Pinellas adds new coronavirus testing sites

Pinellas County ramped up efforts to test for COVID-19 this week, launching three drive-through testing sites that are now open to the public.

Donor makes dollar-for-dollar match on donations to Humane Society of Pinellas

The Humane Society of Pinellas says the state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of almost all of its fundraising events, which are critical to helping stray pets find forever homes. 

After more than a month, Pinellas County beaches reopen with large law enforcement presence

Ever since March 20, Pinellas County beaches were closed -- but not anymore. People can once again feel the sugar sand between their toes, but there are a few things to keep in mind before beachgoers make their way to the Gulf waters.

Pinellas County prepared to reopen the beaches Monday morning

Come Monday morning, it's back to business as usual for Pinellas County Beaches and Sheriff Gualtieri said they're ready.

Wrong-way crash in Largo kills 1, sends 4 to hospital

One person died and four others were injured in a wrong-way crash in Largo early Sunday morning.

Bay Area Pregnancy Center moves annual fundraising walk online

May is a beautiful time of year for many walking fundraisers, however, right now local and state guidelines prohibit large groups gathering for any purpose. 

Starlink satellite constellation streaks across Florida sky Thursday

If you were outside and able to look up around 9 p.m. Thursday, you may have seen a long line of parading satellites streaking across the sky.

Going to the dentist in Florida may be very different, post-shutdown

Starting May 4, Floridians can finally have their teeth cleaned at the dentist, go for an exam at the eye doctor, or have knee surgery. Resuming those elective procedures is all part of Governor Ron DeSantis’ phase-one plan to reopen the state.

Death of Seminole Pavilion nurse brings Freedom Square death toll to 17

April 13 was the day employees at Seminole's Freedom Square learned a resident at their facility had COVID-19. They quickly learned it wasn't just one -- and staff were showing symptoms, too, they told FOX 13's Jennifer Holton.

Community pools, playgrounds in Pinellas County reopen with social distancing required

Thursday, commissioners will once again meet -- one day after Governor Ron Desantis announced he will begin lifting parts of his stay-at-home order. Beginning Monday, May 4, phase one of his reopening Florida plan will begin. 

Pinellas County commissioners vote to reopen beaches on Monday

The county commission voted Tuesday to ease beach restrictions, but no large gatherings. The ordinance also reopens community swimming pools.

Bay Area leaders have mixed reaction to DeSantis plan to reopen the state

Governor Ron DeSantis’ plan to start re-opening the state’s economy is laid out in an executive order, but the details weren’t immediately available for local leaders, who had mixed initial reactions.

Clearwater man arrested twice in a week on DUI charges

A Florida man has been arrested twice in a week for driving under the influence of alcohol, arrest reports show.