Sheriff: Florida drug suspect committed murder the day after his release from jail in COVID-19 purge
TAMPA, Fla. -- On March 19, a drug suspect with a lengthy rap sheet was released as part of efforts in Hillsborough County, Florida to thin out the jail population amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
TAMPA, Fla. -- On March 19, a drug suspect with a lengthy rap sheet was released as part of efforts in Hillsborough County, Florida to thin out the jail population amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida stay-at-home order amended, pro wrestling, WWE deemed 'essential'
ORLANDO, Fla. — Body slams and pile drives can go on in the Sunshine State.With Florida under a lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, there's one business deemed essential by Florida's governor that is raising some eyebrows: pro wrestling.Florida's top emergency official last week amended Gov.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Body slams and pile drives can go on in the Sunshine State.With Florida under a lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, there's one business deemed essential by Florida's governor that is raising some eyebrows: pro wrestling.Florida's top emergency official last week amended Gov.
AT&T providing 3 months of free internet to physicians, nurses nationwide
DALLAS -- Internet service provider AT&T will be offering some of the country's COVID-19 frontline workers special access to an online service.In a news release, the company announced Tuesday, April 14 that nurses and physicians across the U.S. can sign up for three free months of wireless internet service through FirstNet.The offer extended service to all nurses and physicians as of April 13 and is available to new and existing AT&T customers.
DALLAS -- Internet service provider AT&T will be offering some of the country's COVID-19 frontline workers special access to an online service.In a news release, the company announced Tuesday, April 14 that nurses and physicians across the U.S. can sign up for three free months of wireless internet service through FirstNet.The offer extended service to all nurses and physicians as of April 13 and is available to new and existing AT&T customers.
AG Kaul joins bipartisan coalition urging that stimulus checks go to families, not debt collectors
MADISON -- Wisconsin Attorney General Kaul on Monday, April 13 joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general in calling on the U.S. Department of the Treasury to take immediate action to ensure billions of dollars in emergency stimulus payments authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) go to American families and not debt collectors.A news release from the AG's office Tuesday, April 14 noted that Congress passed the CARES Act three weeks ago to provide direct and immediate economic relief to all individuals and businesses affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health crisis, but — unlike other government programs — the CARES Act does not explicitly designate these emergency stimulus payments as exempt from garnishment from creditors.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Attorney General Kaul on Monday, April 13 joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general in calling on the U.S. Department of the Treasury to take immediate action to ensure billions of dollars in emergency stimulus payments authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) go to American families and not debt collectors.A news release from the AG's office Tuesday, April 14 noted that Congress passed the CARES Act three weeks ago to provide direct and immediate economic relief to all individuals and businesses affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health crisis, but — unlike other government programs — the CARES Act does not explicitly designate these emergency stimulus payments as exempt from garnishment from creditors.
2nd nun from Our Lady of the Angels convent in Greenfield has died from COVID-19
GREENFIELD -- A second nun from Our Lady of the Angels convent in Greenfield has died from the coronavirus.
GREENFIELD -- A second nun from Our Lady of the Angels convent in Greenfield has died from the coronavirus.
No-fee debit card with up to $1,500 for needy families offered in California
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KTLA) — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a campaign Monday to help impoverished residents who may be facing at least one more month of lost income.The plan is designed to offer a no-fee debit card, dubbed the Angeleno Card, to residents who were beneath the federal poverty line before the COVID-19 crisis began and who had their income reduced by at least another 50% due to the outbreak.The cards will come with $700, $1,100 or $1,500, depending on the size and income of each household, a news release stated.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KTLA) — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a campaign Monday to help impoverished residents who may be facing at least one more month of lost income.The plan is designed to offer a no-fee debit card, dubbed the Angeleno Card, to residents who were beneath the federal poverty line before the COVID-19 crisis began and who had their income reduced by at least another 50% due to the outbreak.The cards will come with $700, $1,100 or $1,500, depending on the size and income of each household, a news release stated.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Dickey family donates sandwiches to COVID-19 first responders
DALLAS -- Dickey's Barbecue Pit and the Dickey family are showing support for those working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.The national restaurant chain announced Tuesday, April 14 that customers can donate sandwiches to first responders with relief packs for first responders; the packs include bundles of five or 10 pulled pork sandwiches.
DALLAS -- Dickey's Barbecue Pit and the Dickey family are showing support for those working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.The national restaurant chain announced Tuesday, April 14 that customers can donate sandwiches to first responders with relief packs for first responders; the packs include bundles of five or 10 pulled pork sandwiches.
