On Friday, March 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed into law H.R. 748, the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” or the “CARES Act,” which provides emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and provide emergency appropriations to support Executive BranchContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) reported today that there are currently 303 long-term care facilities in the state with positive cases of COVID-19, including four in Hillsborough County. The facilities in Hillsborough County include Freedom Plaza in Sun City Center, Inspired Living At Tampa, Promise Pointe At Tampa OaksContinue Reading
CareerSource Tampa Bay (CSTB) is joining the popular platform of podcasting. Podcasting will allow CSTB to provide more information directly to job seekers and business leaders in Tampa Bay and Hillsborough County. The official podcast of CareerSource Tampa Bay is called, “What’s working with Tampa Bay!” The podcast can beContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is reporting 943 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hillsborough County through Friday evening, including 19 deaths. Of this total, more than 600 cases have been reported in Tampa residents. Elsewhere in the Tampa Bay region, Pinellas County has reported 577 cases, Manatee County (352), PolkContinue Reading
On Monday, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested Dr. Rodney Howard-Browne, pastor of The River at Tampa Bay Church for intentionally and repeatedly hosted church services with hundreds of members in attendance, despite knowing he was in violation of orders set in place by the President, the Governor of Florida,Continue Reading
As of Saturday, March 28, there are 4,038 total Florida cases, 56 deaths, and 567 hospitalized. In Hillsborough County, there are 206 total cases. Of those cases, 200 are residents and 6 are non-residents. The age range for the cases in the county are 0 to 86, with an averageContinue Reading
Feeding Tampa Bay was facing a huge shortage of donations, and a significant increase in need for assistance. David and Christina Laxer, and The Laxer Family Foundation answered the call. Haven’s staff has agreed to donate all gratuities during the shutdown to the relief cause, in order to support charitiesContinue Reading
Hillsborough County Emergency Management announced today they have secured 1,000 additional testing collection kits from the State of Florida in anticipation of re-launching its COVID-19 community collection testing site at Raymond James Stadium. Officials are still working to secure the needed personal protective equipment that is required by the medicalContinue Reading
Hillsborough County issued a Safer-at-Home Order to help prevent the further spread of COVID-19. This applies to all residents within Hillsborough County including the cities of Plant City, Tampa,and Temple Terrace, effective as of 10:00 p.m. on March 27, 2020. Residents do not require a pass or a letter toContinue Reading
On March 25, a 69-year-old Hillsborough County resident diagnosed with COVID-19 passed away at home. This is the first person to die in the county while diagnosed with COVID-19. To date, the county has seen 151 cases, the fourth most in the state, including 17 hospitalizations. Statewide, the Florida DepartmentContinue Reading
On Thursday, officials with Tampa General Hospital (TGH) reported four employees tested positive for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. A statement from TGH said the team members were exposed to COVID-19 either through community spread or travel — and because the employees are members of the community, they are “no exception.”Continue Reading
Hillsborough County Administrator Mike Merrill issued a new Administrator Order 20-06 Tuesday afternoon confirming that no stay-at-home order has been directed. Here is the provision contained in this order: Pursuant to the discussions which took place at the Emergency Policy Group meeting of March 23, 2020 the vote by theContinue Reading
The University of South Florida Police Department (USFPD) received notification of several vehicle burglaries that occurred in USF parking lot 5A (near Student Health Services and the Marshall Student Center) between March 21st at 1:00 A.M. and March 22nd at 3 P.M. The unknown suspect(s) gained entry into the vehiclesContinue Reading
The Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group (EPG) Monday voted to move forward with plans to stand up a large-scale, COVID-19 coronavirus testing collection site at Raymond James Stadium. The site may open Wednesday if – and only if – the County has received from state government the necessary face masks,Continue Reading
North Tampa Behavioral Health Hospital is closely monitoring developments associated with COVID-19, and we are taking all necessary steps to ensure the continued well-being of our patients and staff. “We understand the potential threat that the coronavirus poses to communities throughout the nation, and we will continue to act withContinue Reading
In response to Mayor Jane Castor’s Mayoral Order #1 issued pursuant to City of Tampa Executive Order 2020-02 and as we continue to monitor and take action against COVID-19, all City of Tampa beaches will be closed, until further notice. This closure will affect the following locations: Ben T DavisContinue Reading
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Hillsborough County Jails, 164 non-violent inmates in the Orient Road Jail and the Falkenburg Road Jail are being released from custody. “As your Sheriff, there is nothing I take more seriously than publicContinue Reading
~Offices will close effective Thursday, March 19, 2020~ In an effort to keep the staff healthy and safe from the coronavirus outbreak, CareerSource Tampa Bay (CSTB) will temporarily close all offices to the public. The closings will take effect Thursday, March 19th and remain in effect until Sunday, April 19,Continue Reading
In an effort to mitigate exposure to the new coronavirus (COVID-19) CareerSource Tampa Bay (CSTB) will be limiting services and changing hours to its five Hillsborough County public locations effective 8 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2020. CSTB will reduce hours for public services to the resource room and byContinue Reading
Case counts The Florida Department of Health announced one additional positive case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Thursday. The individual is a 42-year old male in Miami-Dade County. This individual is isolated and will continue to remain isolated until cleared by public health officials. This is a travel related case andContinue Reading
Florida state health officials reported three new positive cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Wednesday. Details of the cases are as follows: A 63-year old male New York resident who is currently in St. Johns County has tested positive. He is isolated and will continue to remain isolated until clearedContinue Reading
