Student meals available at Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Sarasota distribution sites
With in-class learning canceled until at least mid-April, schools around the Bay Area are preparing thousands of school meals to ensure no child goes hungry during the coronavirus pandemic.
With in-class learning canceled until at least mid-April, schools around the Bay Area are preparing thousands of school meals to ensure no child goes hungry during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus COVID-19 in Florida: Who should be tested and what you need to know
Two deaths in Florida have been blamed on the COVID-19 coronavirus, so state leaders are asking the public to take a wide range of precautions and they are providing resources to answer questions and ease concerns.
Two deaths in Florida have been blamed on the COVID-19 coronavirus, so state leaders are asking the public to take a wide range of precautions and they are providing resources to answer questions and ease concerns.
Laid-off, furloughed workers should file for benefits immediately, attorney warns
Labor law attorneys said employees who have been laid-off or furloughed should file for unemployment benefits immediately.
Labor law attorneys said employees who have been laid-off or furloughed should file for unemployment benefits immediately.
Floridians text, call 2-1-1 to find free meal location for children
Floridians can now text FLKIDSMEALS to 211-211, call 2-1-1 or go online to find their closest participating Summer BreakSpot location, which provides free meals to children under 18 when school is out.
Floridians can now text FLKIDSMEALS to 211-211, call 2-1-1 or go online to find their closest participating Summer BreakSpot location, which provides free meals to children under 18 when school is out.
Sarasota County offers help to families with transition to online learning
Classrooms in Sarasota County will soon become virtual.
Classrooms in Sarasota County will soon become virtual.
Blood donations needed amid coronavirus pandemic
One blood donation can save three lives, but blood donations are down nationwide due to the coronavirus pandemic.
One blood donation can save three lives, but blood donations are down nationwide due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Walmart, Target, Publix, Whole Foods among stores designating shopping time for seniors
Some stores have begun designating a shopping time just for the most vulnerable customers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Some stores have begun designating a shopping time just for the most vulnerable customers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Legal advice on wills, power of attorneys during COVID-19 outbreak
During the coronavirus pandemic, most people are concerned about contracting the virus, their health and recovery. However, sometimes the worst happens.
During the coronavirus pandemic, most people are concerned about contracting the virus, their health and recovery. However, sometimes the worst happens.
Florida public schools prepare students, families to move classes online
Public school students on spring break are preparing to enter a digital education world instead of going back to class. With the state of Florida closing down schools until April 15, computers and tablets now become classrooms.
Public school students on spring break are preparing to enter a digital education world instead of going back to class. With the state of Florida closing down schools until April 15, computers and tablets now become classrooms.
Hundreds tested for COVID-19 at BayCare drive-thru testing sites
BayCare’s urgent care division launched the testing sites throughout Tampa Bay area Wednesday morning in an effort to control the virus.
BayCare’s urgent care division launched the testing sites throughout Tampa Bay area Wednesday morning in an effort to control the virus.
Drive-through COVID-19 tests to be offered at 7 BayCare locations
A shortage of COVID-19 testing kits remains a major obstacle for public officials as they try to get a handle on their response to the virus. Only 2,000 people have been tested in Florida, a state of over 21 million people.
A shortage of COVID-19 testing kits remains a major obstacle for public officials as they try to get a handle on their response to the virus. Only 2,000 people have been tested in Florida, a state of over 21 million people.
Bay Area YMCAs closing through March 29; transitioning efforts to help first responders
All YMCA locations around the Tampa Bay area will remain closed after 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 and refocus efforts on helping the families of first responders and medical workers.
All YMCA locations around the Tampa Bay area will remain closed after 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 and refocus efforts on helping the families of first responders and medical workers.
Florida activates website for free student meals during school closure
The meal locations may be found at SummerBreakSpot.FreshFromFlorida.com.
The meal locations may be found at SummerBreakSpot.FreshFromFlorida.com.
Supervisor of Elections in Tampa Bay are making polling location changes due to coronavirus
Early voting is underway ahead of Florida’s Primary on March 17, but at the same time, officials on every level have been announcing changes to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus -- that includes changing polling locations.
Early voting is underway ahead of Florida’s Primary on March 17, but at the same time, officials on every level have been announcing changes to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus -- that includes changing polling locations.
New kind of court delivers justice for teens, by teens
When Bryson Jackson was being bullied in school, he decided to fight back, physically. But it turns out, that's when his problems would really begin.
When Bryson Jackson was being bullied in school, he decided to fight back, physically. But it turns out, that's when his problems would really begin.
Seeking to shield Florida's elderly from COVID-19, governor limits visitors to nursing homes
Because the COVID-19 coronavirus appears to be hitting elderly patients the hardest, Florida is implementing new restrictions on who can visit nursing homes around the state.
Because the COVID-19 coronavirus appears to be hitting elderly patients the hardest, Florida is implementing new restrictions on who can visit nursing homes around the state.
From your house to the space station, this Pinellas Park company keeps things clear
Madico prides itself as one of the world's leading manufacturers of innovative window film. The products manufactured by the Pinellas Park company affect everyday life.
Madico prides itself as one of the world's leading manufacturers of innovative window film. The products manufactured by the Pinellas Park company affect everyday life.
YMCA program helps veterans get fit, feel better
Most veterans will probably admit that their years in the service were probably also their most fit. But good health doesn’t have to end when they hang up their uniforms.
Most veterans will probably admit that their years in the service were probably also their most fit. But good health doesn’t have to end when they hang up their uniforms.
Florida activates coronavirus price-gouging hotline
Usually reserved for hurricane threats, Florida has activated its price-gouging hotline.
Usually reserved for hurricane threats, Florida has activated its price-gouging hotline.
Couple seeks good Samaritans who rushed to help when they were hit by a car
Four men rushed to help a couple who had just been hit by a car on N Dale Mabry Highway back in January.
Four men rushed to help a couple who had just been hit by a car on N Dale Mabry Highway back in January.