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.
State agency officially calls off high school spring sports
The Florida High School Athletics Association is pulling the plug on the spring sports season, according to a statement the organization released Monday.
The Florida High School Athletics Association is pulling the plug on the spring sports season, according to a statement the organization released Monday.
DeSantis task force looks for answers on reviving Florida’s economy
During a COVID-safe conference call, the 22 members of the governor's executive committee heard him say he thinks Florida is ready to reopen.
During a COVID-safe conference call, the 22 members of the governor's executive committee heard him say he thinks Florida is ready to reopen.
94-year-old grandma recovers from COVID-19 in time for milestone birthday
After two weeks of COVID-19 treatment at Emory University Hospital, 94 year-old Jean Yancy is recovering and will get to spend her 95th birthday with family by her side.
After two weeks of COVID-19 treatment at Emory University Hospital, 94 year-old Jean Yancy is recovering and will get to spend her 95th birthday with family by her side.
RN salutes fellow veteran who died from COVID-19 at Manatee Memorial Hospital
A registered nurse at Manatee Memorial Hospital paid tribute to a fellow veteran who passed away from COVID-19.
A registered nurse at Manatee Memorial Hospital paid tribute to a fellow veteran who passed away from COVID-19.
Dad creates stunning Disney sidewalk art to brighten Lutz neighborhood
Even though Walt Disney World has been closed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 lockdown, a local artist brought Disney characters to his neighborhood, creating portraits of Ariel, Lady and the Tramp, and others with sidewalk chalk.
Even though Walt Disney World has been closed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 lockdown, a local artist brought Disney characters to his neighborhood, creating portraits of Ariel, Lady and the Tramp, and others with sidewalk chalk.
Nail salons, spas find ways to serve customers while following social distance rules
Considered nonessential businesses, nail salons and spas have to go above and beyond to follow social distancing rules in order to stay open.
Considered nonessential businesses, nail salons and spas have to go above and beyond to follow social distancing rules in order to stay open.
Appointment-only COVID-19 testing site opens in Lakeland
The city of Lakeland's first drive-thru testing site for COVID-19 opened Monday at the RP Funding Center.
The city of Lakeland's first drive-thru testing site for COVID-19 opened Monday at the RP Funding Center.
Trump, Congress near deal on small business, hospital aid
The Trump administration and Congress expect an agreement Monday on a coronavirus aid package of up to $450 billion.
The Trump administration and Congress expect an agreement Monday on a coronavirus aid package of up to $450 billion.
Florida coronavirus cases top 27,000 Monday; 823 total deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 744 since Sunday'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 27,058.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 744 since Sunday'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 27,058.
Medical examiner releases identities of three who died after testing positive for COVID-19 at Seminole nursing home
Three residents who have died from complications due to COVID-19 at a nursing facility in Pinellas County were identified by the medical examiner's office Monday morning.
Three residents who have died from complications due to COVID-19 at a nursing facility in Pinellas County were identified by the medical examiner's office Monday morning.
Checks have now reached 6 percent of Florida's jobless applicants, state says
Just over 6 percent of people who have filed jobless claims since mid-March had received checks as of Sunday, inching up from roughly 4 percent when Gov. Ron DeSantis revamped management of the overwhelmed unemployment-compensation system last week.
Just over 6 percent of people who have filed jobless claims since mid-March had received checks as of Sunday, inching up from roughly 4 percent when Gov. Ron DeSantis revamped management of the overwhelmed unemployment-compensation system last week.
How to spot a counterfeit stimulus check: Treasury, Secret Service warn against coronavirus relief fraud
The Secret Service and the Treasury Department are working together to help individuals protect themselves from counterfeit stimulus checks, as the Trump administration plans to mail millions of coronavirus relief checks to Americans later this month.
The Secret Service and the Treasury Department are working together to help individuals protect themselves from counterfeit stimulus checks, as the Trump administration plans to mail millions of coronavirus relief checks to Americans later this month.
Guard injured in attack by inmates at Florida prison on COVID lockdown
A corrections officer was injured Sunday during an attack by inmates at a state prison in central Florida that’s become a hot spot for COVID-19 cases, officials said.
A corrections officer was injured Sunday during an attack by inmates at a state prison in central Florida that’s become a hot spot for COVID-19 cases, officials said.
Humane Society of Tampa Bay continues to accept animals during pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the closure of many businesses across the Tampa Bay area. However, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay is one local organization that remains open.
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the closure of many businesses across the Tampa Bay area. However, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay is one local organization that remains open.
Reports suggest many have had coronavirus with no symptoms
Based on known cases, health officials have said the virus usually causes mild or moderate flu-like illness. Now evidence is growing that a substantial number of people may have no symptoms at all.
Based on known cases, health officials have said the virus usually causes mild or moderate flu-like illness. Now evidence is growing that a substantial number of people may have no symptoms at all.
Disney suspends pay for 100,000 employees: report
Walt Disney Co. will stop paying more than 100,000 employees this week, nearly half of its workforce, as the world's biggest entertainment company tries to weather the coronavirus lockdown, it was reported Monday.
Walt Disney Co. will stop paying more than 100,000 employees this week, nearly half of its workforce, as the world's biggest entertainment company tries to weather the coronavirus lockdown, it was reported Monday.
Tampa Bay school districts must find alternative to traditional graduation ceremonies
The news that schools would stay closed for the rest of the year was disappointing for a lot of students, but especially for those seniors who have worked towards graduation day for the past 12 years of their academic career.
The news that schools would stay closed for the rest of the year was disappointing for a lot of students, but especially for those seniors who have worked towards graduation day for the past 12 years of their academic career.
Hillsborough County adding 'Monday Snack Stops' to its meal distribution plan
With schools remaining closed for the rest of the academic year in Florida, school districts are on a mission to make sure students are properly fed.
With schools remaining closed for the rest of the academic year in Florida, school districts are on a mission to make sure students are properly fed.
Sisters die 102 years apart from two separate global pandemics
A pair of sisters have died from two separate global pandemics, over a century apart, according to a report on Friday.
A pair of sisters have died from two separate global pandemics, over a century apart, according to a report on Friday.