Large Florida Easter cookout broken up by police amid coronavirus stay-at-home order
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- More than 100 people gathered outside an affordable housing complex in the Florida Panhandle for an Easter cookout Sunday, defying social distancing measures amid the coronavirus outbreak before police arrived to break up the scene, according to FOX 13.Videos shared on social media showed at least 100 people, most of whom were not wearing masks, gathered on the lawn in the Attucks Court community in Pensacola.One Facebook Live recorded by a resident showed police vehicles driving through the neighborhood, as their car megaphones instructed residents to obey the governor's stay-at-home order.
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- More than 100 people gathered outside an affordable housing complex in the Florida Panhandle for an Easter cookout Sunday, defying social distancing measures amid the coronavirus outbreak before police arrived to break up the scene, according to FOX 13.Videos shared on social media showed at least 100 people, most of whom were not wearing masks, gathered on the lawn in the Attucks Court community in Pensacola.One Facebook Live recorded by a resident showed police vehicles driving through the neighborhood, as their car megaphones instructed residents to obey the governor's stay-at-home order.
Mom's parenting hack has kids do chores to earn 'money' for movie night at home: ‘They loved it’
RICHMOND, Va. (FOX 5 DC) - A mother of three found a genius way to have her kids finish their chores will also ‘earning money’ for movie night.Sadira Gray, like many parents, has to had to get super creative with kid friendly quarantine activities—along with trying to keep the home tidy.
RICHMOND, Va. (FOX 5 DC) - A mother of three found a genius way to have her kids finish their chores will also ‘earning money’ for movie night.Sadira Gray, like many parents, has to had to get super creative with kid friendly quarantine activities—along with trying to keep the home tidy.
'We all need each other:' Bucks share special message to patients, doctors, nurses at Children's Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- Some players from the Milwaukee Bucks are doing what they can to bring a little sunshine to the lives of the patients, doctors and nurses at Children's Wisconsin -- who are all on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus.They offered the following video message on Twitter on Tuesday, April 14.
MILWAUKEE -- Some players from the Milwaukee Bucks are doing what they can to bring a little sunshine to the lives of the patients, doctors and nurses at Children's Wisconsin -- who are all on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus.They offered the following video message on Twitter on Tuesday, April 14.
'Safely as possible:' Walmart reserves daily pickup hour for those most at-risk for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE --Walmart is launching a Pickup hour for people most at-risk for COVID-19.
MILWAUKEE --Walmart is launching a Pickup hour for people most at-risk for COVID-19.
We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service commit $1 million to COVID-19 relief effort
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) — part of the WEC Energy Group family of companies — announced Tuesday, April 14 they are contributing $1 million through their charitable foundations to help communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.According to a press release, the foundations will provide grants to nonprofit organizations supporting front-line efforts — primarily hospitals, first responders and food pantries.“At a time like this, our commitment to the safety and welfare of our employees and the communities we serve has never been more critical,” said Kevin Fletcher, president and CEO — WEC Energy Group. “Our foundations have supported organizations serving our communities for decades.
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) — part of the WEC Energy Group family of companies — announced Tuesday, April 14 they are contributing $1 million through their charitable foundations to help communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.According to a press release, the foundations will provide grants to nonprofit organizations supporting front-line efforts — primarily hospitals, first responders and food pantries.“At a time like this, our commitment to the safety and welfare of our employees and the communities we serve has never been more critical,” said Kevin Fletcher, president and CEO — WEC Energy Group. “Our foundations have supported organizations serving our communities for decades.
IMF: Global economy will suffer worst year since Depression
WASHINGTON — Beaten down by the coronavirus outbreak, the world economy in 2020 will suffer its worst year since the Great Depression of the 1930s, the International Monetary Fund says in its latest forecast.The IMF said Tuesday that it expects the global economy to shrink 3% this year — far worse than its 0.1% dip in the Great Recession year of 2009 — before rebounding in 2021 with 5.8% growth.
WASHINGTON — Beaten down by the coronavirus outbreak, the world economy in 2020 will suffer its worst year since the Great Depression of the 1930s, the International Monetary Fund says in its latest forecast.The IMF said Tuesday that it expects the global economy to shrink 3% this year — far worse than its 0.1% dip in the Great Recession year of 2009 — before rebounding in 2021 with 5.8% growth.
AAA announces $125 million in relief for auto insurance policyholders
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KGET) — AAA announced Monday that members who insure their vehicles through the Interinsurance Exchange of the automobile club and its affiliate insurers will receive premium refunds totaling $125 million.Every policyholder with auto insurance in effect from March 16, 2020, to May 15, 2020, will receive a 20 percent policy refund check for this period, according to a AAA news release.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KGET) — AAA announced Monday that members who insure their vehicles through the Interinsurance Exchange of the automobile club and its affiliate insurers will receive premium refunds totaling $125 million.Every policyholder with auto insurance in effect from March 16, 2020, to May 15, 2020, will receive a 20 percent policy refund check for this period, according to a AAA news release.
