SNAP benefits expanded for online grocery store orders
Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, will be able to shop for groceries online during the coronavirus pandemic.
Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, will be able to shop for groceries online during the coronavirus pandemic.
This year, the Girls on the Run 5K goes virtual
Keeli Dailey loves to run. It takes the stress away, which is why she loves her afterschool program, Girls on the Run. This program is designed to use running to teach life skills to girls from 3rd grade to 8th grade.
Keeli Dailey loves to run. It takes the stress away, which is why she loves her afterschool program, Girls on the Run. This program is designed to use running to teach life skills to girls from 3rd grade to 8th grade.
This season's stylish accessory? Face masks
If you haven’t noticed yet, facial masks are becoming more common. What started as a simple safety measure has become a fashion trend for many wearers.
If you haven’t noticed yet, facial masks are becoming more common. What started as a simple safety measure has become a fashion trend for many wearers.
Some Polk residents may qualify for COVID-19 relief programs
Help is on the way for those trying to keep a roof over their heads in the wake of COVID-19. Monday morning, two new programs kick off.
Help is on the way for those trying to keep a roof over their heads in the wake of COVID-19. Monday morning, two new programs kick off.
All Hillsborough residents should get COVID-19 test: DeSantis, county leaders
The county's website says to call 813-272-5900 Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to schedule an appointment for a free COVID-19 test.
The county's website says to call 813-272-5900 Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to schedule an appointment for a free COVID-19 test.
You can still get your fair food fix during the coronavirus lockdown
Springtime would normally be peak season for fairs and festivals around the country. But social distancing guidelines have decimated the industry.
Springtime would normally be peak season for fairs and festivals around the country. But social distancing guidelines have decimated the industry.
Closings and cancellations in Tampa Bay area due to coronavirus
Officials across the state of Florida are taking steps to prevent or at least slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. We'll keep this list updated with the latest closures, cancellations and other information for Florida and the Tampa Bay area.
Officials across the state of Florida are taking steps to prevent or at least slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. We'll keep this list updated with the latest closures, cancellations and other information for Florida and the Tampa Bay area.
Seniors at Lakeland assisted living facility asking for pen pals
While many are staying safe at home with family or roommates, some people feeling lonely. One Lakeland senior center is asking for the public's help.
While many are staying safe at home with family or roommates, some people feeling lonely. One Lakeland senior center is asking for the public's help.
Outlook for COVID-19 in Florida's long-term care facilities worsens as new data emerges
In Pinellas County, 40% of those whose death is attributed to COVID-19 were residents of long-term care facilities. In Manatee County, it’s 43%. In Sarasota County, it’s 44%.
In Pinellas County, 40% of those whose death is attributed to COVID-19 were residents of long-term care facilities. In Manatee County, it’s 43%. In Sarasota County, it’s 44%.
Hillsborough County schools releases extra Storytime episodes online
Hillsborough County Public Schools teamed up with the Hillsborough Education Foundation, the Hillsborough Chamber, and Scholastic to bring some fun to storytime.
Hillsborough County Public Schools teamed up with the Hillsborough Education Foundation, the Hillsborough Chamber, and Scholastic to bring some fun to storytime.
Their walk for cancer continues -- 30 minutes at a time
The coronavirus isn’t going to keep one Sarasota couple from their efforts to raise money to fight cancer.
The coronavirus isn’t going to keep one Sarasota couple from their efforts to raise money to fight cancer.
Conflicting statements, ongoing technical issues continue to confound Florida’s jobless
Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity shut down its online unemployment system, and does not plan to bring back online until Monday. Meanwhile, the state is sending conflicting signals regarding the governor’s executive order waiving work-search requirements for applicants.
Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity shut down its online unemployment system, and does not plan to bring back online until Monday. Meanwhile, the state is sending conflicting signals regarding the governor’s executive order waiving work-search requirements for applicants.
Hillsborough County’s R3 Program Call Center opens Monday to help residents access relief funds
Hillsborough County is opening a special call center on Monday, April 27, to help residents get access to disaster recovery funds available to assist in paying utility bills, rent, and even mortgage payments.
Hillsborough County is opening a special call center on Monday, April 27, to help residents get access to disaster recovery funds available to assist in paying utility bills, rent, and even mortgage payments.
Re-Open Florida Task Force launches public comment submission portal
On Saturday, the Re-Open Florida Task Force launched a public comment submission portal open to all Floridians saying public feedback will be a critical component of the Task Force’s final report to Governor Ron DeSantis.
On Saturday, the Re-Open Florida Task Force launched a public comment submission portal open to all Floridians saying public feedback will be a critical component of the Task Force’s final report to Governor Ron DeSantis.
Bay Area school districts interview candidates for the next academic year virtually
On Saturday the Pinellas County School District hosted a virtual job fair with interviews taking place over video conference instead of face to face.
On Saturday the Pinellas County School District hosted a virtual job fair with interviews taking place over video conference instead of face to face.
Winter Haven shop giving sanitizer to healthcare workers, shelters
Not many retail establishments give away items for free, but Home Remedy in Winter Haven does. And they're giving away something people are still clamoring for: hand sanitizer.
Not many retail establishments give away items for free, but Home Remedy in Winter Haven does. And they're giving away something people are still clamoring for: hand sanitizer.
Join the first virtual March for Babies
You can still help the March of Dimes March for Babies while social distancing.
You can still help the March of Dimes March for Babies while social distancing.
Virtual group therapy offered to Bay Area residents, free of charge
Experts say COVID-19 is taking a toll on everyone’s mental health. The number of people seeking help from crisis counselors is up ten-fold.
Experts say COVID-19 is taking a toll on everyone’s mental health. The number of people seeking help from crisis counselors is up ten-fold.
Four more COVID-19 test sites opening in Hillsborough County
Four new COVID-19 testing sites opened in Hillsborough County Wednesday, adding to the effort to increase testing capacity in Tampa Bay.
Four new COVID-19 testing sites opened in Hillsborough County Wednesday, adding to the effort to increase testing capacity in Tampa Bay.
St. Pete boat upholstery company converts production to PPE
The team at Island Nautical in St. Petersburg is usually hard at work making cushions and fabrics for boats and other outdoor uses, but now they're glad to be busy making gear that helps essential workers on the front lines of COVID-19.
The team at Island Nautical in St. Petersburg is usually hard at work making cushions and fabrics for boats and other outdoor uses, but now they're glad to be busy making gear that helps essential workers on the front lines of COVID-19.