problem started about three weeks ago. Residents at long-term care facilities in Manatee County began to show symptoms of COVID-19.
Fourth Seminole Pavilion nursing home resident dies from COVID-19
Seminole Pavilion nursing home in Pinellas County announced Tuesday a fourth resident died from COVID-19. Last week, the facility was cleared of patients as case numbers began to rise and three had already died. Monday, the facility said 41 patients and 21 staff had tested positive for the disease.
Seminole Pavilion nursing home in Pinellas County announced Tuesday a fourth resident died from COVID-19. Last week, the facility was cleared of patients as case numbers began to rise and three had already died. Monday, the facility said 41 patients and 21 staff had tested positive for the disease.
After last week's spike, Florida's new coronavirus cases again leveling off
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 811 since Monday'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 27,869.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 811 since Monday'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 27,869.
Manatee County commissioners vote to rescind curfew order
Commissioners of Manatee County voted Tuesday morning to end a temporary curfew order that quickly became a hot button issue.
Commissioners of Manatee County voted Tuesday morning to end a temporary curfew order that quickly became a hot button issue.