Florida teacher's union pushes for schools to remain closed for the semester
Florida’s teachers union called on Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday to keep campuses closed through the end of the school year, saying the coronavirus outbreak “presents a threat we cannot control.”
Florida’s teachers union called on Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday to keep campuses closed through the end of the school year, saying the coronavirus outbreak “presents a threat we cannot control.”
Manatee County commission eases curfew restrictions after ACLU criticism
After a local ACLU chapter expressed concern over Manatee County's curfew order, changes were made by the commissioners.
After a local ACLU chapter expressed concern over Manatee County's curfew order, changes were made by the commissioners.
St. Pete closes tennis courts, dog parks to stay 'ahead of virus'
Mayor Rick Kriseman announced additional closures as St. Petersburg and areas throughout the U.S. try to halt the spread of COVID-19.
Mayor Rick Kriseman announced additional closures as St. Petersburg and areas throughout the U.S. try to halt the spread of COVID-19.
Deputies: Sebring man threatened mass shooting at Publix; upset people weren't wearing masks
Highlands County deputies said they arrested a 62-year-old man after he wrote in a Facebook post threatening a massing shooting at a Publix.
Highlands County deputies said they arrested a 62-year-old man after he wrote in a Facebook post threatening a massing shooting at a Publix.
With a big smile on his face, Bradenton's boy birthday becomes extra special with surprise drive-by parade
A Bradenton boy with Down syndrome was excited to turn 11 years old, until the coronavirus interrupted his plans. But it took the community to step in and make his birthday special anyway.
A Bradenton boy with Down syndrome was excited to turn 11 years old, until the coronavirus interrupted his plans. But it took the community to step in and make his birthday special anyway.
Publix rolls out special shopping hours for first responders, hospital staff
In order to help first responders and hospital staff on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, Publix began offering special shopping hours just for them.
In order to help first responders and hospital staff on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, Publix began offering special shopping hours just for them.
Tampa International Airport gets $80 million to keep employees on the payroll
Tampa International Airport is set to receive just over $80 million from the federal government.
Tampa International Airport is set to receive just over $80 million from the federal government.
Sheriff: Drug suspect committed murder 1 day after being released from jail in coronavirus purge
On March 19, a drug suspect with a lengthy rap sheet was released as part of Hillsborough County’s efforts to thin out the jail population amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. One day later, deputies say, he committed murder.
On March 19, a drug suspect with a lengthy rap sheet was released as part of Hillsborough County’s efforts to thin out the jail population amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. One day later, deputies say, he committed murder.
DeSantis to announce task force aimed at restarting Florida's economy during coronavirus pandemic
The governor said increased and continued testing for COVID-19 will be key in figuring out how and when Florida is ready to go back to work and school.
The governor said increased and continued testing for COVID-19 will be key in figuring out how and when Florida is ready to go back to work and school.
Tampa-based online plant retailer sees boom in houseplant business
Two years ago, the folks at plantz.com, just east of Tampa, decided to step up their online retail game. Now they're seeing a record boom in business as folks seek to bring nature inside during pandemic shut downs.
Two years ago, the folks at plantz.com, just east of Tampa, decided to step up their online retail game. Now they're seeing a record boom in business as folks seek to bring nature inside during pandemic shut downs.
Masks, already hard to find, likely to become mandatory in Hillsborough
By Thursday, everyone in Hillsborough County could be ordered to wear face coverings in public. The Emergency Policy Group believe it offers another layer of protection against the pervasive COVID-19 coronavirus.
By Thursday, everyone in Hillsborough County could be ordered to wear face coverings in public. The Emergency Policy Group believe it offers another layer of protection against the pervasive COVID-19 coronavirus.
Yosemite National Park sees abundance of wildlife as coronavirus keeps tourists away
California’s Yosemite National Park has seen an abundance of wildlife reclaim the area as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps the normally bustling throngs of tourists away.
California’s Yosemite National Park has seen an abundance of wildlife reclaim the area as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps the normally bustling throngs of tourists away.
New Trump panel to explore path to reopening US economy
Another team, expected to be formally announced as early as Tuesday, has begun meeting behind closed doors in the West Wing. Its mission is another matter paramount to President Donald Trump: how to begin reopening the American economy.
Another team, expected to be formally announced as early as Tuesday, has begun meeting behind closed doors in the West Wing. Its mission is another matter paramount to President Donald Trump: how to begin reopening the American economy.
Trump reverses course on power to 'reopen' states amid virus
Democratic and Republican governors sounded alarm about a federal power grab a day after Trump asserted he had the ultimate say on when and how to reopen the economy.
Democratic and Republican governors sounded alarm about a federal power grab a day after Trump asserted he had the ultimate say on when and how to reopen the economy.
Coronavirus relief checks won’t have to be repaid, feds say
In recent days, social media posts have falsely claimed there’s one catch to this money -- that you’ll eventually have to pay it back.
In recent days, social media posts have falsely claimed there’s one catch to this money -- that you’ll eventually have to pay it back.
'One Tampa' program will provide cash for families, businesses impacted by coronavirus shutdown
The program will pay up to $1,000 towards an individual’s or family’s rent or mortgage for one month. It will also pay up to $250 towards a utility bill. Businesses can get even more help.
The program will pay up to $1,000 towards an individual’s or family’s rent or mortgage for one month. It will also pay up to $250 towards a utility bill. Businesses can get even more help.
Doctor's offices move outdoors, use makeshift test kits to serve potential COVID-19 patients
When Dr. Steve Grogg's Sarasota office got its first positive COVID-19 test result, he realized they needed to move that part of the operation out of the main office, as a service to all of his patients.
When Dr. Steve Grogg's Sarasota office got its first positive COVID-19 test result, he realized they needed to move that part of the operation out of the main office, as a service to all of his patients.
Florida tops 500 coronavirus deaths after one-day increase of 72
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 609 since Monday evening's update as the virus spreads and as more people get tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 21,628.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 609 since Monday evening's update as the virus spreads and as more people get tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 21,628.
Florida's surgeon general: With vaccine a year away, 'new normal' is here to stay
Florida's surgeon general is painting a vivid picture of life after COVID-19. He says we need to continue social distancing until we have a vaccine, but that could take more than a year.
Florida's surgeon general is painting a vivid picture of life after COVID-19. He says we need to continue social distancing until we have a vaccine, but that could take more than a year.
Curfew aims to crack down on those not following social distancing, 'stay at home' orders
Hillsborough County's Emergency Policy Group voted Monday to implement an overnight curfew to help slow the spread of COVID-19, in addition to the existing 'safer-at-home' orders, but data shows the argument for the curfew may not be as strong as some thought.
Hillsborough County's Emergency Policy Group voted Monday to implement an overnight curfew to help slow the spread of COVID-19, in addition to the existing 'safer-at-home' orders, but data shows the argument for the curfew may not be as strong as some thought.