Cellphone 'heat map' shows coronavirus' potential spread as spring break revelers went home

Cellphone 'heat map' shows coronavirus' potential spread as spring break revelers went home

Heat maps that show cellphone location data in the U.S. paint a disturbing picture of the potential spread of coronavirus as the country grapples with lockdown measures and tries to stem the virus' tide.

Heat maps that show cellphone location data in the U.S. paint a disturbing picture of the potential spread of coronavirus as the country grapples with lockdown measures and tries to stem the virus' tide.

UF researchers designing low-cost, 'open source' ventilator made from hardware store items

UF researchers designing low-cost, 'open source' ventilator made from hardware store items

A professor of anesthesiology at the University of Florida is building an "open source" ventilator out of common items from hardware stores, in an effort to meet the desperately high demand internationally due to the coronavirus pandemic.

A professor of anesthesiology at the University of Florida is building an "open source" ventilator out of common items from hardware stores, in an effort to meet the desperately high demand internationally due to the coronavirus pandemic.

A man with coronavirus who works in LA says the drug used to treat malaria saved his life

A man with coronavirus who works in LA says the drug used to treat malaria saved his life

Rio Giardinieri, 52, who is vice-president of a company that manufactures cooking equipment at high-end restaurants in LA and around the world, thinks he contracted COVID-19 at a conference in New York. He had a fever for five days, horrendous back pain, headache, cough, and tiredness. He was sleeping about 15 hours a day when he’s used to getting five hours a night.

Rio Giardinieri, 52, who is vice-president of a company that manufactures cooking equipment at high-end restaurants in LA and around the world, thinks he contracted COVID-19 at a conference in New York. He had a fever for five days, horrendous back pain, headache, cough, and tiredness. He was sleeping about 15 hours a day when he’s used to getting five hours a night.

Tampa police officer tests positive for COVID-19; 35 officers quarantined

Tampa police officer tests positive for COVID-19; 35 officers quarantined

"We can handle the bombs and the bullets and the blood," the chief said. "But this is an unknown virus we're not used to, that we can't see, and that's what makes our job so dangerous and so difficult."

"We can handle the bombs and the bullets and the blood," the chief said. "But this is an unknown virus we're not used to, that we can't see, and that's what makes our job so dangerous and so difficult."

Wild Florida drive-thru safari park remains open during coronavirus shutdowns

Wild Florida drive-thru safari park remains open during coronavirus shutdowns

For families who are looking to keep busy while practicing social distancing, Wild Florida says their drive-thru safari park is open for business!

For families who are looking to keep busy while practicing social distancing, Wild Florida says their drive-thru safari park is open for business!

DeSantis to issue executive order requiring 14-day isolation for those traveling from NYC area to Florida

DeSantis to issue executive order requiring 14-day isolation for those traveling from NYC area to Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference Monday afternoon, saying he is issuing an executive order that would require mandatory 14-day self-isolation for anyone traveling to the Sunshine State from the New York City area.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference Monday afternoon, saying he is issuing an executive order that would require mandatory 14-day self-isolation for anyone traveling to the Sunshine State from the New York City area.

Florida to 'young' people: 'You can ruin somebody's life' by not social distancing

Florida to 'young' people: 'You can ruin somebody's life' by not social distancing

During a Sunday press conference at Hard Rock Stadium, where the National Guard opened a drive-thru testing site, the director of Florida's Division of Emergency Management made a plea to the "young people" as the country and state try to curtail the spread of COVID-19.

During a Sunday press conference at Hard Rock Stadium, where the National Guard opened a drive-thru testing site, the director of Florida's Division of Emergency Management made a plea to the "young people" as the country and state try to curtail the spread of COVID-19.

University of Tampa students test positive for COVID-19

University of Tampa students test positive for COVID-19

Six University of Tampa students have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the university’s Facebook page. Five of the six were traveling together during spring break.

Six University of Tampa students have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the university’s Facebook page. Five of the six were traveling together during spring break.

Beaches packed before county's closure goes into effect midnight Saturday

Beaches packed before county's closure goes into effect midnight Saturday

With the weekend practically here, people tried to enjoy one last day on the sand because, come 11:59 p.m. Friday, Pinellas county beaches will be closed until April 6.

With the weekend practically here, people tried to enjoy one last day on the sand because, come 11:59 p.m. Friday, Pinellas county beaches will be closed until April 6.

Map shows 'unusually elevated' levels of flu-like illness in Florida

Map shows 'unusually elevated' levels of flu-like illness in Florida

Thermometer company Kinsa is tracking real-time reporting of flu-like symptoms across the country and Florida appears to be worse off than the rest of the country.

Thermometer company Kinsa is tracking real-time reporting of flu-like symptoms across the country and Florida appears to be worse off than the rest of the country.