Elderly Tampa couple separated while assisted living facility locked down due to COVID-19

Betty and Steve Sanchez have been together for more than 50 years. But with assisted living facilities across the country on lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, this has been the longest the couple has ever been apart.

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.

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!

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.

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.

TB12 to TBFL: All signs point to Tom Brady signing with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The GOAT is coming to Tampa, apparently. Former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers FOX Sports Radio host and former WTVT sports anchor Colin Cowherd first reported.

Women in Florida can order 'owl shot' to let bartender know they're in danger

Members of a student government group came up with a clever idea for women to secretly signal to bartenders or wait staff that they need assistance.