Demonstrators do push-ups, squats outside Pinellas courthouse to protest gym closures
Demonstrators gathered outside of the Pinellas County Courthouse on Monday by doing squats and push-ups to protest the continued closures of gyms and recreation centers in Florida.
Demonstrators gathered outside of the Pinellas County Courthouse on Monday by doing squats and push-ups to protest the continued closures of gyms and recreation centers in Florida.
County officials continue to monitor beach, virus activity after busy Mother's Day weekend
Visitors to beaches across the Bay Area appeared to be doing it right this weekend, as they hit the sand amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Visitors to beaches across the Bay Area appeared to be doing it right this weekend, as they hit the sand amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Businesses rope off cubicles, require masks, check temps as employees go back to work
Dunedin-based Achieva Credit Union is getting ready for the day employees come back to the office.
Dunedin-based Achieva Credit Union is getting ready for the day employees come back to the office.
Police: Man charged with DUI after driving car on Memorial Causeway recreational path
Clearwater Police arrested Tyler Keenan, 28, shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday when he drove his car on the recreational path that runs alongside Memorial Causeway.
Clearwater Police arrested Tyler Keenan, 28, shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday when he drove his car on the recreational path that runs alongside Memorial Causeway.
More than 600 patients died from COVID-19 at Florida long-term care facilities
Florida is reporting that more than 650 patients have died from the coronavirus at the state's nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Florida is reporting that more than 650 patients have died from the coronavirus at the state's nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Police: 5-year-old boy accidentally shoots, kills himself
Five-year-old Ja’Cari Ellis died Saturday afternoon after accidentally shooting himself, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Five-year-old Ja’Cari Ellis died Saturday afternoon after accidentally shooting himself, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Social distancing, law enforcement in place as people head back to the beach
Beach-goers took to the sand Saturday on newly reopened beaches in Pinellas County, but this time around, law enforcement officers were stationed at beaches from Clearwater to St. Pete to make sure people follow the social distancing guidelines.
Beach-goers took to the sand Saturday on newly reopened beaches in Pinellas County, but this time around, law enforcement officers were stationed at beaches from Clearwater to St. Pete to make sure people follow the social distancing guidelines.
Medical office provides lunch to nurses at multiple hospitals during Nurses Week
One Bay area doctor's office decided to give back to those nurses by gifting free lunches to six local hospitals.
One Bay area doctor's office decided to give back to those nurses by gifting free lunches to six local hospitals.
Overnight house fire displaces 4 in Clearwater
Four people were displaced after a Clearwater home caught fire early Saturday morning, according to the City of Clearwater.
Four people were displaced after a Clearwater home caught fire early Saturday morning, according to the City of Clearwater.
Long-term care lockdown continues as COVID-19 cases, deaths rise
Long-term care facilities have been off-limits to visitors since mid-March, keeping families apart and residents isolated. Governor Ron DeSantis says the lockdown was to protect our most vulnerable, however, he signaled Friday he wants visitation restrictions at nursing homes relaxed soon.
Long-term care facilities have been off-limits to visitors since mid-March, keeping families apart and residents isolated. Governor Ron DeSantis says the lockdown was to protect our most vulnerable, however, he signaled Friday he wants visitation restrictions at nursing homes relaxed soon.
Indian Shores officer drives over sunbathing beachgoer
A Michigan man laying out on the beach in Indian Shores Friday was run over by an officer driving a fully-marked police SUV, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
A Michigan man laying out on the beach in Indian Shores Friday was run over by an officer driving a fully-marked police SUV, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Gym owners angry, want green light to reopen
Hair and nail salons have been given the green light, but it’s still a big “no” for Florida’s gyms and fitness centers when it comes to reopening amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Hair and nail salons have been given the green light, but it’s still a big “no” for Florida’s gyms and fitness centers when it comes to reopening amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Beach capacity website shows Pass-A-Grille at capacity within first hour
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office launched its new Beach Capacity Dashboard website Friday afternoon to show beachgoers, in real-time, every bridge, parking lot, and beach access point -- and whether those spots are open, nearing capacity, or overcrowded and closed.
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office launched its new Beach Capacity Dashboard website Friday afternoon to show beachgoers, in real-time, every bridge, parking lot, and beach access point -- and whether those spots are open, nearing capacity, or overcrowded and closed.
Know before you go: Pinellas sheriff launches online tracking tool for crowded beaches
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is launching a new website it says will show, in real-time, whether the beach is open for visitors -- or at capacity and closed.
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is launching a new website it says will show, in real-time, whether the beach is open for visitors -- or at capacity and closed.
Bay Area nursing home death toll nears 150, including some employees
The COVID-19 death toll connected to long-term care facilities in Florida continues to grow. Data released from the Florida Department of Health Thursday shows 39% of those who died from COVID-19 in Florida were residents at one of the state's 622 nursing homes or assisted living fatalities.
The COVID-19 death toll connected to long-term care facilities in Florida continues to grow. Data released from the Florida Department of Health Thursday shows 39% of those who died from COVID-19 in Florida were residents at one of the state's 622 nursing homes or assisted living fatalities.
Clearwater sports company equipping healthcare workers with protective supplies
The sports manufacturing business has made more than 13 million PPE's in three months.
The sports manufacturing business has made more than 13 million PPE's in three months.
Four more COVID-19 deaths reported at Seminole long-term care facility
There have been another four COVID-19 related deaths at Seminole’s Freedom Square Nursing Pavilion.
There have been another four COVID-19 related deaths at Seminole’s Freedom Square Nursing Pavilion.
St. Petersburg may allow restaurants and stores expand to the streets
Maximum capacity at inside restaurants and retail stores is capped at 25 percent, but outside there’s no limit as long as everyone is spread six feet apart.
Maximum capacity at inside restaurants and retail stores is capped at 25 percent, but outside there’s no limit as long as everyone is spread six feet apart.
St. Pete to allow restaurants with parking lots, outdoor space to expand seating
Help is on the way for St. Pete restaurants. City leaders are finding creative ways to allow restaurateurs to expand their outdoor dining spaces.
Help is on the way for St. Pete restaurants. City leaders are finding creative ways to allow restaurateurs to expand their outdoor dining spaces.
14-year-old shot in Largo, deputies say
A teenager had minor injuries following a shooting at a Largo home, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
A teenager had minor injuries following a shooting at a Largo home, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.