Florida is among slowest states to process unemployment claims
As unemployment surged during the early weeks of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., Florida ranked at or near the bottom of all states in its speed of processing those claims, federal data shows.
As unemployment surged during the early weeks of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., Florida ranked at or near the bottom of all states in its speed of processing those claims, federal data shows.
More deaths, no benefit from malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in VA coronavirus study
With 368 patients, it’s the largest look so far of hydroxychloroquine with or without the antibiotic azithromycin for COVID-19.
With 368 patients, it’s the largest look so far of hydroxychloroquine with or without the antibiotic azithromycin for COVID-19.
Jellyfish glides through clear waters of Venice canal
Andrea Mangoni captured mesmerizing video of a jellyfish calmly swimming through the clear waters of a Venice canal.
Andrea Mangoni captured mesmerizing video of a jellyfish calmly swimming through the clear waters of a Venice canal.
Dr. Fauci says reopening too quickly will 'backfire'
The top infectious-disease expert in the United States has a message for protesters who are ignoring their governors’ stay-at-home orders and calling for him to be fired over his guidelines.
The top infectious-disease expert in the United States has a message for protesters who are ignoring their governors’ stay-at-home orders and calling for him to be fired over his guidelines.
Munich's Oktoberfest celebrations canceled amid coronavirus pandemic: 'The risk is just too high'
German officials announced on Tuesday that Munich's annual Oktoberfest festivities would be canceled due to the health risks posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
German officials announced on Tuesday that Munich's annual Oktoberfest festivities would be canceled due to the health risks posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus cases reach 2.5 million worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
The virus, which causes COVID-19, has also claimed more than 169,000 lives globally.
The virus, which causes COVID-19, has also claimed more than 169,000 lives globally.
Florida unemployment office promises transparency, efficiency
The headaches of navigating Florida's unemployment system and website have only added stress for those out of work. But a new leader in charge of the system is promising complete transparency and efficiency.
The headaches of navigating Florida's unemployment system and website have only added stress for those out of work. But a new leader in charge of the system is promising complete transparency and efficiency.
Michelle Obama to read children's books on PBS amid coronavirus outbreak
Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Friday she’s partnering with PBS for the next month for a virtual storytime each Monday during the coronavirus outbreak.
Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Friday she’s partnering with PBS for the next month for a virtual storytime each Monday during the coronavirus outbreak.
Wells Fargo, Chase sued over handling of Paycheck Protection Program loans
A series of lawsuits filed on Sunday on behalf of small business owners accuses some of the nation’s biggest banks, including JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo, of unfairly allocating government-backed loans to certain small businesses.
A series of lawsuits filed on Sunday on behalf of small business owners accuses some of the nation’s biggest banks, including JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo, of unfairly allocating government-backed loans to certain small businesses.
California man allegedly hops fence, enters closed Disney's Adventure park
An 18-year-old man will face trespassing charges after he allegedly broke into Disney’s California Adventure Park on Sunday night, which was closed due to the coronavirus, reports said
An 18-year-old man will face trespassing charges after he allegedly broke into Disney’s California Adventure Park on Sunday night, which was closed due to the coronavirus, reports said
Annual St. Pete Pride rescheduled for the fall
One of the largest pride celebrations in the southeast U.S. has been postponed due to the coronavirus.
One of the largest pride celebrations in the southeast U.S. has been postponed due to the coronavirus.
Tampa businesses can begin applying for 'One Tampa' relief funds Tuesday
Businesses within the city of Tampa that are financially strained because of the COVID-19 pandemic can begin applying for funding to help ease the stress.
Businesses within the city of Tampa that are financially strained because of the COVID-19 pandemic can begin applying for funding to help ease the stress.
City of Pinellas Park providing small business relief funds starting Tuesday
Small businesses in Pinellas Park that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can seek relief funds from the city.
Small businesses in Pinellas Park that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can seek relief funds from the city.
Sarasota County opens first of three drive-thru COVID-19 test sites
Residents in Sarasota County seeking testing for the coronavirus will have three options by the end of the week. But, they will need to make an appointment first.
Residents in Sarasota County seeking testing for the coronavirus will have three options by the end of the week. But, they will need to make an appointment first.
IKEA shares recipe for Swedish meatballs with customers on coronavirus lockdown
This is all well and fine, but could they post a good recipe for yeast-free bread, too?
This is all well and fine, but could they post a good recipe for yeast-free bread, too?
Flamingos go on frolicking 'adventure' through Oregon Zoo after COVID-19 forces closure
Staff at Oregon Zoo took the resident flamingos on a stroll, with the birds traversing through the zoo which was empty of visitors due to COVID-19.
Staff at Oregon Zoo took the resident flamingos on a stroll, with the birds traversing through the zoo which was empty of visitors due to COVID-19.
Tampa, St. Pete mayors want more testing before reopening local economies
The mayors of Tampa and St. Petersburg shared their thoughts Monday on what needs to happen before reopening the local economies.
The mayors of Tampa and St. Petersburg shared their thoughts Monday on what needs to happen before reopening the local economies.
35 Lakeland assisted living residents hospitalized; 29 positive for COVID-19, so far
Lakeland Regional Health says it took in 35 residents of Opis Highlands Lake Center in South Lakeland, 29 of whom have tested positive for COVID-19. The remaining six are awaiting test results.
Lakeland Regional Health says it took in 35 residents of Opis Highlands Lake Center in South Lakeland, 29 of whom have tested positive for COVID-19. The remaining six are awaiting test results.
More than 25% of Manatee's COVID-19 cases are residents of long-term care facilities
The number of COVID-19 cases in nursing and assisted living facilities in Manatee County is among the highest in Florida.
The number of COVID-19 cases in nursing and assisted living facilities in Manatee County is among the highest in Florida.
Bay Area long-term care see COVID-19 spread quickly after first diagnosis
Monday brought increased concern over the spread of COVID-19 in Florida’s nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
Monday brought increased concern over the spread of COVID-19 in Florida’s nursing homes and long-term care facilities.