Florida Keys closing to visitors by Sunday, March 22; reports first coronavirus case
Tourists who planned to take the scenic drive along Overseas Highway in the Florida Keys will have to postpone that trip.
Tourists who planned to take the scenic drive along Overseas Highway in the Florida Keys will have to postpone that trip.
6-year-old elementary school student tests positive for coronavirus in South Florida
An elementary school student in South Florida has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.
An elementary school student in South Florida has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.
Central Florida attractions help parents entertain kids at home
Area attractions offering parents resources to keep kids entertained while they are home due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
Area attractions offering parents resources to keep kids entertained while they are home due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
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.
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.
Florida distillery making hand sanitizer, giving it away for free
You can bring your own bottle to the Florida distillery and they will fill it up with homemade hand sanitizer.
You can bring your own bottle to the Florida distillery and they will fill it up with homemade hand sanitizer.
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
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
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.
Liftoff! SpaceX launches sixth batch of Starlink satellites
Liftoff is scheduled for 8:16 a.m. EDT from launchpad 39A.
Liftoff is scheduled for 8:16 a.m. EDT from launchpad 39A.
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.
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.
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.