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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Evictions in Hillsborough County suspended until April 20

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.

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.

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.