Now healthy, Tampa's first coronavirus patient stresses importance of isolation

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."

Evictions in Hillsborough County suspended until April 20

Evictions in Hillsborough County suspended until April 20

Through April 20, Hillsborough County will suspend eviction proceedings, said Sheriff Chad Chronister.

Through April 20, Hillsborough County will suspend eviction proceedings, said Sheriff Chad Chronister.

Coronavirus cases in Florida jump by nearly 100 overnight; now at 314

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

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 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.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to close starting Monday due to threat of coronavirus

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.

Publix adjusting hours at all locations amid concerns over coronavirus

Publix adjusting hours at all locations amid concerns over coronavirus

Publix stores will begin closing at 8 p.m. nightly, beginning Saturday, March 14, the Lakeland, Florida-based company announced late Friday.

Publix stores will begin closing at 8 p.m. nightly, beginning Saturday, March 14, the Lakeland, Florida-based company announced late Friday.

Legoland closing for two weeks to prevent spread of coronavirus

Legoland closing for two weeks to prevent spread of coronavirus

Legoland announced Friday it will temporarily close its theme park and water park to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Legoland announced Friday it will temporarily close its theme park and water park to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Busch Gardens, Adventure Island and SeaWorld closing to prevent spread of COVID-19

Busch Gardens, Adventure Island and SeaWorld closing to prevent spread of COVID-19

SeaWorld Parks announced Friday it will follow the cancellation steps of other theme parks and shut down Busch Gardens, Adventure Island and SeaWorld to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.

SeaWorld Parks announced Friday it will follow the cancellation steps of other theme parks and shut down Busch Gardens, Adventure Island and SeaWorld to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.

For Walt Disney World, this will be the longest closure in its history

For Walt Disney World, this will be the longest closure in its history

Rarely, Walt Disney World will close, but the major theme park's hand was forced as government and health officials advised against large mass gatherings. The decision to shut down the park -- beginning on Sunday, March 15 -- is an effort to slow down the spread of the coronavirus.

Rarely, Walt Disney World will close, but the major theme park's hand was forced as government and health officials advised against large mass gatherings. The decision to shut down the park -- beginning on Sunday, March 15 -- is an effort to slow down the spread of the coronavirus.

Universal Orlando Resort to suspending operations beginning Monday through end of month

Universal Orlando Resort to suspending operations beginning Monday through end of month

Universal Orlando Resort on Thursday announced it would be suspending operations at its parks at the close of business on Sunday, March 15.  Universal Orlando’s hotels and Universal CityWalk will remain open.

Universal Orlando Resort on Thursday announced it would be suspending operations at its parks at the close of business on Sunday, March 15.  Universal Orlando’s hotels and Universal CityWalk will remain open.