New President Trump panel to explore path to reopening US economy
WASHINGTON — Every day, a team of public health officials turns up in the White House briefing room to lay out measures being taken to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
WASHINGTON — Every day, a team of public health officials turns up in the White House briefing room to lay out measures being taken to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
Spain's coronavirus death toll tops 18,000
MADRID — Spain’s recorded coronavirus death toll is now over 18,000 after 567 more people succumbed to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, a number slightly higher than Monday’s but below most daily increases in the past two weeks.Confirmed infections are now roughly 172,500 after Spain’s Health Ministry reported 3,045 new positive cases on Tuesday, a 1.8% day-to-day increase.The figures defy the common fear that a backlog of unreported infections over the Easter holidays could have reverted the recent trend of the slowdown in the spread of the epidemic.The real situation could be different because Spain has not begun widespread testing and because the government itself acknowledges that coronavirus-related fatalities are not being efficiently recorded.A study by Spain’s main epidemiology institute on the excess mortality compared to the average in over a decade shows that there were some 1,500 more “unexpected” deaths between March 17 and April 11 than those officially attributed to the coronavirus.
MADRID — Spain’s recorded coronavirus death toll is now over 18,000 after 567 more people succumbed to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, a number slightly higher than Monday’s but below most daily increases in the past two weeks.Confirmed infections are now roughly 172,500 after Spain’s Health Ministry reported 3,045 new positive cases on Tuesday, a 1.8% day-to-day increase.The figures defy the common fear that a backlog of unreported infections over the Easter holidays could have reverted the recent trend of the slowdown in the spread of the epidemic.The real situation could be different because Spain has not begun widespread testing and because the government itself acknowledges that coronavirus-related fatalities are not being efficiently recorded.A study by Spain’s main epidemiology institute on the excess mortality compared to the average in over a decade shows that there were some 1,500 more “unexpected” deaths between March 17 and April 11 than those officially attributed to the coronavirus.
81-year-old coronavirus patient emerges victorious, now recovering
MISSION VIEJO, Calif. -- An 81-year-old coronavirus patient was greeted by a sea of enthusiastic claps and cheers from nurses and physicians after emerging victorious from Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo Monday, according to FOX 11 .Victor Gomez became critically ill with COVID-19 about a month ago and quickly landed in the Intensive care unit and placed on a ventilator to help him breathe, according to the hospital.
MISSION VIEJO, Calif. -- An 81-year-old coronavirus patient was greeted by a sea of enthusiastic claps and cheers from nurses and physicians after emerging victorious from Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo Monday, according to FOX 11 .Victor Gomez became critically ill with COVID-19 about a month ago and quickly landed in the Intensive care unit and placed on a ventilator to help him breathe, according to the hospital.
'A critical point of recruiting:' 500 sought to run alternate care facility at State Fair Park
WEST ALLIS -- The COVID-19 alternate care facility at the Expo Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park is expected to open by Tuesday, April 21, and the facility needs both paid workers and volunteers.
WEST ALLIS -- The COVID-19 alternate care facility at the Expo Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park is expected to open by Tuesday, April 21, and the facility needs both paid workers and volunteers.
Coronavirus cases about 2M worldwide; few new hot spots
WASHINGTON — New York's coronavirus death toll topped 10,000 and the worldwide number of confirmed cases hovered around 2 million on Monday, even as the lack of fresh hot spots globally yielded a ray of optimism and fueled discussions about how some places might begin to reopen.The brunt of the disease has been felt most heavily in New York, Italy, France, Spain and the United Kingdom, but grim projections of a virus that would spread with equal ferocity to other corners of America and the world have not yet materialized after more than a month of measures meant to blunt its impact.An online dashboard that tracks the global number of confirmed coronavirus cases, maintained by Johns Hopkins University, late Monday night showed the number of cases in the U.S. approaching 683,000, with more than 2 million worldwide.
WASHINGTON — New York's coronavirus death toll topped 10,000 and the worldwide number of confirmed cases hovered around 2 million on Monday, even as the lack of fresh hot spots globally yielded a ray of optimism and fueled discussions about how some places might begin to reopen.The brunt of the disease has been felt most heavily in New York, Italy, France, Spain and the United Kingdom, but grim projections of a virus that would spread with equal ferocity to other corners of America and the world have not yet materialized after more than a month of measures meant to blunt its impact.An online dashboard that tracks the global number of confirmed coronavirus cases, maintained by Johns Hopkins University, late Monday night showed the number of cases in the U.S. approaching 683,000, with more than 2 million worldwide.