Hillsborough, Pinellas school districts changing meal distribution schedules, processes
Another week brings another set of changes for two of Tampa Bay's largest school districts, Hillsborough County and Pinellas County, as school leaders take increased measures to make sure food distributions safely get into the right hands amid extended school closures.
Another week brings another set of changes for two of Tampa Bay's largest school districts, Hillsborough County and Pinellas County, as school leaders take increased measures to make sure food distributions safely get into the right hands amid extended school closures.
Pasco County to reopen some parks Wednesday
Certain parks within Pasco County will start reopening Wednesday.
Certain parks within Pasco County will start reopening Wednesday.
FDA approves $119, at-home COVID-19 test kit
Only about 1% of Florida’s population has been tested for COVID-19, but the scale may soon tip the other way as the very first at-home COVID-19 test gets the go-ahead from the FDA.
Only about 1% of Florida’s population has been tested for COVID-19, but the scale may soon tip the other way as the very first at-home COVID-19 test gets the go-ahead from the FDA.
Hillsborough announces plan to move high school graduations to July
With Florida’s public school campuses closed for the rest of the academic year because of COVID-19, some districts are rescheduling their 2020 graduation events. Hillsborough County on Tuesday announced new dates for graduation ceremonies, targeting July.
With Florida’s public school campuses closed for the rest of the academic year because of COVID-19, some districts are rescheduling their 2020 graduation events. Hillsborough County on Tuesday announced new dates for graduation ceremonies, targeting July.
Gulfport group recruits hundreds to make cardboard masks with artistic twists
Gulfport residents are making artsy masks during the pandemic to place outside their homes.
Gulfport residents are making artsy masks during the pandemic to place outside their homes.
Arizona zoo needs a name for its baby elephant
One Arizona zoo has added a new member to its family.
One Arizona zoo has added a new member to its family.
Florida releases names of assisted living facilities with COVID-19 cases
On Saturday Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida would reveal the names of assisted living facilities throughout the state that have had COVID-19 cases though the number of cases at each facility will not be available.
On Saturday Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida would reveal the names of assisted living facilities throughout the state that have had COVID-19 cases though the number of cases at each facility will not be available.
Help for families: One Tampa program now accepting applications
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says the city will give out up to $8 million in grants to individuals and businesses impacted economically by the coronavirus outbreak.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says the city will give out up to $8 million in grants to individuals and businesses impacted economically by the coronavirus outbreak.
Wheelchairs 4 Kids brings smiles with Pasco parade
Some kids in Pasco County received a special treat today. A big parade wound through Hudson, Port Richey, New Port Richey, and Holiday.
Some kids in Pasco County received a special treat today. A big parade wound through Hudson, Port Richey, New Port Richey, and Holiday.
YMCAs hold blood donation drives to help replenish depleted supply during pandemic
Blood donation is down as people stay home and donation drives are canceled during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Blood donation is down as people stay home and donation drives are canceled during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Clearwater group that focuses on helping first responders during hurricane season is helping them now
An organization focused on those first responders, will be doing what they do best -- but they're doing a bit differently and more frequently.
An organization focused on those first responders, will be doing what they do best -- but they're doing a bit differently and more frequently.
Immunocompromised, elderly can have groceries delivered free by pre-med students in Tampa
For a large portion of the population, going to the grocery store during a pandemic is a difficult, stressful, and scary event.
For a large portion of the population, going to the grocery store during a pandemic is a difficult, stressful, and scary event.
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.
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.
'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.
Child drownings up 100% since last year in Florida
With kids, school, and work all moving into people's homes, it's easier than ever to be distracted, but experts warn parents to stay vigilant as the state sees a startling increase in child drownings.
With kids, school, and work all moving into people's homes, it's easier than ever to be distracted, but experts warn parents to stay vigilant as the state sees a startling increase in child drownings.
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.
Keep Florida Growing: New website connects struggling farmers with Florida customers
For many, it’s just a tomato or an apple, but for local farmers, it’s their livelihood.
For many, it’s just a tomato or an apple, but for local farmers, it’s their livelihood.
Tarpon Springs couple takes online trend of furniture for squirrels to a new level
A Pennsylvania man built a squirrel-sized picnic table for the animals in his yard. He posted a picture on social media of a squirrel -- sitting like a tiny, furry human -- at the table and the idea seemed to strike a chord.
A Pennsylvania man built a squirrel-sized picnic table for the animals in his yard. He posted a picture on social media of a squirrel -- sitting like a tiny, furry human -- at the table and the idea seemed to strike a chord.
Polk County offering assistance for renters during pandemic
Qualified renters who have lost a job or had an impact to their income due to COVID-19 may apply for rental assistance in Polk County.
Qualified renters who have lost a job or had an impact to their income due to COVID-19 may apply for rental assistance in Polk County.
School districts in Hillsborough, Polk and Pinellas are reducing number of meal distribution days
Some school districts in the Tampa Bay-area are making changes to their meal distribution schedules based on new CDC guidelines recommending people to limit the errands they run during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some school districts in the Tampa Bay-area are making changes to their meal distribution schedules based on new CDC guidelines recommending people to limit the errands they run during the COVID-19 pandemic.