Parkshore Grill in St. Pete will give you a free roll of toilet paper with your meal

During a time when people are working from home, practicing social distancing, and, stockpiling on supplies, like toilet papers, stores are try to keep up with demand during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Despite warnings, mass closures, Pinellas County beaches remain open

While beaches in other parts of Florida shut down to avoid the spread of the novel coronavirus, Pinellas County has decided to keep its beaches open and urge social distancing.

Drive-through COVID-19 tests to be offered at 7 BayCare locations

A shortage of COVID-19 testing kits remains a major obstacle for public officials as they try to get a handle on their response to the virus. Only 2,000 people have been tested in Florida, a state of over 21 million people.

Bay Area YMCAs closing through March 29; transitioning efforts to help first responders

All YMCA locations around the Tampa Bay area will remain closed after 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 and refocus efforts on helping the families of first responders and medical workers. 

St. Pete issues emergency order, limits gatherings and restricts alcohol sales

“Late-night revelry simply will not be allowed” in St. Petersburg as long as the COVID-19 coronavirus is a threat, Mayor Rick Kriseman said Monday.

Clearwater woman arrested after allegedly leaving kids in car at Costco

Pinellas County deputies arrested Patricia Yager Saturday morning after they say she left children in the car to pick up a carton of milk at Costco.

Grand Prix ticket holders to get refund, attend next year

Anyone who purchased a ticket for the 2020 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg may defer their purchased tickets to use next year or receive a full refund.

Event cancellations in the Bay Area lead many to busy beaches

With schools closed, events canceled, and games postponed, many Bay Area beaches are keeping busy despite coronavirus concerns.

Pedestrian killed along Belcher Road in Largo

A pedestrian was killed Friday night at the 13000 block of southbound Belcher Road, police said.

Pinellas Park teen found safe; Amber Alert canceled

Pinellas Park police found a scary scene Friday, putting into an effect an Amber Alert and a frantic search for a missing teenager.

Who to call if you feel sick

If you feel sick, there are in-home, local, and national resources for you to get advice and medical help. Below is a list of hotlines, phone numbers, websites, and emails where you can get help in the Tampa Bay Area.

Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is officially canceled because of COVID-19

IndyCar officials have made the decision to cancel all NTT IndyCar Series events through April – this includes Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

Firestone Grand Prix will go on, but without spectators

A day after announcing the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is “still a go,” city officials confirmed that decision with one major change. Mayor Rick Kriseman announced the race would take place but no spectators would be permitted.

Golf championships, including Valspar, to carry on without spectators

The Players Championship and Valspar Championship will not have spectators, according to a person involved in the discussions over coronavirus.

Pinellas detectives asking for help solving cold case on 9th anniversary of Kelly Rothwell’s disappearance

The last time anyone saw Rothwell was on March 12, 2011, when the 35-year-old met a friend for lunch at a Clearwater Chili’s and talked about ending a volatile relationship with her live-in boyfriend.

Mayor: 2020 Firestone Grand Prix is 'still a go' in St. Pete this weekend

Start your engines, the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg kicks off this weekend. On Wednesday morning, city officials in St. Petersburg reassured fans that the threat of coronavirus is still a "low-risk" situation.