St. Petersburg officer tests positive for coronavirus
The police chief for the St. Petersburg Police Department confirmed one officer has tested positive for COVID-19, the agency announced Tuesday morning.
The police chief for the St. Petersburg Police Department confirmed one officer has tested positive for COVID-19, the agency announced Tuesday morning.
Boat catches fire at Gandy marina
A boat caught fire shortly before 9 a.m. Sunday at a marina along Gandy Blvd., according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
A boat caught fire shortly before 9 a.m. Sunday at a marina along Gandy Blvd., according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
Bicycle sales soar in St. Petersburg as residents look to exercise, social distance during pandemic
St. Petersburg residents are finding ways to relax and take a break from the stress of the coronavirus pandemic by running, walking and bicycling.
St. Petersburg residents are finding ways to relax and take a break from the stress of the coronavirus pandemic by running, walking and bicycling.
St. Petersburg man charged with ex-wife's murder
On Friday, St. Petersburg police arrested George Morariu on a single count of second-degree murder for causing the death of his ex-wife Andelka Morariu.
On Friday, St. Petersburg police arrested George Morariu on a single count of second-degree murder for causing the death of his ex-wife Andelka Morariu.
St. Pete woman creates 'Bingo' game as a reminder that restaurants are open for business
Restaurants have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, and are quickly trying to reinvent themselves.
Restaurants have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, and are quickly trying to reinvent themselves.
St. Petersburg church bells will ring every Thursday afternoon to support healthcare workers
Downtown St. Petersburg is going to be hearing a few more bells for the next month.
Downtown St. Petersburg is going to be hearing a few more bells for the next month.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.