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.

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. 

39 new cases of COVID-19 bring Florida number to 115

The Florida Department of Health announced the number of positive tests for COVID-19 in the state has more than doubled in the last 48 hours, bringing the total to 115, plus seven Florida residents who were diagnosed and being cared for out-of-state.

Students must self-isolate for 14 days after cruise or international travel, Florida says

Any Florida students who travel outside of the country or go on a cruise over spring break must self-isolate for 14 days and undergo an evaluation before returning to class, the districts announced today.

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.

Pickup truck crashes into Port Richey home

The driver of a pickup truck tried to avoid crashing into a car, but ended up crashing into a home, troopers said.

New Port Richey postpones Chasco Fiesta

The annual Chasco Fiesta has been postponed as local officials continue to try and slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

What it's like to have COVID-19: Florida patient urges kindness as he recovers in isolation

“Just treat people like humans because I saw some really negative comments about one of the interviews that I did, and we're still people. And we don't want to get people sick," the Pasco County man said. "I don't want to be sick and I don't want to get anyone sick."

'Edward Scissorhands' carved his way into hearts of Americans from a set in Lutz, 30 years ago

It's been 30 years since parts of the Bay Area transformed into a Hollywood movie set for the filming of what's now an iconic piece of cinematic history: 'Edward Scissorhands.'

Pasco County declares state of emergency to limit potential spread of COVID-19

The Pasco Board of County Commissioners, at the request of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, issued a Local State of Emergency for Pasco County on Thursday as a proactive measure to monitor and limit the potential spread of COVID-19.

Minor injuries reported after Pasco school bus crash

Deputies are on the scene of a crash involving a school bus in Hudson that left two people with minor injuries.

14-year-old bicyclist killed in New Port Richey crash

Troopers say a 14-year-old boy rode into the path of an SUV this morning. He was taken to a hospital but did not survive.

Pasco deputies investigate fire at a golf course near St. Leo University

Investigators in Pasco County are trying to determine the cause of a fire at a golf course across the street from St. Leo University campus Monday morning.