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Funeral march for COVID-19 deaths

The national death toll related to the coronavirus outbreak in the United States is just surpassing 100,000, and several progressive activist organizations are pushing the state to provide more financial relief instead of reopening too...
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Pinellas Sheriff is enforcing social distancing orders at beaches over Memorial Day weekend

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources It’s Memorial Day weekend and typically, Floridians pack the beaches. But this year, if you venture out, you’ll have to observe strict social distancing rules because of...

Tampa Bay counties differ on whether there will be evictions during coronavirus pandemic

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “people who are homeless are a particularly vulnerable group” for COVID-19. Many communities around the country have taken...
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Rep. Castor calls for investigation of Florida’s firing of coronavirus data manager

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The woman who managed Florida’s COVID-19 data says she was fired for objecting to demands to alter information on a state coronavirus dashboard website. The governor’s office...
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Here’s how to sign up for economic help during the coronavirus pandemic

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources In our continuing coverage of the coronavirus, we heard what kind of financial help is available to people struggling during the economic crash brought on by the...
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Hands Across the Sand goes virtual this Saturday

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources In a typical year, every May, ocean lovers gather at beaches and elsewhere to hold Hands Across the Sand to draw attention to oil drilling and other...
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Students and parents, expect changes to AP exams due to coronavirus

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Among the many changes for students this year, as the coronavirus pandemic has moved all classes online, are major changes to testing for Advanced Placement courses. Typically,...
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State Attorney wants to encourage victims of domestic violence to call for help

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The Hillsborough State Attorney’s Office and The Spring of Tampa Bay have teamed up with partners to launch the “We Are Open” campaign on social media; it...
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TGH doctor says don’t let pandemic stop you from going to emergency room if you have cardiac symptoms

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Many hospitals are seeing a drop in the number of stroke and heart attack patients showing up in emergency rooms since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic....
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Florida fast-food workers decry coronavirus working conditions during “digital strike line”

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Fast-food workers across Florida say they fear getting sick at their jobs and many are not being given protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic. During what they...
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U.S. Rep. Castor: “There will probably be another cash assistance payment”

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The U.S. House of Representatives appears to be moving forward with a fifth coronavirus aid measure. Congress member Kathy Castor, a Democrat from Tampa says it could...
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Local indy music venues are getting left out of coronavirus reopening plans

by Joshua Holton / WMNF Monday marked phase one of a coronavirus reopening strategy announced last week by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Retail stores, restaurants, museums, and libraries can reopen at 25% capacity. But one major...

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