Tampa police officers line up to thank Tampa General Hospital workers
The Tampa Police Department sent some of the city's finest to greet Tampa General Hospital employees Thursday evening.
City of St. Petersburg offers financial assistance to small businesses, employees
The city of St. Petersburg is giving grant money to small businesses and their employees impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Outdoor workouts may not be free of COVID-19 risk
Social distancing rules require people to stay six feet apart. But a new study says six feet isn't nearly enough space between people especially when they’re exercising outside.
Divorce filings remain steady, restraining orders down during coronavirus pandemic
The number of people filing for divorce in Hillsborough County has remained steady, while the number of people filing restraining orders has gone down amid coronavirus pandemic.
Judges busy despite empty courtrooms
While civil and criminal trials are on hold, the courthouse is open and the work continues for judges handling essential court matters.
Clinical trials to begin in Sarasota on COVID-19 treatments
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is among the first medical centers in the nation that have been approved to participate in two different clinical trials to treat COVID-19: Remdesivir and plasma from recovered patients.
National Guard staging at Lakeland Linder Airport
Trucks are arriving around the clock at Lakeland Linder International Airport; now the staging area for two dozen soldiers from the Florida National Guard.
Florida coronavirus cases increase by 1,100; 48 new deaths reported in 24 hours
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state has risen by 1,128 since Wednesday 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 16,826.
Ragsdale ready to get back on the field after surgery
As we wonder when things will get back to normal, University of South Florida baseball pitcher Carson Ragsdale knows all about settling into new a new normal.
How to wash and care for masks
As more of us are asked to wear masks, FOX's Beth Galvin explains how to safely disinfect yours.
Manatee jail uniform shop becomes mask operation
Inside the grounds of the Manatee County jail, staff and inmates with the Uniform Production Unit have begun making face masks.
New unemployment application website shows promise
For someone trying to apply for unemployment in Florida, the state's new application website may help, but the reviews so far are mixed and some still have to use the old system, if they're already enrolled.
Governor explains new unemployment website
The state just launched a new website for people to file for unemployment, but based on the calls and emails to FOX 13, it’s getting mixed reviews.
Polk parents, students adjust to virtual learning
Countless parents just got a second job, as a teacher, because of COVID-19.
App helps users navigate daily stresses
Denise Solomon, a licensed mental health counselor in Tampa, is going virtual with her therapy sessions to help those going through challenging times.
Family rooms become classrooms for many households
Countless parents just got a second job, as a teacher, because of COVID-19. Students in Polk County, and across the country, are now sitting in front of a computer screen distance learning online.
Report: Florida unemployment system designed to fail
A representative from the government watchdog group called the National Employment Law Project calls Florida's unemployment application system "uniquely unfair, stingy and exclusionary unemployment system."
Clearwater police officer tests positive for COVID-19
An officer with the Clearwater Police Department has tested positive for COVID-19. The officer is the first known member of the agency to test positive.
Polk County K-9 recovering from stabbing celebrates 6th birthday
Vise, a K-9 with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, celebrated his 6th birthday on April 2, days after he was repeatedly stabbed during an arrest.
Polk K-9 celebrates birthday while recovering
A Polk County K-9 celebrated his 6th birthday while recovering after being stabbed by a burglary suspect.