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.
Tech how-to: Pay using your phone at stores instead of your credit card
Think back just a month. It may have seemed obsessive-compulsive to wash your hands after every interaction. Now we know it’s one of the best ways you can protect yourself.
Think back just a month. It may have seemed obsessive-compulsive to wash your hands after every interaction. Now we know it’s one of the best ways you can protect yourself.
Gas station gives back: Free lunches for kids, no questions asked
Inside this gas station is an upscale deli stocked with Boar’s Head products. For the next several weeks, they are offering elementary and middle school students free lunches.
Inside this gas station is an upscale deli stocked with Boar’s Head products. For the next several weeks, they are offering elementary and middle school students free lunches.
Largo company retools to make masks, but needs help
In addition to their regular work, Performance Air Conditioning, Electrical and Plumbing in Largo is also making masks for use during the coronavirus pandemic.
In addition to their regular work, Performance Air Conditioning, Electrical and Plumbing in Largo is also making masks for use during the coronavirus pandemic.
Economic stimulus checks: What you need to know
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service announced on Wednesday that the distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and will be distributed automatically, with no action required for most people.
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service announced on Wednesday that the distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and will be distributed automatically, with no action required for most people.
Coronavirus stay-at-home order: What is an essential business or activity in Florida?
Floridians are ordered to remain at home except for essential activities, and only essential businesses or services should remain open. As part of that order, the governor’s office issued this guidance about what “essential” means.
Floridians are ordered to remain at home except for essential activities, and only essential businesses or services should remain open. As part of that order, the governor’s office issued this guidance about what “essential” means.
Pasco County Schools expands student feeding sites, provides 10 meals per student on Tuesdays
Beginning Tuesday, March 31, the number of drive-thru sites at schools will expand to 25, which is up from seven this week.
Beginning Tuesday, March 31, the number of drive-thru sites at schools will expand to 25, which is up from seven this week.
St. Pete bathroom specialists help solve tissue shortage
A Pinellas County business found an effective way to help with the toilet paper shortage. Their commitment to helping their fellow man is what's right with Tampa Bay.
A Pinellas County business found an effective way to help with the toilet paper shortage. Their commitment to helping their fellow man is what's right with Tampa Bay.
Diaper donations needed as shoppers hoard supplies during pandemic
On a normal day, this Pinellas County organization helps distribute diapers and other baby items to those who need it most, but in the last two weeks, the need has skyrocketed.
On a normal day, this Pinellas County organization helps distribute diapers and other baby items to those who need it most, but in the last two weeks, the need has skyrocketed.
'Apart but together': College students unemployed due to coronavirus design t-shirts for charity
Two college students who recently lost their jobs decided to use their free time to design t-shirts with 100 percent of the proceeds going to charity.
Two college students who recently lost their jobs decided to use their free time to design t-shirts with 100 percent of the proceeds going to charity.
St. Pete Rising supports downtown businesses, medical community during coronavirus pandemic
There are several ways to help small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic, but Brian Zucker took it one step further. “This is a complete grassroots movement,” he said.
There are several ways to help small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic, but Brian Zucker took it one step further. “This is a complete grassroots movement,” he said.
Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center offering 'curbside' pet adoptions
If you’re a Hillsborough County resident in need of a self isolation sidekick, the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center is simplifying the adoption process and going digital in order to social distance.
If you’re a Hillsborough County resident in need of a self isolation sidekick, the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center is simplifying the adoption process and going digital in order to social distance.