Mobile testing lab brings rapid tests to Bay Area long-term care facilities
Florida's new mobile COVID-19 testing lab is making its way to counties across the state, testing residents and staff at long-term care facilities, hopefully catching outbreaks before they take hold.
Florida's new mobile COVID-19 testing lab is making its way to counties across the state, testing residents and staff at long-term care facilities, hopefully catching outbreaks before they take hold.
Hernando, Pinellas allow businesses not included in phase one plan to reopen
As Florida continues to reopen, two counties in the Tampa Bay region are allowing some businesses to reopen beyond the governor’s verbal guidance. Pinellas and Hernando counties are opening certain businesses most other counties are not.
As Florida continues to reopen, two counties in the Tampa Bay region are allowing some businesses to reopen beyond the governor’s verbal guidance. Pinellas and Hernando counties are opening certain businesses most other counties are not.
'Dr. Beach' ranks Caladesi Island State Park as one of the country's top 10 beaches
Caladesi Island State Park is one of two Florida beaches to make the annual top 10 list by "Dr. Beach" -- proving that the Sunshine State continually has some of the best sandy destinations in the country.
Caladesi Island State Park is one of two Florida beaches to make the annual top 10 list by "Dr. Beach" -- proving that the Sunshine State continually has some of the best sandy destinations in the country.
State approves Pinellas County plan to resume short-term vacation rentals
Pinellas County is now the first in the Bay Area allowed to resume short-term vacation rentals. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation signed off on the county’s safety plan Wednesday.
Pinellas County is now the first in the Bay Area allowed to resume short-term vacation rentals. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation signed off on the county’s safety plan Wednesday.
Derby Lane reopens for matinee races, poker
While greyhounds resumed racing again earlier this month at Derby Lane, it was done without people in attendance. Now, the greyhound racetrack on Gandy Boulevard is opening to the public.
While greyhounds resumed racing again earlier this month at Derby Lane, it was done without people in attendance. Now, the greyhound racetrack on Gandy Boulevard is opening to the public.
Pedestrian injured in Clearwater crash
Eastbound lanes of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard have reopened after a pedestrian crash Wednesday morning.
Eastbound lanes of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard have reopened after a pedestrian crash Wednesday morning.
Bar owners, employees say state unfairly left them out of plans to reopen
A battle is brewing between the state and Florida's bar industry as bar owners and employees demand to be allowed back to work.
A battle is brewing between the state and Florida's bar industry as bar owners and employees demand to be allowed back to work.
Parrot steals the spotlight during St. Pete mayor's daily COVID-19 update
The mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida gives a daily update on the city's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Tuesday's update had a twist.
The mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida gives a daily update on the city's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Tuesday's update had a twist.
Pinellas County gives breweries permission to open
Leaders in Pinellas County have given the green light for breweries to reopen -- with restrictions, of course.
Leaders in Pinellas County have given the green light for breweries to reopen -- with restrictions, of course.
Tattoo shops in Pinellas County allowed to reopen under strict guidelines
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says tattoo shops can reopen but there will strict guidelines they must follow in order to operate.
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says tattoo shops can reopen but there will strict guidelines they must follow in order to operate.
COVID-19 testing in long-term care facilities 'woefully inadequate'
Long-term care facilities continue to be dangerous and deadly hot spots for COVID-19 in the Tampa Bay area and throughout the state. Governor Ron DeSantis says testing is being done, but patient advocacy groups say it’s not enough.
Long-term care facilities continue to be dangerous and deadly hot spots for COVID-19 in the Tampa Bay area and throughout the state. Governor Ron DeSantis says testing is being done, but patient advocacy groups say it’s not enough.
Tampa Bay Rowdies return to practice with an eye on games, safety
The Rowdies have been called back to the pitch in St. Pete for controlled and limited practices.
The Rowdies have been called back to the pitch in St. Pete for controlled and limited practices.
Pinellas says movie theaters can reopen, despite governor's statements
Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis specifically said movie theaters were the only phase-one businesses that could not reopen in Florida. But Monday, Pinellas County gave them the green light.
Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis specifically said movie theaters were the only phase-one businesses that could not reopen in Florida. But Monday, Pinellas County gave them the green light.
St. Petersburg man faces second-degree murder charges in 2017 homicide
St. Petersburg police arrested Jerry Peterson Saturday for killing a man in front of Club Paradise, 3074 18th Avenue South, at 3 a.m., on July 5, 2017.
St. Petersburg police arrested Jerry Peterson Saturday for killing a man in front of Club Paradise, 3074 18th Avenue South, at 3 a.m., on July 5, 2017.
Meals on Wheels helps feed hundreds of families during coronavirus pandemic that lack transportation
Food scarcity has suddenly become a reality for many families across the Bay Area. For those who lack transportation, the struggle to put food on the table during a pandemic is a far greater challenge.
Food scarcity has suddenly become a reality for many families across the Bay Area. For those who lack transportation, the struggle to put food on the table during a pandemic is a far greater challenge.
Police arrest man accused of hitting, seriously injuring bicyclist
Timothy Manzi, 50, was arrested Friday evening after police say he hit and seriously injured bicyclist John Turley as he crossed US 19.
Timothy Manzi, 50, was arrested Friday evening after police say he hit and seriously injured bicyclist John Turley as he crossed US 19.
Deputy-involved crash in Indian Rocks Beach under investigation
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team are investigating a deputy-involved crash with a motorcycle in Indian Rocks Beach.
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team are investigating a deputy-involved crash with a motorcycle in Indian Rocks Beach.
Salon owner reopens dream business in face of adversity
Renee Patterson owns Vintage 88 Salon in Pinellas Park, and while they only were allowed to reopen on May 11, Patterson knew how to handle the adversity and unknowns that she faced during the shutdown.
Renee Patterson owns Vintage 88 Salon in Pinellas Park, and while they only were allowed to reopen on May 11, Patterson knew how to handle the adversity and unknowns that she faced during the shutdown.
Counties must submit requests to governor before reopening vacation rentals
Vacation rental properties are still required to stay closed during phase one of Florida’s reopening plan, but the governor said Friday he will allow counties to submit applications to begin bookings again under a detailed safety plan.
Vacation rental properties are still required to stay closed during phase one of Florida’s reopening plan, but the governor said Friday he will allow counties to submit applications to begin bookings again under a detailed safety plan.
Mixed reactions as more Bay Area attractions slowly reopen
Two of Tampa Bay's biggest marine-life attractions reopened Friday, continuing the steady stream of businesses welcoming customers for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic forced a businesses to temporarily shut down.
Two of Tampa Bay's biggest marine-life attractions reopened Friday, continuing the steady stream of businesses welcoming customers for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic forced a businesses to temporarily shut down.