Florida pub removes $10K stapled to walls for unemployed staff
The history of Fort Lauderdale restaurant Hott Leggz is written with magic marker on thousands of dollar bills stapled to the walls and ceiling.
The history of Fort Lauderdale restaurant Hott Leggz is written with magic marker on thousands of dollar bills stapled to the walls and ceiling.
Florida county reopens beaches with restrictions
Governor Ron DeSantis gave the green light for some beaches and parks to reopen if it can be done safely after being closed because of the coronavirus.
Governor Ron DeSantis gave the green light for some beaches and parks to reopen if it can be done safely after being closed because of the coronavirus.
Antiviral drug Remdesivir 'most promising' treatment for COVID-19
An experimental antiviral drug might be the answer to treating COVID-19 patients and human clinical trials are underway across the country, including at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
An experimental antiviral drug might be the answer to treating COVID-19 patients and human clinical trials are underway across the country, including at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
Three dead, dozens test positive for COVID-19 at Seminole nursing home
Three residents have died from complications due to COVID-19 at a nursing facility in Pinellas County.
Three residents have died from complications due to COVID-19 at a nursing facility in Pinellas County.
Manatee County's first African American commissioner dies from COVID-19 complications
Manatee County is mourning the passing of a former commissioner who played a major role in the history of the county and African Americans.
Manatee County is mourning the passing of a former commissioner who played a major role in the history of the county and African Americans.
Small businesses frustrated after Payment Protection Program dries up
Lauren O’Quinn is a small business owner who is wrestling to decide which bills to pay this month.
Lauren O’Quinn is a small business owner who is wrestling to decide which bills to pay this month.
Manatee County extends curfew order until Tuesday
Commissioners in Manatee County aren’t ready to end the countywide curfew yet. They voted Friday to extend the order into next week.
Commissioners in Manatee County aren’t ready to end the countywide curfew yet. They voted Friday to extend the order into next week.
Pinellas Park business temporarily closes after owner arrested for violating 'safer-at-home' order
The owner of a store that specializes in card games such as "Magic: The Gathering," "Transformers," and "YuGiOh" was arrested by Pinellas County deputies for violating the county's 'safer at home' order.
The owner of a store that specializes in card games such as "Magic: The Gathering," "Transformers," and "YuGiOh" was arrested by Pinellas County deputies for violating the county's 'safer at home' order.
Praise and thanks shared by Bay Area first responders, healthcare workers
It was a simple gesture, but it came as a big surprise for medical professionals in Manatee County.
It was a simple gesture, but it came as a big surprise for medical professionals in Manatee County.
Florida reports 1,400 new coronavirus cases Friday; largest single-day increase yet
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,413 Friday as the virus spreads and as more people get tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 24,753.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,413 Friday as the virus spreads and as more people get tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 24,753.
Help for families: One Tampa program now accepting applications
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says the city will give out up to $8 million in grants to individuals and businesses impacted economically by the coronavirus outbreak.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says the city will give out up to $8 million in grants to individuals and businesses impacted economically by the coronavirus outbreak.
Governor DeSantis to use Trump plan as 'baseline' for reopening Florida
Thursday, President Trump laid out his three-phase plan to re-open America. Friday, Governor Ron DeSantis said Florida would follow the federal guidelines -- mostly.
Thursday, President Trump laid out his three-phase plan to re-open America. Friday, Governor Ron DeSantis said Florida would follow the federal guidelines -- mostly.
YMCAs hold blood donation drives to help replenish depleted supply during pandemic
Blood donation is down as people stay home and donation drives are canceled during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Blood donation is down as people stay home and donation drives are canceled during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Researchers developing app that can detect COVID-19 based off the sound of your cough
Researchers are working on an app that could potentially detect COVID-19 in a user based on the sound of their cough.
Researchers are working on an app that could potentially detect COVID-19 in a user based on the sound of their cough.
Florida prison operator reveals details of COVID-19 outbreak
A private prison company that operates a Northwest Florida facility where four inmates have died of COVID-19 unexpectedly released detailed information Thursday night about the medical attention prisoners have received amid the pandemic.
A private prison company that operates a Northwest Florida facility where four inmates have died of COVID-19 unexpectedly released detailed information Thursday night about the medical attention prisoners have received amid the pandemic.
Comic-Con 2020 canceled due to coronavirus, plans 2021 return
The annual confab was scheduled to take place from July 23 through July 26 in and around the San Diego Convention Center.
The annual confab was scheduled to take place from July 23 through July 26 in and around the San Diego Convention Center.
Lakeland police seek coronavirus hazard pay, or at least benefits
Lakeland police say they are going far beyond the call of duty because of COVID-19, and they should be compensated extra for it.
Lakeland police say they are going far beyond the call of duty because of COVID-19, and they should be compensated extra for it.
Taylor Swift cancels all upcoming appearances and performances for 2020 due to coronavirus concerns
“I'm so sad I won't be able to see you guys in concert this year, but I know this is the right decision. Please, please stay healthy and safe,” the singer wrote on Twitter.
“I'm so sad I won't be able to see you guys in concert this year, but I know this is the right decision. Please, please stay healthy and safe,” the singer wrote on Twitter.
Health expert predicts concerts, sporting events won’t return until ‘fall 2021 at the earliest’
Bioethicist Zeke Emanuel discussed the issue during a recent panel on how America can get back to “normal” life following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bioethicist Zeke Emanuel discussed the issue during a recent panel on how America can get back to “normal” life following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Still no stimulus check in your bank account? Here's why it may be delayed
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income recipients are expected to receive the payments automatically soon, IRS said
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income recipients are expected to receive the payments automatically soon, IRS said