Health & Fitness

Coronavirus

DeSantis Suspends 'Actively Seeking Work' Requirement for Unemployment Claimants

The governor's office says that the suspension is on an emergency temporary basis to respond to the spread of COVID-19.

04/17/2020 By Megan McDonald

Coronavirus

Citywide Public Health Emergency Extended; Public 'Very Strongly Urged' to Wear Protective Masks

The new emergency order is in place at least through April 24.

04/17/2020 By Staff

Local Produce

You Can Still Go Blueberry Picking at Albritton Fruit Farms

Pick fresh blueberries, then use your bounty to make blueberry pancakes. You won't regret it.

04/17/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Coronavirus

Free COVID-19 Testing to Be Offered in Newtown on April 17

Tests will be given by appointment only for healthcare workers and those experiencing symptoms.

04/16/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

Sarasota Restaurants Shift to Support Those in Need

During the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants have been feeding hungry kids, police officers, front-line health care workers and many more.

04/16/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Coronavirus

Here's What You Need to Know About the Federal Stimulus Payments

When will your check arrive? And how much will you get? We've got answers.

04/16/2020 By Megan McDonald

Coronavirus

Unemployment Claims Total More Than 22 Million

More than 5.2 million people filed for unemployment this week, bringing the unemployment rate to an unprecedented 8.2 percent.

04/16/2020 By Megan McDonald

Coronavirus

Bank of America Foundation, Academy at Glengary Collaborate to Support Mental Health

The academy received a $10,000 Workforce Development grant from the Bank of America Foundation to support members who have lost jobs or are in search of employment.

04/15/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

New Report Shows Biggest Retail Sales Drop in 30 Years of Record-Keeping

Advance estimates show an 8.7 percent decline over the previous month.

04/15/2020 By Staff

Viral Vocab

Know Thy Masks: A Primer to Face Covers

Do you really know the difference between an N95 respirator and a surgical mask?

04/15/2020 By Benjamin Cassidy

Coping with COVID-19

Cat Depot’s Foster ‘Parents’ Come to the Rescue

When the nonprofit shelter closed temporarily, dozens of volunteers responded.

04/15/2020 By Ilene Denton

Coronavirus

'It's Been Like Hell': How the COVID-19 Shutdowns Have Hurt a Local Dairy

Dakin Dairy Farms is being forced to dump 7,000 gallons of milk a day because of lost sales.

04/15/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Coronavirus

New College Receives $28,000 COVID-19 Response Initiative Grant

The funds will be used for emergency and critical needs relief for students.

04/14/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

Local Hotels Donate Rooms to Healthcare Workers

Hilton-owned hotels throughout the Suncoast will donate rooms to doctors, nurses, EMTs, paramedics and other frontline medical staff who need a place to sleep, recharge or isolate from their families.

04/14/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

United Way Suncoast Begins Distribution of More Than $1 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funds

Fourteen human service agencies serving 194,407 families throughout the region have been awarded emergency funding from United Way Suncoast's COVID-19 response fund.

04/14/2020 By Staff