Gov. Ron DeSantis open to lifting coronavirus restrictions at hospitals

The proposal also recommends that no facilities would be allowed to offer optional procedures unless they meet certain requirements, including maintaining COVID-19 and “person under investigation” units.

Fitbit detecting oncoming sickness

The goal being to create a warning system -- not just for the crisis we're facing now, but for years to come.

Severe weather expected starting Thursday, damaging winds, isolated tornadoes possible

Forecast models show strong storms arriving into Florida later this week, bringing along severe weather that could be even more intense that the front that brought tornadoes to Central Florida on Monday.

Free app helping people file for unemployment benefits

Thousands of Floridians are ready for the state to reopen so they can return to work. The state is dealing with a backlog of unemployment claims and now a new app may help expedite the process.

National Guard bolsters tests at nursing homes

Florida National Guard-led teams have conducted more than 3,700 tests in 21 nursing homes as part of efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 at long-term care facilities.

Reopening hospitality industry could be gradual

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ push to get the state’s economy up and running from the crush of the coronavirus might require gradual steps.

Florida coronavirus cases now at 27,869, death toll rises to 867

According to the Florida Department of Health, there are now 27,495 cases of coronavirus in Florida. The death toll has risen to 839 as well.

FDA approves at-home COVID-19 test

At home COVID-19 testing has gotten the greenlight from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

City of Tampa employee catches Tom Brady working out in closed park, mayor says

“I’m not one to gossip so you didn’t hear this from me,” Tampa Mayor Jane Castor told St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman during a live-streamed, joint update on the cities’ response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Congressional incumbents line up for re-election bids

With the start of qualifying Monday, 19 incumbent U.S. House members immediately put themselves on the ballot for this fall’s elections.

35 Lakeland assisted living residents hospitalized; 29 positive for COVID-19, so far

Lakeland Regional Health says it took in 35 residents of Opis Highlands Lake Center in South Lakeland, 29 of whom have tested positive for COVID-19. The remaining six are awaiting test results.

Florida High School Athletic Association scraps spring sports

The Florida High School Athletic Association said Monday that it is canceling spring sports events, including championship events.

FOX 35 Weather Alert Day: Damage reported across region after line of storms produce tornadoes

Monday is a FOX 35 Weather Alert Day, as a line of storms moving through Central Florida is increasing the chances of severe weather, especially heavy rainfall and damaging winds.