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.
Seminole neighbors throw birthday parade for girl overcoming cancer
Members of a Pinellas County community were not going to let their neighbor go without a birthday celebration, despite social distancing measures due to COVID-19.
Members of a Pinellas County community were not going to let their neighbor go without a birthday celebration, despite social distancing measures due to COVID-19.
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.
Man, 92, dies after electric scooter collides with Jeep in Pinellas Park
A 92-year-old man riding a Razor electric scooter died after colliding with a Jeep in Pinellas Park, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 92-year-old man riding a Razor electric scooter died after colliding with a Jeep in Pinellas Park, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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.
Diaper donations needed as shoppers hoard supplies during pandemic
On a normal day, this Pinellas County organization helps distribute diapers and other baby items to those who need it most, but in the last two weeks, the need has skyrocketed.
On a normal day, this Pinellas County organization helps distribute diapers and other baby items to those who need it most, but in the last two weeks, the need has skyrocketed.
AdventHealth expands centralized COVID-19 testing sites into Pinellas and Pasco Counties
AdventHealth has expanded its centralized COVID-19 testing sites to Pinellas and Pasco Counties, bringing the total to five locations in the Tampa Bay area.
AdventHealth has expanded its centralized COVID-19 testing sites to Pinellas and Pasco Counties, bringing the total to five locations in the Tampa Bay area.
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.
Sandy Lane Elementary School connect with students by parading through neighborhoods
Teachers and staff from Sandy Lane Elementary school piled in their cars Friday morning and paraded through neighborhoods around the school as a way to connect with their students who are home due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Teachers and staff from Sandy Lane Elementary school piled in their cars Friday morning and paraded through neighborhoods around the school as a way to connect with their students who are home due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Pinellas 'safer-at-home' resolution goes into effect Thursday
There is one basic message that Pinellas County commissioners are trying to convey to its residents: You're safer at home right now than you are out in the community -- where you can be spreading the coronavirus.
There is one basic message that Pinellas County commissioners are trying to convey to its residents: You're safer at home right now than you are out in the community -- where you can be spreading the coronavirus.
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.
Clearwater police find missing teen with special needs safe
The Clearwater Police Department safely found a 17-year-old with special needs who was reported missing earlier in the day.
The Clearwater Police Department safely found a 17-year-old with special needs who was reported missing earlier in the day.
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.
Pinellas issues 'safer-at-home' resolution for one week; will not force non-essential businesses to close
Pinellas County officials decided to issue a "safer-at-home" resolution for residents to safely practice social distancing as the county finds ways to stop the spread of COVID-19. It begins Thursday.
Pinellas County officials decided to issue a "safer-at-home" resolution for residents to safely practice social distancing as the county finds ways to stop the spread of COVID-19. It begins Thursday.
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 students get computers to learn from home
A St. Petersburg elementary school loaned out more than 200 computers in two hours Tuesday; virtually every device they could find.
A St. Petersburg elementary school loaned out more than 200 computers in two hours Tuesday; virtually every device they could find.
Once-bustling parks and beaches eerily quiet after COVID-19 forces closures
Before the novel coronavirus forced officials to order restrictions on public places and businesses, you could find a packed Curtis Hixon Park on any given day.
Before the novel coronavirus forced officials to order restrictions on public places and businesses, you could find a packed Curtis Hixon Park on any given day.
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.