Student meals available at Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Sarasota distribution sites
With in-class learning canceled until at least mid-April, schools around the Bay Area are preparing thousands of school meals to ensure no child goes hungry during the coronavirus pandemic.
With in-class learning canceled until at least mid-April, schools around the Bay Area are preparing thousands of school meals to ensure no child goes hungry during the coronavirus pandemic.
Bicyclist struck by Pinellas County deputy's cruiser
A bicyclist had serious injuries after traveling into the path of a Pinellas County deputy's cruiser. Officials say the deputy had a green light at the intersection where the accident occurred.
A bicyclist had serious injuries after traveling into the path of a Pinellas County deputy's cruiser. Officials say the deputy had a green light at the intersection where the accident occurred.
Barricades, city order didn't stop dozens from soaking up sun at closed Gandy Beach
Dozens of beachgoers flocked to Gandy Beach in Pinellas County despite it being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. People were seen lying on the sand, swimming in the water and fishing Sunday afternoon.
Dozens of beachgoers flocked to Gandy Beach in Pinellas County despite it being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. People were seen lying on the sand, swimming in the water and fishing Sunday afternoon.
Clearwater Beach closed to stop spread of COVID-19
On a normal Saturday, Clearwater Beach would be crowded with people enjoying the beautiful weather. However, this Saturday it was completely empty.
On a normal Saturday, Clearwater Beach would be crowded with people enjoying the beautiful weather. However, this Saturday it was completely empty.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium closed, but rescue and rehabilitation continues
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium like many other places is closed to the public right now because of COVID-19. But their work to rescue, rehabilitate, and release marine life continues.
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium like many other places is closed to the public right now because of COVID-19. But their work to rescue, rehabilitate, and release marine life continues.
Beaches packed before county's closure goes into effect midnight Saturday
With the weekend practically here, people tried to enjoy one last day on the sand because, come 11:59 p.m. Friday, Pinellas county beaches will be closed until April 6.
With the weekend practically here, people tried to enjoy one last day on the sand because, come 11:59 p.m. Friday, Pinellas county beaches will be closed until April 6.
Clearwater Beach businesses experiencing the cost of COVID-19
The streets along Clearwater Beach were eerily quiet Friday, despite the fact that many were still on spring break.
The streets along Clearwater Beach were eerily quiet Friday, despite the fact that many were still on spring break.
Pia's Trattoria in Gulfport gave over 100 pasta meals to elderly residents
An Italian restaurant in Gulfport wanted to serve its community during a time when many are self-isolating during the coronavirus outbreak and may be struggling to stock up on certain items. In this case, they showed kindness through food.
An Italian restaurant in Gulfport wanted to serve its community during a time when many are self-isolating during the coronavirus outbreak and may be struggling to stock up on certain items. In this case, they showed kindness through food.
New study: Virus could live longer on stainless steel, plastic than copper, cardboard
Experts are still learning how COVID-19 spreads from person to person, but new research suggests the virus can survive hours, or even days, on certain surfaces.
Experts are still learning how COVID-19 spreads from person to person, but new research suggests the virus can survive hours, or even days, on certain surfaces.
Seminole Walgreens employee tests positive for COVID-19
An employee at a Pinellas County Walgreens has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the company confirmed Thursday.
An employee at a Pinellas County Walgreens has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the company confirmed Thursday.
Tampa Bay area restaurants focus on take-out, delivery during coronavirus pandemic
Bay Area restaurants are trying their best to adjust to new orders in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bay Area restaurants are trying their best to adjust to new orders in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Pinellas County votes to close all public beaches and parking starting Friday
Pinellas County commissioners have voted to close all public beaches and parking starting at 11:59 p.m. Friday night in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Pinellas County commissioners have voted to close all public beaches and parking starting at 11:59 p.m. Friday night in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
PD: Officers will make sure Clearwater Beach remains empty when closure begins Monday, March 23
Clearwater Police say come Monday, Clearwater Beach will be totally empty, and they’ll be the ones enforcing it.
Clearwater Police say come Monday, Clearwater Beach will be totally empty, and they’ll be the ones enforcing it.
Bay Area breweries turn production toward making a different kind of alcohol: hand sanitizer
Beers taps are going dry at some breweries across the country and the service industry has been dealt a possibly devastating blow from the COVID-19 pandemic. Since all bars in the state of Florida are closed, bartenders, DJs, and bouncers are out of a job for the foreseeable future.
Beers taps are going dry at some breweries across the country and the service industry has been dealt a possibly devastating blow from the COVID-19 pandemic. Since all bars in the state of Florida are closed, bartenders, DJs, and bouncers are out of a job for the foreseeable future.
One person hospitalized following shooting in Clearwater
Clearwater police are investigating an early-morning shooting in Clearwater.
Clearwater police are investigating an early-morning shooting in Clearwater.
Valspar Championship canceled, golfers play on tournament-condition greens for half-price at Innisbrook
Tampa Bay area golfers can play the famed Copperhead golf course, in tournament condition, at Innisbrook, for half-price because the Valspar Championship was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Tampa Bay area golfers can play the famed Copperhead golf course, in tournament condition, at Innisbrook, for half-price because the Valspar Championship was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Florida public schools prepare students, families to move classes online
Public school students on spring break are preparing to enter a digital education world instead of going back to class. With the state of Florida closing down schools until April 15, computers and tablets now become classrooms.
Public school students on spring break are preparing to enter a digital education world instead of going back to class. With the state of Florida closing down schools until April 15, computers and tablets now become classrooms.
Clearwater City Council votes to delay closing beaches until Monday, March 23
Clearwater officials decided the city will wait until next week to follow other beach cities in the decision to close the sand -- in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Clearwater officials decided the city will wait until next week to follow other beach cities in the decision to close the sand -- in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hundreds tested for COVID-19 at BayCare drive-thru testing sites
BayCare’s urgent care division launched the testing sites throughout Tampa Bay area Wednesday morning in an effort to control the virus.
BayCare’s urgent care division launched the testing sites throughout Tampa Bay area Wednesday morning in an effort to control the virus.
Diocese of St. Petersburg temporarily suspends public Masses
Reverend Gregory L. Parkes, Bishop of St. Petersburg, has suspended public Masses in Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas Counties to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Reverend Gregory L. Parkes, Bishop of St. Petersburg, has suspended public Masses in Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas Counties to prevent the spread of COVID-19.