'Don't Hoard Gas,' Floridians Urged As Some Stations Run Out

Drivers in northern Florida such as Jacksonville have waited in long lines at the gas pumps, and some stations have run out of gas.

Healthy St. Pete Recognizes Organizations In St. Pete That Prioritize Wellness

Healthy St. Pete is an initiative of the City of St. Petersburg and a division of the St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation Department.

Spectrum Service Restored To Tampa Bay, Orlando Customers

Many Spectrum customers in Tampa Bay and Orlando were without internet and other services offered by the company for several hours Tuesday.

FL Good News: Teachers Appreciated, British Coffee Shop

Florida Lottery winner, winery in Clearwater reopening, Tampa ranks in top 10 for new homes, NFL Draft, and therapy dogs spreading love.

Top Cruise Line Threatens To Skip Florida Ports | Patch PM

Cruise line threat | 100 child porn images | FL animal stories | Mom stares down truck | Airport vaccine clinics | Boat crashes up: Patch PM

St. Pete Fertilizer Ban Starts June 1

Increased rainfall in the summer months can cause nutrients from fertilizer to reach water bodies and lead to environmental issues.

Masks Required At Disney World In Spite Of DeSantis | Patch PM

Best FL pizza places | Car sideswipes FHP vehicle | Disney keeps mask requirement | Kingsford Fire Grille to open | Fatal fire: Patch PM

Southeastern Grocers Raises $460K For Children’s Hospitals

Grocer and customers team up to support pediatric programs in local communities.

Pinellas Rescinds Face Covering Requirement Following Governor Order

After DeSantis's order

FL Good News: K-9 Unit Bloodhound Puppies, New Tampa Play

Teen adopted by former caseworker, women entrepreneurs donate to hospice program, St. Pete's former Pom Pom's new theme and menu.

Englishman Drives Around UK In Sarasota Police Car | Patch PM

Replica police car tours UK | Back bear goes for a dip | $53M in meth | Spotlight on organ donor need | Officer arrested, fired: Patch PM

Iguanas, Other Invasive Reptiles Now Illegal In FL | Patch PM

Iguanas, illegal reptiles | Gifts for mom help hospice | Sea turtle nesting season | 20 child porn charges | $59K office theft: Patch PM

Report: Solar power now the ‘cheapest electricity in history’

Breaking down the reasons for solar’s surging affordability, especially for St. Pete residents

Manatee Calves Flown To Midwest For Critical Care | Patch PM

Manatee calves need help | Honor flight for vets | Gator goes for a dip | Piney Point lawsuit | Fake COVID cure | Legal pot battle: Patch PM

Operation Medicine Cabinet Collects 857 Pounds Of Medication

Pinellas County law enforcement agencies collected more than 800 pounds of medication during Saturday's Operation Medicine Cabinet events.

Alligator Swimming In St. Pete Pool Captured By Deputy

An alligator got a visit from Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies as the reptile swam in a pool at a St. Petersburg home.

Herta Wins Grand Prix, Beekeepers Rescue, $5M Winner: Top News

Top FL news: First fire station to reduce cancer risks for firefighters, Bolay Kitchen opening 2 Tampa Bay locations, a $5M park renovation.

Wedding Crashers Invade Estate To Owner's Surprise | Patch PM

Wedding crashers | Daughter honors retiring cop | School takeover threat | Flying turtle | Beloved beekeepers move swarms: Patch PM

Black City Leaders, Residents React To Chauvin Verdict

Black St. Pete leaders share their thoughts about behavior in law enforcement, and unjustified police killing.

Best State List Shines Spotlight On Florida | Patch PM

FL among best states | Food tours | Trump rally set for Bradenton | Help for businesses hit by COVID | Bridge walk to say goodbye: Patch PM

St. Petersburg Weekend Earth Day Events

Several Earth Day events are happening in St. Petersburg this weekend. Check them out right here.

Buccaneers Player Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit | Patch PM

Reactions to Chauvin verdict | $5M winner | Drug Take Back Day | $9M well to empty Piney Point | Brewery scholarships | REAL ID: Patch PM

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 2021: St. Pete Location

Nearly 1 million pounds of prescription drugs were collected during the last take-back event in October 2020.

Introducing: St. Petersburg's Road To Zero Waste

The City of St. Petersburg has made a goal to be a zero-waste city by 2050. As a coastal city, protecting our natural environment is vital.

City Of St. Petersburg Supports Meatless Monday Global Movement

Mayor Rick Kriseman proclaimed Monday, April 19, Meatless Monday in support of the global movement to support healthy behaviors.

St. Petersburg Meets National Public Works Standards, Earns Accreditation

All four City of St. Petersburg Public Works departments - Engineering & Capital Improvements Department, Fleet Department, others, awarded.

FL Good News: St. Pete Authors, PrideFest 2021, Lottery Winners

Lakewood Ranch's "American Idol" star plans next music steps, Sarasota's first intercollegiate rowing team and sorority sisters save lives.

Protesters Gather In Opposition Of Proposed 'Anti-Riot' Bill

In light of the "anti-riot" bill Gov. DeSantis is expected to sign, those protesting the death of Daunte Wright marched peacefully Friday.

St. Pete Weekend Planner: Uptown Market, Art, Music, Bike Tours

Other events: St. Pete Youth Farm Spring Workshops: Holistic Health & Wellness, OSNA Plant Swap & Art Raffle

'Florida Man' Characters Focus Of Book About State | Patch PM

"Florida Man" cases in book | 1K school jobs cut | Korean fried chicken | Protesters fly to MN | New immigration highway signs: Patch PM

A Healthy Taste Of Home At The New St. Petersburg College Deuces Den

The Den offers aspiring restauranteurs a place to sell their cuisine to the public – at no cost to the vendors.

Should FL Require Vaccine Passports? Readers Vote | Patch PM

Vaccine passports | Tornado touchdown | PrideFest plans | Capitol attack indictment | Vaccine clinic protest | Toddler killed: Patch PM

St. Pete PrideFest 2021 Is Happening Without The Parade

St. Pete Pride is one of the biggest events the city hosts. It brings about $67 million to the city with its more than 265,000 attendees.

FL Good News: St. Pete Singer's No. 1 Album, Fans Love The Rays

Two Florida Lottery winners, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe on-demand, one of Florida's oldest theaters turns 100 and a pool champion.

Showrooms Created To Collect Community Input On Trop Site Redevelopment

On Monday, April 12, the City of St. Petersburg will be launching immersive showrooms located throughout the city.

New Pandemic Assistance Program Available For Eligible Renters

Financial help is available for St. Pete residents who are falling behind on rent due to the pandemic.

Food Delivery For Fliers Avoiding Airport Eateries | Patch PM

Food delivery within airport | FL rapper has No. 1 album | Piney Point danger subsides | Mine washes up on beach | Ramadan noted: Patch PM

St. Pete's Muslim Community Honors Ramadan 2021 At City Hall

Ramadan requires fasting from food, drink, and other things from sunrise to sunset for a month for Muslims. St. Pete noted the holiday.

FL Good News: Pigs Saved, 'American Idol', Electric Violinist

Riverview man earns a Guinness World Record title, state-of-the-art library opens soon and an otter rescued from the streets.

Teacher Admits Filming Students More Than 300 Times | Patch PM

Teacher films students | Largest meth seizure | Easter beaches packed | Grenade thrown at party | Easter egg hunts, bunny visits: Patch PM