Florida coronavirus cases top 22,500; 43 new deaths reported

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 891 since Tuesday evening as the virus spreads and as more people get tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 22,519.

Manatee, Hillsborough curfews face challenges

A Tampa attorney is planning to file a lawsuit over Hillsborough County’s new curfew order, claiming it violates the state's sunshine laws.

Coronavirus cases on the rise in Polk nursing homes

Nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are a hotbed for the spread of COVID-19. The number of cases in Polk County's facilities has almost doubled in the last few weeks, from eight to 19.

St. Petersburg to close pickleball courts, skate parks Thursday

The City of St. Petersburg has taken stricter action to make sure people are physically distancing in the city’s parks.

Major League Baseball employees will participate in 10,000-person COVID-19 study

Researchers have partnered with Major League Baseball employees in a 10,000-person study aimed at further understanding the rate of infection of the novel coronavirus in the United States. 

HCSO deputies surprise 6-year-old boy with balloons and parade for his birthday

When a little boy in Riverview couldn't celebrate his birthday with friends due to the coronavirus pandemic, deputies surprised him on his big day.

Year after Notre Dame fire, restoration stalled by coronavirus

Ever since the French landmark was engulfed in flames that destroyed much of the structure's roof and felled its spire on April 15 last year, construction workers have toiled tirelessly to save the 13th-century relic by President Emmanuel Macron's promised five-year timeline.

DeSantis a fan of holding sporting events in Florida again

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday defended declaring professional wrestling an essential service and raised the possibility of holding other televised sporting events in empty venues as people shelter at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.

North Carolina woman wears 'Buzz Lightyear' helmet to grocery store

Kelly Hogan Painter’s husband said she couldn’t go to the store in Stallings, North Carolina, on April 4 because they had no masks at home — so she donned a Buzz Lightyear toy helmet and proceeded anyway.

Trump's name to appear on coronavirus stimulus checks sent to Americans

President Trump's name will appear on millions of economic stimulus checks sent to Americans as part of the $2.2 trillion stimulus package passed by Congress and signed by the president last month in an effort to stem the economic effects of the coronavirus.

Sharing class portraits to 'support' high school seniors could make you a target for scams, BBB says

While scrolling through your Facebook feed, you may have noticed many users posting their senior potraits to "support" high school seniors who likely had their graduation ceremonies canceled due to the coronavirus.

During hockey hiatus, Alex Killorn uses jet ski to visit teammates while bringing social media fans along for the ride

Tampa Bay Lightning's Alex Killorn traded in his skates for a jet ski and it made for one memorable Instagram story. Killorn was seen casually cruising along the choppy bay waters for his first episode of "Dock Talk."

Didn't get your stimulus check? IRS launches tracking tool

The IRS has launched a tracking tool to allow taxpayers a way to see when their stimulus money will arrive and confirm how they want to be paid.

China didn't warn public of likely pandemic for 6 key days

Top Chinese officials secretly determined they were likely facing a pandemic from a new coronavirus in mid-January, ordering preparations even as they downplayed it in public.