Bay Area nurse and deputy husband isolated more than a week, awaiting COVID-19 test results
There's shared frustration, nationwide, when it comes to long wait times for COVID-19 test results. It's especially distressing for first responders and healthcare workers who are forced to self-isolate for days or weeks at a time when they'd rather be helping those in need.
April 1 brings fears of eviction to restaurant workers without a paycheck
It’s a new month which means hundreds of thousands of Americans who are out of work because of the novel coronavirus pandemic are wondering how they are going to pay rent.
St. Pete Fire: Slow response to collapsed Skyway 10K runner was a result of confusion, congestion
A new report from St. Petersburg Fire Rescue says confusion about location and trouble clearing a path were two main reasons why it took first responders 22 minutes to reach a runner in trouble.
St. Pete Fire Rescue forms COVID-19 Strike Teams
The jobs of first responders have been impacted by the coronavirus. Before they even arrive on the scene, they're preparing for the specific health risks they could face.
St. Pete mayor continues push for governor to order statewide lockdown
Mayor Rick Kriseman is keeping the heat on Gov. Ron DeSantis for a statewide shutdown to slow the spread of COVID-19. He took the opportunity during a live stream on Monday.
Residents defy 'safer at home' orders, fill parks in St. Pete, Tampa
Officials in both cities now warn they will issue citations to those who don't follow the rules.
Three Pinellas County residents died since yesterday from COVID-19, bringing county death toll to 4
The Florida Department of Health-Pinellas announced Saturday morning that three more residents have died from COVID-19, which brings the death toll to four in the county.
St. Pete Rising supports downtown businesses, medical community during coronavirus pandemic
There are several ways to help small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic, but Brian Zucker took it one step further. “This is a complete grassroots movement,” he said.
COVID-19 has changed the way first responders respond to calls
While government leaders are urging people to stay home to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, there are others who don't have the option of working from home: first responders.
St. Pete 911 call center employee tests positive for COVID-19
An employee in the St. Petersburg police department's 911 call center has tested positive for coronavirus.
St. Pete mayor preps stay-at-home order, but says governor should provide 'statewide uniformity'
The mayor of St. Petersburg says he is ready to move forward with a stay-at-home order to help slow the spread of COVID-19 if the governor won’t act first.
St. Pete PD: Pedestrian dies in crash after tripping into path of oncoming vehicle
St. Petersburg police are investigating the death of a pedestrian after he was struck by a vehicle.
Expert: Working from home could be the new normal in the near future
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced most of the country to work from home – something many have never done before.
Barricades, city order didn't stop dozens from soaking up sun at closed Gandy Beach
Dozens of beachgoers flocked to Gandy Beach in Pinellas County despite it being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. People were seen lying on the sand, swimming in the water and fishing Sunday afternoon.
New study: Virus could live longer on stainless steel, plastic than copper, cardboard
Experts are still learning how COVID-19 spreads from person to person, but new research suggests the virus can survive hours, or even days, on certain surfaces.
Tampa Bay area restaurants focus on take-out, delivery during coronavirus pandemic
Bay Area restaurants are trying their best to adjust to new orders in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bay Area breweries turn production toward making a different kind of alcohol: hand sanitizer
Beers taps are going dry at some breweries across the country and the service industry has been dealt a possibly devastating blow from the COVID-19 pandemic. Since all bars in the state of Florida are closed, bartenders, DJs, and bouncers are out of a job for the foreseeable future.
Hundreds tested for COVID-19 at BayCare drive-thru testing sites
BayCare’s urgent care division launched the testing sites throughout Tampa Bay area Wednesday morning in an effort to control the virus.
Diocese of St. Petersburg temporarily suspends public Masses
Reverend Gregory L. Parkes, Bishop of St. Petersburg, has suspended public Masses in Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas Counties to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Parkshore Grill in St. Pete will give you a free roll of toilet paper with your meal
During a time when people are working from home, practicing social distancing, and, stockpiling on supplies, like toilet papers, stores are try to keep up with demand during the coronavirus pandemic.