COVID-19 Relief

Despite not being included in the state’s plan to reward teachers and principals, full-time support staff at Pinellas County schools will be receiving $1,000 bonuses.

A new assistance program is accepting applications for low-income renters and landlords in Florida who have been impacted by COVID-19.

The Tampa Tiger Bay Club hosted a virtual forum where local government leaders discussed how they’ve spent federal pandemic relief dollars.

Supporters of the bill say that shielding businesses from lawsuits related to COVID-19 is needed as the state continues to recover — but opponents say it would protect corporations more than people.

The $1.9 trillion relief bill includes a new monthly allowance for American parents that could help provide a critical lifeline.

The new massive coronavirus relief bill that President Trump signed on Sunday also includes extended support for unemployed people.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the $2,000 relief checks have "no realistic path" in the Senate on their own. He has tied them to other provisions that Democrats blast as partisan.

Congressional leaders took seven months to negotiate the $900 billion package, which was passed with overwhelming majorities that could overturn a presidential veto.

It includes up to $600 per adult and child, as well as funds for small businesses.

Congressional leaders returned to familiar ground Saturday, digging in on opposite sides of a stalemate over a coronavirus relief package they all is badly needed to help struggling Americans.

Hillsborough County’s property appraiser is proposing tax relief options for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.Bob Henriquez says Florida…