Churches, charities change Easter celebrations amid coronavirus pandemic
Churches across the country are preparing for an Easter unlike any other with many houses of worship preparing to stream virtual services online Easter Sunday.
Churches across the country are preparing for an Easter unlike any other with many houses of worship preparing to stream virtual services online Easter Sunday.
Send a card to isolated residents in an assisted living facility near you
Residents in assisted living facilities are especially lonely during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Residents in assisted living facilities are especially lonely during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Land O' Lakes venue will give away a free wedding to one healthcare worker
Many have had to change the way they work, especially healthcare providers and first responders who are on the frontlines of COVID-19 pandemic. Because of that, a local wedding venue is giving away a free wedding.
Many have had to change the way they work, especially healthcare providers and first responders who are on the frontlines of COVID-19 pandemic. Because of that, a local wedding venue is giving away a free wedding.
Tampa Parks and Rec launches 'HappyAtHomeTPA' campaign
Boredom may be settling in at home as people try to find ways to preoccupy themselves during Florida's stay-at-home order, but Tampa Parks and Recreation has some ideas to keep the family occupied.
Boredom may be settling in at home as people try to find ways to preoccupy themselves during Florida's stay-at-home order, but Tampa Parks and Recreation has some ideas to keep the family occupied.
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.
The city of St. Petersburg is giving grant money to small businesses and their employees impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Polk County cuts student meal distribution to three days; closes 22 sites
The Polk County School District is scaling back the amount of meals its giving to children while they're not on-campus.
The Polk County School District is scaling back the amount of meals its giving to children while they're not on-campus.
FOX Sports Sun to replay every victory from Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2004 Stanley Cup run
FOX Sports Sun, the television home of the Tampa Bay Lightning, announced plans to replay every Lightning win from the franchise’s 2004 Stanley Cup run.
FOX Sports Sun, the television home of the Tampa Bay Lightning, announced plans to replay every Lightning win from the franchise’s 2004 Stanley Cup run.
Florida rolls out new, 'user-friendly' unemployment application website
Florida’s unemployment office rolled out a new online application website Wednesday night, saying the new site is more user and mobile device friendly.
Florida’s unemployment office rolled out a new online application website Wednesday night, saying the new site is more user and mobile device friendly.
How to print out a Florida unemployment application
As technical woes continue to plague Florida's unemployment website, many residents are turning to an old-fashioned method: printing out a paper application to put in the mail.
As technical woes continue to plague Florida's unemployment website, many residents are turning to an old-fashioned method: printing out a paper application to put in the mail.
From life skills to learning how to play the guitar, a Tampa program provides tutorials for all
The University Area Community Development Corporation is offering free online tutorials as more folks are staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The University Area Community Development Corporation is offering free online tutorials as more folks are staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tampa's Syndaver Labs gears up to make 1 million respirators
Syndaver Labs is adding to its complicated workload in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tampa-based company makes synthetic human bodies for anatomy training and is now beginning to manufacture respirators.
Syndaver Labs is adding to its complicated workload in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tampa-based company makes synthetic human bodies for anatomy training and is now beginning to manufacture respirators.
Track Florida coronavirus cases by county with this interactive COVID-19 map
The Florida Department of Health is now tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in Florida using this interactive dashboard.
The Florida Department of Health is now tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in Florida using this interactive dashboard.
Metropolitan Ministries demand has tripled since pandemic began
It’s a tough time for a lot of people, and many are turning to organizations like Metropolitan Ministries for help. While the organization says they are doing everything they can to meet the public needs, the demand is just too high.
It’s a tough time for a lot of people, and many are turning to organizations like Metropolitan Ministries for help. While the organization says they are doing everything they can to meet the public needs, the demand is just too high.
Coalition of Asian-American groups created website to report acts of hate
Asian-American communities across the country say incidents of discrimination continue to rise -- and many are being blamed for coronavirus.
Asian-American communities across the country say incidents of discrimination continue to rise -- and many are being blamed for coronavirus.
Governor says bulked-up website, call center should ease unemployment application problems
Gov. Ron DeSantis says the state is taking several steps to fix Florida’s overwhelmed unemployment system, starting with what he called a "huge effort" to beef up the application website.
Gov. Ron DeSantis says the state is taking several steps to fix Florida’s overwhelmed unemployment system, starting with what he called a "huge effort" to beef up the application website.
Pinellas County schools expands meal distribution program
Pinellas County Schools is expanding its meal distribution program to reach more families while schools are closed due to the COVID-19 virus. Over the next two weeks, the district will more than double the number of school sites for meal distribution.
Pinellas County Schools is expanding its meal distribution program to reach more families while schools are closed due to the COVID-19 virus. Over the next two weeks, the district will more than double the number of school sites for meal distribution.
Pinellas County opens nine new PPE donation sites
Pinellas County is opening nine new donation sites for personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies and disinfectants to help protect health workers and first responders on the front lines in the fight against the COVID-19 virus.
Pinellas County is opening nine new donation sites for personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies and disinfectants to help protect health workers and first responders on the front lines in the fight against the COVID-19 virus.
Pet photographer raising funds for Humane Society with Safer at Home sessions
Many small businesses face an uncertain future because of the statewide ‘stay at home’ order. A bay area pet photography company is trying to adapt after having most of his business dry up.
Many small businesses face an uncertain future because of the statewide ‘stay at home’ order. A bay area pet photography company is trying to adapt after having most of his business dry up.
Community effort feeds hospital workers while supporting local restaurants
At a time when healthcare workers are working overtime and empty restaurants are depending on takeout orders and deliveries to stay afloat, a Tampa woman came up with an idea to help both at the same time.
At a time when healthcare workers are working overtime and empty restaurants are depending on takeout orders and deliveries to stay afloat, a Tampa woman came up with an idea to help both at the same time.
From locals to musicians, people are using social media to read to those who are quarantined
Many families are safe at home right now with their children, and keeping them entertained can always be a challenge. There are plenty of people stepping up to read stories to children -- from as far away as a smartphone or computer screen.
Many families are safe at home right now with their children, and keeping them entertained can always be a challenge. There are plenty of people stepping up to read stories to children -- from as far away as a smartphone or computer screen.