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.
Who to call if you feel sick
If you feel sick, there are in-home, local, and national resources for you to get advice and medical help. Below is a list of hotlines, phone numbers, websites, and emails where you can get help in the Tampa Bay Area.
If you feel sick, there are in-home, local, and national resources for you to get advice and medical help. Below is a list of hotlines, phone numbers, websites, and emails where you can get help in the Tampa Bay Area.
Citrus County couple home and healthy after coronavirus cruise quarantines
After spending a month in quarantine, a Citrus County couple is glad to be back home and shared what that experience was like amid a coronavirus outbreak worldwide.
After spending a month in quarantine, a Citrus County couple is glad to be back home and shared what that experience was like amid a coronavirus outbreak worldwide.
Citrus County couple returns home after Diamond Princess cruise quarantine
Phil and Gay Courter, and 3,709 others, departed Tokyo, Japan January 20 for a 14-day cruise aboard the Diamond Princess. 44 days later, the couple is finally back at home in Citrus County.
Phil and Gay Courter, and 3,709 others, departed Tokyo, Japan January 20 for a 14-day cruise aboard the Diamond Princess. 44 days later, the couple is finally back at home in Citrus County.
Elections officials work to minimize impact of COVID-19 concerns on voter turnout
Concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19 have some people questioning whether to make an in-person visit to the polls for Florida's primary elections. Monday was the first day of early voting for several Florida counties, including Hillsborough and Polk.
Concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19 have some people questioning whether to make an in-person visit to the polls for Florida's primary elections. Monday was the first day of early voting for several Florida counties, including Hillsborough and Polk.
No charges filed after untreated Citrus County dog gnaws her leg off
An injured dog was in so much pain, she chewed off part of her own leg. The rest later had to be amputated. Now, the animal is in the care of a Hernando County rescue organization, where advocates say something should have been done sooner to help the animal.
An injured dog was in so much pain, she chewed off part of her own leg. The rest later had to be amputated. Now, the animal is in the care of a Hernando County rescue organization, where advocates say something should have been done sooner to help the animal.
Citrus County deputies investigate shooting death of 26-year-old man
Investigators in Citrus County are asking for the public’s help in solving a murder.
Investigators in Citrus County are asking for the public’s help in solving a murder.
Citrus County couple happy to be back in U.S. after cruise-ship coronavirus quarantine
Calling it, “a new day,” Crystal River couple Gay and Phil Courter arrived back in the United States early Monday morning, two weeks after their quarantine began aboard their cruise ship in Japan, and still showing no signs of the virus themselves.
Calling it, “a new day,” Crystal River couple Gay and Phil Courter arrived back in the United States early Monday morning, two weeks after their quarantine began aboard their cruise ship in Japan, and still showing no signs of the virus themselves.
Citrus County couple, quarantined on cruise ship, finally headed back to America
After 12 days of quarantine aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan due to coronavirus, a Citrus County couple is among 300 other Americans flying back to the U.S. aboard two State Department-organized flights.
After 12 days of quarantine aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan due to coronavirus, a Citrus County couple is among 300 other Americans flying back to the U.S. aboard two State Department-organized flights.
Citrus County couple quarantined on cruise ship may be back in U.S. this week
A Citrus County couple quarantined aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan could come home soon after the U.S. Department of State announced plans to fly American citizens aboard the ship back to the United States.
A Citrus County couple quarantined aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan could come home soon after the U.S. Department of State announced plans to fly American citizens aboard the ship back to the United States.
Vacation nightmare may be ending for Citrus County couple on quarantined cruise ship
Nearly 400 Americans who have been quarantined for 11 days due to coronavirus, on a cruise ship docked in Japan, will be evacuated by the State Department, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Nearly 400 Americans who have been quarantined for 11 days due to coronavirus, on a cruise ship docked in Japan, will be evacuated by the State Department, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Aboard quarantined cruise ship, Bay Area couple growing more frustrated
A Citrus County couple trapped on a quarantined cruise ship is ready for their vacation to end.
A Citrus County couple trapped on a quarantined cruise ship is ready for their vacation to end.
Citrus County couple growing weary after eighth day in cruise ship quarantine
In the largest coronavirus outbreak outside of mainland China, Japanese health officials confirmed 39 new cases Tuesday onboard a cruise ship where a Citrus County couple remains trapped in a quarantine.
In the largest coronavirus outbreak outside of mainland China, Japanese health officials confirmed 39 new cases Tuesday onboard a cruise ship where a Citrus County couple remains trapped in a quarantine.
Family member questions effectiveness of cruise-ship quarantine
The son of a Citrus County couple stuck on a quarantined cruise ship near Japan says health officials need to do more to help passengers onboard.
The son of a Citrus County couple stuck on a quarantined cruise ship near Japan says health officials need to do more to help passengers onboard.
Citrus County couple remains in quarantine on cruise ship due to coronavirus cases on board
A Citrus County couple remains in isolation aboard a cruise ship in Japan after dozens of passengers tested positive for coronavirus.
A Citrus County couple remains in isolation aboard a cruise ship in Japan after dozens of passengers tested positive for coronavirus.
Citrus County couple quarantined on Japanese cruise ship due to coronavirus
“It’s a pretty posh prison, but let’s make it clear -- we can’t take one step without permission of the captain, which we’re not doing,” Gay Courter told FOX 13.
“It’s a pretty posh prison, but let’s make it clear -- we can’t take one step without permission of the captain, which we’re not doing,” Gay Courter told FOX 13.
Bicyclist killed in Citrus County hit-and-run crash
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist Sunday morning.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist Sunday morning.
Disappearing oysters could spell trouble for environment, economy
Oysters are a common menu option at restaurants, but researchers at the University of South Florida found they are disappearing from the Gulf Coast, negatively impacting the environment and economy.
Oysters are a common menu option at restaurants, but researchers at the University of South Florida found they are disappearing from the Gulf Coast, negatively impacting the environment and economy.
Case of hepatitis A confirmed at Citrus County Primary Elementary
It’s a warning you’ve heard over and over again: wash your hands after you use the restroom.
It’s a warning you’ve heard over and over again: wash your hands after you use the restroom.
Levy County prescribed burn sends smoke drifting over Bay Area
The 3,800-acre burn is in Levy County, but strong winds are carrying smoke to the south. The National Weather Service even noted that the smoke is visible on satellite imagery and radar.
The 3,800-acre burn is in Levy County, but strong winds are carrying smoke to the south. The National Weather Service even noted that the smoke is visible on satellite imagery and radar.