Dozens flock to Jacksonville beaches as coronavirus restrictions ease

People were seen walking on Jacksonville Beach, Florida, on Saturday, April 18, one day after beaches in the area reopened amid an easing of restrictions aimed to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19.

Coronavirus at core of California couple's custody case

Coronavirus and the fallout of what it’s doing to the economy, education, daily habits -  and now, parenting decisions - has changed the world as we know it.

Florida students will continue distance learning through rest of school year

Florida’s public school students will not set foot back on campus before summer. Students in grades K-12 will continue with distance learning through the rest of the school year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Newsom: 16,000 hotel rooms to house homeless in California

Standing in front of a Motel 6 near San Jose, Newsom said more than 4,200 people have been moved out of shelters and off the streets into motel rooms.

Why some military members had stimulus checks snatched, reduced

USAA, a financial company that caters to military members and veterans, has suspended a policy that had resulted in members having their stimulus checks used to offset existing debts.

Self-described Florida 'church' ordered to stop selling coronavirus 'cure'

Prosecutors filed the motion in a South Florida court, requesting a temporary restraining order against the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing. The complaint argues that the “church” cures are dangerous and that the “church” is in fact a secular organization.

Without teachers to report abuse cases, many children likely suffering at home

Child abuse prevention experts said that they are concerned many cases are going unreported, since children are isolated at home and away from teachers, daycare workers and neighbors who might intervene.

NJ boy commended for asking for food donations instead of birthday gifts

Gov. Phil Murphy called attention to Dominic's incredible efforts to help during the COVID-19 pandemic in a press conference Saturday.

Florida pub removes $10K stapled to walls for unemployed staff

The history of Fort Lauderdale restaurant Hott Leggz is written with magic marker on thousands of dollar bills stapled to the walls and ceiling.

Florida county reopens beaches with restrictions

Governor Ron DeSantis gave the green light for some beaches and parks to reopen if it can be done safely after being closed because of the coronavirus. 

Minnesota nurse union president details 'real and devastating' impact of COVID-19

Mary Turner, the president of the Minnesota Nurses Association, gave an emotional speech during Minnesota's COVID-19 briefing to describe the impact the virus has had on patients and their family members.

Restaurant offers 'old time' movie and dining experience

During the pandemic dinner and a movie from a bygone era is making a comeback in this San Bernardino restaurant parking lot.

Austin Ghost Tours goes digital while stay-at-home order is in place

Instead of meeting in person and walking people through the downtown area to tell their stories, they now do the whole tour on Zoom.