Pinellas County votes to close all public beaches and parking starting Friday
Pinellas County commissioners have voted to close all public beaches and parking starting at 11:59 p.m. Friday night in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Pinellas County commissioners have voted to close all public beaches and parking starting at 11:59 p.m. Friday night in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Glendora man, 34, dies from coronavirus; recently visited Disney World in Florida: Report
A Glendora man who died just days ago after testing positive for COVID-19 recently visited Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida, it was reported Thursday.
A Glendora man who died just days ago after testing positive for COVID-19 recently visited Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida, it was reported Thursday.
Florida man accused of beating pregnant woman he thought was infected with coronavirus
Police say the man knew the woman was six months pregnant.
Police say the man knew the woman was six months pregnant.
Hundreds line up at Central Florida food bank after coronavirus leaves them in a pinch
When distributing food, the clients drove up to volunteers with their trunks open and, one by one, volunteers loaded the food into the back.
When distributing food, the clients drove up to volunteers with their trunks open and, one by one, volunteers loaded the food into the back.
Orlando food pantries see demand spike amid coronavirus outbreak
The coronavirus already tripled the number of clients they had.
The coronavirus already tripled the number of clients they had.
Second U.S. congressman tests positive for coronavirus
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., on Wednesday became the first member of Congress to announce that he has tested positive for coronavirus.
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., on Wednesday became the first member of Congress to announce that he has tested positive for coronavirus.
Now healthy, Tampa's first coronavirus patient stresses importance of isolation
“My first two days with the fever, my eyes were like burning out of my head,” Kaelyn Sheedy recalled. “I continued to have a fever and my cough turned into a wet cough immediately."
“My first two days with the fever, my eyes were like burning out of my head,” Kaelyn Sheedy recalled. “I continued to have a fever and my cough turned into a wet cough immediately."
Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden, who circled moon, dies at 88
The astronaut flew to the moon in 1971 and appeared on episodes of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."
The astronaut flew to the moon in 1971 and appeared on episodes of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."
Coronavirus cases in Florida jump by nearly 100 overnight; now at 314
The known cases of COVID-19 coronavirus in Florida jumped by nearly 100 overnight, reaching 314. Forty-two of the cases are in the Tampa Bay area, but the largest concentration remains in South Florida.
The known cases of COVID-19 coronavirus in Florida jumped by nearly 100 overnight, reaching 314. Forty-two of the cases are in the Tampa Bay area, but the largest concentration remains in South Florida.
Despite warnings, mass closures, Pinellas County beaches remain open
While beaches in other parts of Florida shut down to avoid the spread of the novel coronavirus, Pinellas County has decided to keep its beaches open and urge social distancing.
While beaches in other parts of Florida shut down to avoid the spread of the novel coronavirus, Pinellas County has decided to keep its beaches open and urge social distancing.
Florida closing bars, nightclubs for 30 days; issues sweeping changes for restaurants, beaches
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced tighter guidelines for the state, including closing all bars and nightclubs for 30 days. The closure begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The decision comes after nearly 200 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced tighter guidelines for the state, including closing all bars and nightclubs for 30 days. The closure begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The decision comes after nearly 200 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Beachgoers draw circles in the sand, use pool noodles to create social distance
The beach forecast is perfect, but lifeguards are being reminded to wash their hands -- a reminder the forecast for COVID-19 is concerning.
The beach forecast is perfect, but lifeguards are being reminded to wash their hands -- a reminder the forecast for COVID-19 is concerning.
Florida universities to extend online classes through rest of spring semester
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says all state universities will continue online classes only through the remainder of the spring semester.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says all state universities will continue online classes only through the remainder of the spring semester.
Dollar General dedicating first hour of store openings to at-risk seniors amid coronavirus outbreak
Dollar General announced on Monday that it plans to dedicate the first hour of shopping to seniors amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Dollar General announced on Monday that it plans to dedicate the first hour of shopping to seniors amid the coronavirus outbreak.
WrestleMania 36 to be held in Orlando with no live audience: WWE
The WWE says WrestleMania will be held in Orlando and there will be no audience due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The WWE says WrestleMania will be held in Orlando and there will be no audience due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Walt Disney World hotels and stores, including in Disney Springs, will temporarily close due to coronavirus
Just after midnight Monday, Disney announced “in an abundance of caution” it will close all of its hotels in Orlando and Vero Beach, as well as their owned-and-operated stores at Disney Springs, in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Just after midnight Monday, Disney announced “in an abundance of caution” it will close all of its hotels in Orlando and Vero Beach, as well as their owned-and-operated stores at Disney Springs, in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Security officer at Orlando International Airport tests positive for COVID-19, TSA says
A worker for the Transporation Security Administration (TSA) at Orlando International Airport has tested positive for COVID-19, according to officials.
A worker for the Transporation Security Administration (TSA) at Orlando International Airport has tested positive for COVID-19, according to officials.
Delayed again: SpaceX Falcon 9 launch scrubbed upon liftoff due to engine power issue
The Falcon 9 rocket will take 60 Starlink satellites into space on Sunday.
The Falcon 9 rocket will take 60 Starlink satellites into space on Sunday.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to close starting Monday due to threat of coronavirus
The Kennedy Space Center will continue to monitor the situation and when it is deemed safe to return, the entire facility will be cleaned and sanitized prior to re-opening.
The Kennedy Space Center will continue to monitor the situation and when it is deemed safe to return, the entire facility will be cleaned and sanitized prior to re-opening.
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida suspending operations beginning Monday through end of month
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida suspending operations due to coronavirus concerns.
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida suspending operations due to coronavirus concerns.