Florida City Suspends Recycling Program Over Coronavirus

With multiple sanitation workers under quarantine for possible exposure to the coronavirus, one FL city suspended its recycling program.

DeSantis Blames Testing; FL Reports 11,466 More Coronavirus Cases

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday blamed the state's soaring coronavirus case numbers on increased testing.

Some Labs Failed To Report Negative Coronavirus Results: DeSantis

Some private medical testing laboratories in recent days failed to report negative coronavirus test results, according to state officials.

Florida Bars Won't Reopen, But Schools Will; Cases Top 250,000

The number of coronavirus cases in FL surpassed the quarter-million mark Saturday and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said bars will stay closed.

Manatee Residents May Be Eligible For Federal Coronavirus Funds

Manatee County officials are planning a series of Zoom meetings to help residents understand how they can take advantage of federal funds.

Florida Sees 206,447 Cases; Some Businesses Shutting Down Again

The mayor of Florida's most populous county ordered a partial rollback of business reopenings after the state set a new coronavirus record.

9,488 More Coronavirus Cases In Florida Following Record Day

Florida health officials reported 9,488 new coronavirus cases Friday one day after the state saw its largest one-day spike.

Florida Coronavirus Update: 6,563 New Cases

Florida health officials reported 6,563 new cases of the coronavirus Wednesday as the total cases rose to 158,997.

Floridians Get Another Extension On Evictions, Foreclosures

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has extended his earlier order halting foreclosures and residential evictions.

FL Coronavirus Surge: 21 Counties Report Median Ages Under 40

21 Florida counties reported the median ages of people who tested positive to be under 40, according to a Patch review.

Florida Reports 65 New Deaths, 3,286 More Coronavirus Cases

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases climbed to 103,503 Tuesday in Florida, an increase of 3,286 over the previous 24-hour period.

4th Record Coronavirus Spike In Florida This Week

The number of coronavirus cases in Florida continued on a record-setting pace Saturday as health officials reported 4,049 new cases.

FL Surpasses 80,000 Coronavirus Cases With Largest One-Day Spike

The total number of coronavirus cases in Florida hit a new milestone Tuesday, surpassing the 80,000 mark as the state had its largest spike.

1,671 More Coronavirus Cases In Florida; Schools To Reopen

Florida health officials reported a one-day jump of 1,698 more coronavirus cases on Thursday.

'Lottery-Style' Application Process To Help Manatee Residents

A "lottery-style" application process is planned to help Manatee County residents who have taken an economic hit from the new coronavirus.

12 New Deaths In FL; 1,180 More Coronavirus Cases

Florida health officials reported 12 new deaths from the new coronavirus on Sunday and 1,180 new cases of the virus.

Florida Reports 1,317 New Cases Of Coronavirus

Florida health officials reported 1,317 new cases of the coronavirus Wednesday, the most in any 24-hour period in recent weeks.

Florida Coronavirus Deaths In Single Digits For Second Day

FL reported 41 new hospitalizations from the coronaviris Monday as the number of new deaths remained in the single digits for a second day.

3 New Florida Coronavirus Deaths Reported On Sunday

Testing in Florida surpassed the million mark Sunday as Florida health officials reported only three new deaths.

Miami-Dade Reports 700th Coronavirus Death; FL Has 55,424 Cases

Miami-Dade County reported its 700th death from the coronavirus Saturday as Florida health officials reported 34 new deaths.

FL Reports 60 More Coronavirus Deaths As U.S. Reaches Milestone

Florida's death toll from the new coronavirus increased by 60 people Wednesday as the United States marked a grim milestone.

FL Confirms 7 Cases Of Rare Inflammatory Condition in Children

Florida health officials said the state has experienced a total of 7 confirmed cases of the rare inflammatory condition in children.

Florida Coronavirus Deaths Rise Only Slightly

Florida coronavirus deaths rose only slightly Tuesday, marking the lowest increase since Mother's Day.

Florida Coronavirus Cases Top 50,000 Mark

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Florida topped the 50,000 mark on Saturday.

Florida Coronavirus Update: 51 New Deaths, 48,675 Cases

Florida health officials reported the number of coronavirus cases in Florida rose to 48,675​ Thursday.

Venice Diocese Reinstates In-Person Mass For Catholic Faithful

Daily masses in the Sarasota and Bradenton areas resumed this week for Catholics with the first Sunday services planned for this weekend.

FL Expands Restaurant, Retail Capacity; 44,138 Confirmed Cases

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an order allowing restaurants and other businesses to expand their operations to 50 percent capacity.

43,210 Coronavirus Cases In Florida; 1,875 Deaths

Florida health officials said the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the state had risen to 43,210 as of Thursday.

Manatee County Lifts 2-Hour Restrictions On Beach Parking

Manatee County commissioners agreed Tuesday to end the two-hour parking limits along recently reopened public beach areas.

New Coronavirus Deaths In Florida Decline For Mother's Day

Florida health officials reported fewer deaths from the new coronavirus on Sunday as Floridians celebrated Mother's Day amid restrictions.

Florida's 3 Hardest Hit Counties From Coronavirus Eye Reopening

FL's 3 hardest hit counties from the coronavirus could partially reopen within weeks as the number of cases in the state continues to rise.

Bradenton Golf And Skate Board Facilities Reopen

Riverwalk Skate Park and River Run Golf Links have both reopened but visitors must continue to follow social distancing guidelines.

FL Businesses Reopen From Coronavirus Lockdown; 819 New Cases

Many Florida businesses and restaurants reopened Monday amid tighter social distancing requirements and reduced occupancy.

FL Governor Reopens State-Run Parks; 34,728 Coronavirus Cases

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he is reopening state-run parks beginning on Monday.

Florida Restaurants Reopening, Governor Excludes SoFlo Counties

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced restaurants can reopen next week except in three South Florida counties.

83 New Coronavirus Deaths Reported In Florida

The number of coronavirus cases rose by 708 over the previous 24-hour-period in Florida.

639 More Coronavirus Cases In Florida

Florida health officials reported 639 new​ coronavirus cases in Florida on Sunday.

6 Manatee County Coronavirus Testing Sites Available

Manatee County residents can get tested for the new coronavirus at one of six locations.

Coronavirus Cases Top 29,000 In Florida

The number of coronavirus cases in Florida was up Thursday night.

Manatee County Lifts Coronavirus Curfew

The Manatee County Commissioners voted Tuesday to lift a curfew put in place to protect people during the coronavirus outbreak.