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Even during coronavirus outbreak, legal aid group hears about eviction concerns

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The legal aid organization Gulfcoast Legal Services says they are seeing an influx of calls from tenants regarding evictions, even during the coronavirus pandemic. GLS has suspended its...
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Florida exceeds 5,000 positive coronavirus cases

As of Sunday afternoon, there have been 4,950 positive cases of COVID-19 in Florida. Sixty people have died.
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Coronavirus updates in Tampa Bay for Friday

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The Florida Department of Health reports that as of this afternoon there have been 2,900 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state. Thirty-four people...
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Hillsborough has first COVID-19 death; “safer at home” order starts Friday

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Beginning Friday night, Hillsborough County will be under what’s called a “Safer at Home” order. It’s similar to what went into effect Thursday at noon in Pinellas....
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Hillsborough and Pinellas will implement “safer at home” orders this week due to coronavirus

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The two largest counties in the Tampa Bay area will institute “safer at home” orders this week. In a meeting Wednesday afternoon, the Hillsborough Emergency Policy Group...
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Spike in gun and ammo sales during coronavirus emergency could spell danger for domestic violence victims

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Gun and ammunition sales in Florida and elsewhere in the U.S. have spiked during the coronavirus emergency. That could be very dangerous for victims of domestic violence....
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Pinellas County has its first COVID-19 death

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County says that a 67-year-old Pinellas resident who was diagnosed with COVID-19 passed away Monday. It’s the first COVID-19 death...
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Monday coronavirus update

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources There are now 1,171 positive cases of COVID-19 in Florida. According to the Florida Department of Health website, as of Monday morning, there had been 14 deaths in...
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Florida governor orders all restaurants to close and halt to non-essential medical procedures

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Florida’s governor has prohibited medical and dental facilities from providing any non-urgent procedures. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order Friday afternoon. In another order Friday, DeSantis closed...
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Florida Governor: we have coronavirus test kits, but a shortage of swabs

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Florida now has 390 positive cases of COVID-19. The state’s Department of Health website says there have been eight deaths from the disease caused by coronavirus. All...
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Tampa groups feed hungry people while practicing social distancing in coronavirus era

Here is a link with many coronavirus resources More and more people are losing their jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic and many of them need food and other services. Several local groups are organizing...
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Florida’s governor orders all bars to close for a month due to coronavirus

Here is a link to a number of coronavirus resources Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered that all bars and nightclubs in Florida close Tuesday (St. Patrick’s Day) and stay closed for 30 days. He also...

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