Floridians text, call 2-1-1 to find free meal location for children

Floridians can now text FLKIDSMEALS to 211-211, call 2-1-1 or go online to find their closest participating Summer BreakSpot location, which provides free meals to children under 18 when school is out.

Principal transforms into superhero for lunch delivery amid COVID-19 outbreak

A Gwinnett County principal transformed into a superhero this week as his school made sure students who normally rely on free meals or reduced lunches don't go hungry amid the coronavirus outbreak. 

JFK air traffic control technician tests positive for coronavirus

A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) technician who works in the air traffic control tower at John F. Kennedy  International Airport tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.

Governor Ron DeSantis issues executive order to close beaches, entertainment venues in Palm Beach County

The governor also ordered food-service establishments that seat more than 10 people in the two counties to stop providing on-premises service, though they can continue to offer takeout and delivery food.

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to donate nearly $5.4M in local COVID-19 aid

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation announced on Friday it would be donating nearly $5.4 million in funding for immediate and long-term recovery assistance to organizations in Georgia and Montana.

Non-essential travel restricted at US-Mexico border to control coronavirus spread

Mexico and the U.S. announced plans Friday to sharply limit travel over their busy shared border as they try to control the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

List of California cities ordered to 'shelter in place’

Officials in several California counties have issued ‘shelter in place’ mandates in response to curb the spread of coronavirus. 

Matthew McConaughey, Governor Abbott release PSA on social distancing

The PSA encourages Texans across the state to practice social distancing by staying home in order to reduce the spread of CVOID-19. 

Buying binge: Marijuana users stocking up during quarantine

New York, San Francisco and Palm Springs, California, are among the cities labeling dispensaries “essential” businesses that can remain open during virus lockdowns, in some cases with limitations.

'Little Fires Everywhere' stars open up about coronavirus concerns

Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon of “Little Fires Everywhere,” are some of the most recognizable names in Hollywood. 

Wisconsin records first 2 deaths due to novel coronavirus

Two people have died from novel coronavirus in Wisconsin, marking the first deaths linked to the virus in the state.

Atlanta mayor signs executive order limiting restaurants to take-out, closing bars and gyms

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced Thursday that she has signed an executive order limiting restaurants to take out service, closing bars, gyms, and other areas of gathering.

Income tax filing deadline moved to July 15 from April 15

The United States is moving its tax deadline from April 15 to July 15, according to a tweet by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.