Health

Covid-19

DeSantis: Florida’s ‘slow and steady’ reopening to unfold in ‘baby steps’

Staff reports

Apr 28, 2020

The Center Square – Gov. Ron DeSantis’ safer-at-home order expires Thursday, and the Re-Open Florida Task Force has submitted proposals on how nonessential businesses can reopen.  […]

Covid-19

In a time when resources need to be prioritized, GNV Cares package should focus on those in the most need

Staff reports

Apr 27, 2020

I should be overjoyed about the GNVCares package that was passed last week.  I’m not and here’s why.  With every decision, every dollar, every conversation we have […]

Covid-19

Tampa hospitals poised to open May 11th

Suzette Cook, Staff reports

Apr 27, 2020

 As the May 8th deadline for executive order that shut down Florida approaches, Gov. Ron DeSantis is methodically visiting the largest hospital systems in the state […]

Covid-19

Florida insurance chief: Pandemics not covered under most business interruption policies

Staff reports

Apr 27, 2020

The Center Square – Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier delivered some good news and some bad news Friday to business leaders planning the state’s post-pandemic recovery. […]

Government + Politics

When will Alachua County businesses re-open? Board Chair weighs-in

Staff reports

Apr 27, 2020

 The Alachua County Board of Commissioners Chair Robert Hutchinson released a statement last night that outlines his thoughts on re-opening Alachua County:    “Everybody is trying […]

Government + Politics

Re-Open Florida Task Force launches public comments portal; FDOH announces daily updates

Staff reports

Apr 26, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware regarding the status of the […]

Government + Politics

Florida Department of Health upgrades its dashboard

Staff reports

Apr 26, 2020

The Florida Department of Health announced that, in order to provide more comprehensive data, the Department will now release this report on COVID-19 cases in Florida […]

Faith + Inspiration

Beating coronavirus requires faith leaders to bridge gap between religion and science

Staff reports

Apr 26, 2020

While many religious communities have embraced physical distancing measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus, some still encourage gatherings despite strong public health messages that […]

Health

4 ways to help nurses during the coronavirus pandemic

Staff reports

Apr 25, 2020

Family Features –  America’s nurses are on the front lines of the fight against coronavirus, providing safe, quality, compassionate and nondiscriminatory care to those they serve, […]

Government + Politics

COVID-19 case spike clouds Florida’s evolving reopening plans

Staff reports

Apr 25, 2020

The Center Square – The Florida Department of Health reported Friday afternoon 1,046 people in the state have died from COVID-19, while 4,817 are hospitalized and […]