Nightly curfew now in effect in Hillsborough County
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.
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.
Digital release of 'Trolls World Tour' crushes online box office sales during COVID-19 crisis
Before COVID-19 box office receipts were down as much as 30% because of streaming. Now, comes "Trolls World Tour" and it's crushing the online box office.
Before COVID-19 box office receipts were down as much as 30% because of streaming. Now, comes "Trolls World Tour" and it's crushing the online box office.
Dual supply chains: How the pandemic is creating an artificial food shortage
America is throwing away massive amounts of perfectly good food, especially meats and produce. It's a problem being highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic: we can't always get food to where it's needed due to logistical problems
America is throwing away massive amounts of perfectly good food, especially meats and produce. It's a problem being highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic: we can't always get food to where it's needed due to logistical problems
93-year-old Pennsylvania woman's viral coronavirus plea for more beer answered by Coors Light
A 93-year-old woman from Pennsylvania used the powers of the internet to keep a stock of beer while doing her part to “flatten the curve” amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A 93-year-old woman from Pennsylvania used the powers of the internet to keep a stock of beer while doing her part to “flatten the curve” amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Most COVID-19 stimulus deposits to be received by Wednesday, Mnuchin says
For those who don’t get their money by Wednesday, Mnuchin said the IRS will have a website available that would allow people to plug in information.
For those who don’t get their money by Wednesday, Mnuchin said the IRS will have a website available that would allow people to plug in information.
No military honors: Sarasota veterans group honors fallen hero in lieu of funeral
As the novel coronavirus pandemic changes the way America does just about everything, including military funerals, but his community did not want Lewis's service and sacrifice to go unrecognized.
As the novel coronavirus pandemic changes the way America does just about everything, including military funerals, but his community did not want Lewis's service and sacrifice to go unrecognized.
Florida coronavirus cases increase 1,100 Monday, topping 21,000; 499 deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state has risen by 1,124 since Sunday 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 21,019.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state has risen by 1,124 since Sunday 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 21,019.
Trump officials want delay in census due to coronavirus
The Trump administration wants to delay deadlines for the 2020 census because of the coronavirus outbreak.
The Trump administration wants to delay deadlines for the 2020 census because of the coronavirus outbreak.
State steps up tests in nursing homes as cases mount
As the number of infections in long-term care facilities approached 1,000, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that the state will begin a push to test nursing home residents and staff members for the novel coronavirus.
As the number of infections in long-term care facilities approached 1,000, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that the state will begin a push to test nursing home residents and staff members for the novel coronavirus.
DeSantis sees approval rating drop during coronavirus pandemic
While many governors across the US have seen their approval ratings go up during the coronavirus pandemic, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has seen his numbers drop.
While many governors across the US have seen their approval ratings go up during the coronavirus pandemic, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has seen his numbers drop.
Beach exercise, dog grooming could get green light in Pinellas
Leaders in Pinellas County are looking into the possibility of reopening the beaches for people to be able to exercise. At least three commissioners brought up the issue during an emergency meeting Monday morning.
Leaders in Pinellas County are looking into the possibility of reopening the beaches for people to be able to exercise. At least three commissioners brought up the issue during an emergency meeting Monday morning.
Singer puts career on hold to entertain assisted living residents
Residents at Bay Area assisted living facilities are especially isolated during the novel coronavirus pandemic, but there have been efforts to make their time in isolation a little more enjoyable.
Residents at Bay Area assisted living facilities are especially isolated during the novel coronavirus pandemic, but there have been efforts to make their time in isolation a little more enjoyable.
Polk students ponder: What to do about graduation?
Like school districts across the country, Polk County recently gave high school seniors disturbing news. Graduations, as planned, are not going to happen because of COVID-19.
Like school districts across the country, Polk County recently gave high school seniors disturbing news. Graduations, as planned, are not going to happen because of COVID-19.
CDC study suggests coronavirus can travel 13 feet in air and live on shoes
The virus was found present on the floor in a hospital in China and on the soles of healthcare professionals, according to the study.
The virus was found present on the floor in a hospital in China and on the soles of healthcare professionals, according to the study.
How to ensure you get your IRS coronavirus stimulus check
According to a senior Treasury official, the majority of Americans eligible for direct deposit will receive their coronavirus aid payments no later than April 15. Paper checks will be mailed starting next week.
According to a senior Treasury official, the majority of Americans eligible for direct deposit will receive their coronavirus aid payments no later than April 15. Paper checks will be mailed starting next week.
1 in 4 working residents in Tampa Bay have been laid off or furloughed, survey shows
The novel coronavirus has stirred a whirlwind of closures and many layoffs and furloughs in Tampa Bay, and new research show it equates to one out of four residents having lost their jobs.
The novel coronavirus has stirred a whirlwind of closures and many layoffs and furloughs in Tampa Bay, and new research show it equates to one out of four residents having lost their jobs.
Hillsborough County libraries providing unemployment forms
The surge in unemployment claims in Florida has been overwhelming the state's system, with many still trying to file a claim.
The surge in unemployment claims in Florida has been overwhelming the state's system, with many still trying to file a claim.
Brazil's Christ the Redeemer statue 'wears' doctor's coat, stethoscope in tribute to healthcare workers
A doctor's coat and stethoscope were projected onto the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil in a tribute to healthcare workers battling on the frontlines against coronavirus.
A doctor's coat and stethoscope were projected onto the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil in a tribute to healthcare workers battling on the frontlines against coronavirus.
Riverview couple hold wedding ceremony through Facebook live; go on 'coronacruise' in pool
A Riverview couple, like many, had to cancel their wedding plans because of the COVID-19 pandemic -- but that didn't stop them from tying the knot.
A Riverview couple, like many, had to cancel their wedding plans because of the COVID-19 pandemic -- but that didn't stop them from tying the knot.
Fauci says 'rolling reentry' of US economy possible in May
The country’s top infectious disease expert says the economy in parts of the country could have a “rolling reentry” as early as next month.
The country’s top infectious disease expert says the economy in parts of the country could have a “rolling reentry” as early as next month.