Pinellas County School District to get 42,000 laptops for students
A Tampa Bay-area school district wants to make sure students are set for success amid the pandemic.
A Tampa Bay-area school district wants to make sure students are set for success amid the pandemic.
Pinellas County commissioners approve mandatory face mask ordinance
Pinellas County commissioners voted for an ordinance making face masks mandatory in most indoor, public spaces, to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Pinellas County commissioners voted for an ordinance making face masks mandatory in most indoor, public spaces, to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Restaurants, diners weigh risk and reward of going out to eat as COVID-19 spreads
The last two months have been a rollercoaster for Bay Area restaurants. They were finally allowed to reopen after COVID-19 forced them to close for more than a month. But only three weeks in, many have had to close again after employees tested positive.
The last two months have been a rollercoaster for Bay Area restaurants. They were finally allowed to reopen after COVID-19 forced them to close for more than a month. But only three weeks in, many have had to close again after employees tested positive.
Caddy's employees test positive for COVID-19, social media post says
A well-known restaurant chain says its locations will undergo deep cleaning after employees exhibited symptoms and tested positive for COVID-19.
A well-known restaurant chain says its locations will undergo deep cleaning after employees exhibited symptoms and tested positive for COVID-19.
Mayor adds St. Petersburg to list of cities requiring masks in public, indoor spaces
Bay Area government leaders continue their push to get everyone wearing masks while out in public.
Bay Area government leaders continue their push to get everyone wearing masks while out in public.
Several injured after after two cars crash into St. Pete patio, police say
St. Petersburg police are investigating a crash that left several people injured after two cars nearly crashed into a home.
St. Petersburg police are investigating a crash that left several people injured after two cars nearly crashed into a home.
Clearwater man found following Silver Alert
Bradenton police located the man at the center of a Silver Alert.
Bradenton police located the man at the center of a Silver Alert.
Dunedin Fine Art Center reopens with the “Art of Social Distancing” exhibit
At the beginning of June, the Dunedin Fine Art Center welcomed back visitors for the first time in three months.
At the beginning of June, the Dunedin Fine Art Center welcomed back visitors for the first time in three months.
Sports teams in Florida forced to take a timeout as players, staff test positive for COVID-19
The biggest impact player in Tampa Bay sports right now is COVID-19.
The biggest impact player in Tampa Bay sports right now is COVID-19.
Doctors urge parents to know the signs as they see uptick in child COVID-19 cases
Researchers said children did not appear to be at any greater risk of severe illness due to COVID-19, but doctors in the Tampa Bay area say more children are testing positive for the virus.
Researchers said children did not appear to be at any greater risk of severe illness due to COVID-19, but doctors in the Tampa Bay area say more children are testing positive for the virus.
Free masks available in St. Pete, Tampa
Now that masks are required to be worn in public, indoor settings in Tampa, Mayor Jane Castor is offering free face coverings to anyone who needs them, as part of the effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Mayor Rick Kriseman and the city of St. Petersburg are doing the same.
Now that masks are required to be worn in public, indoor settings in Tampa, Mayor Jane Castor is offering free face coverings to anyone who needs them, as part of the effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Mayor Rick Kriseman and the city of St. Petersburg are doing the same.
Juneteenth: The celebration of how far we've come and how far we have to go
Downtown St. Petersburg was a place of celebration Friday on the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth – the day the last slaves were liberated in the American south.
Downtown St. Petersburg was a place of celebration Friday on the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth – the day the last slaves were liberated in the American south.
Mask requirements go into effect for St. Pete, Tampa on Friday
Masks will no longer be merely a recommendation for those in the cities of St. Petersburg and Tampa. The orders within each city are slightly different, but both take effect at 5 p.m. Friday.
Masks will no longer be merely a recommendation for those in the cities of St. Petersburg and Tampa. The orders within each city are slightly different, but both take effect at 5 p.m. Friday.
Disabled veterans dive to clean Pinellas County underwater war memorial
Disabled veterans from Arizona traveled to Clearwater, Florida, on June 17 to help clean an underwater war memorial.
Disabled veterans from Arizona traveled to Clearwater, Florida, on June 17 to help clean an underwater war memorial.
New St. Pete Pier will officially open July 6
After years of designs, construction, and delays, the new St. Pete Pier finally has an opening date. The Pier District and new pier will officially open to residents and visitors at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 6.
After years of designs, construction, and delays, the new St. Pete Pier finally has an opening date. The Pier District and new pier will officially open to residents and visitors at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 6.
St. Pete's retired K9 'Justice' passes away after years of serving city
St. Petersburg police are mourning the loss of one of their former K9 officers.
St. Petersburg police are mourning the loss of one of their former K9 officers.
Volunteers paint 'Black Lives Matter' mural on St. Pete street
St. Petersburg is the latest city to have its own 'Black Lives Matter' street mural, inspired by other cities and activists across the country who painted their own.
St. Petersburg is the latest city to have its own 'Black Lives Matter' street mural, inspired by other cities and activists across the country who painted their own.
Palm Harbor man accidentally shoots friend while they played video games, deputies say
Pinellas County deputies say a deadly shooting occurred between two friends at a Palm Harbor home.
Pinellas County deputies say a deadly shooting occurred between two friends at a Palm Harbor home.
Florida's increase in COVID-19 cases is due to 'more virus,' not increased testing, doctor says
Pediatric infectious disease physician at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Dr. Juan Dumois said "the increased numbers now because there’s more virus going around," not because of an increase in testing.
Pediatric infectious disease physician at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Dr. Juan Dumois said "the increased numbers now because there’s more virus going around," not because of an increase in testing.
Pinellas County commissioners to draft mask ordinance; revisit next week
As the Tampa Bay area continues to see an "exponential" growth in the number of COVID-19 cases, Pinellas County commissioners said face coverings could become a requirement, but they need to finalize the details.
As the Tampa Bay area continues to see an "exponential" growth in the number of COVID-19 cases, Pinellas County commissioners said face coverings could become a requirement, but they need to finalize the details.