Odd Seeds Arrive In FL Mailboxes: What To Do If You Get Them

If you get a package with strange seeds in it, don't plant them, Florida officials warn. Here's what to do instead.

Beer Kulture In St. Pete Gives To The Black Culture

Beer Kulture has relaunched as a nonprofit to expand the craft beer community into communities of color, and to help charities.

Partially-Treated Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification – 07.27.2020, St. Petersburg

On July 27, approximately 25,000 gallons of partially-treated reclaimed water was discharged at the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility.

St. Petersburg Utility Rates To Be Evaluated

City of St. Petersburg utility rates and charges are evaluated on a yearly basis and are updated annually.

New Coronavirus Testing Center Opens At A St. Pete Church

The city announced a new coronavirus testing center in Pinellas County is accepting appointments.

7 FL Good News Stories: Piggies Run To Market; Baby Turtles

Disabled veteran scuba divers; nation's 3rd Coast Guard JROTC established; boy rescued from shark; book reviews and virtual book fun.

Discounted Prices On Hand Sanitizer At St. Pete Distillery

St. Petersburg Distillery is offering marked down prices on its hand sanitizer products, and no-touch pick-up at its location.

Summer Reading: Pinellas Resident Chronicles Battle With PTSD

An ex-Army combat medic from Pinellas County has penned her struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder in a memoir.

Commission Votes To Extend State Of Local Emergency Through July 24

It is in Pinellas County, and it is due to COVID-19.

FL Good News: Runaway Kangaroo, Liquor Masks, Coast Guard Rescues

A kangaroo on the run, a St. Pete bartender makes coronavirus masks out of liquor bags and Coast Guard rescues are Fla. good news stories.

Coast Guard Saves 5 Lives Across Florida With Beacon Assistance

The Coast Guard reminds boaters the importance of having an emergency beacon on boats because it helps rescuers locate distressed boaters.

Award Given To St. Pete Brothers For Their Work During COVID-19

Two brothers who are enrolled in St. Pete College were hired through the PITCH program to work at a coronavirus testing center.

Free Face Masks To Be Distributed By St. Pete Fire Rescue

St. Pete Fire Rescue has scheduled multiple drive-through events to distribute free face masks.

City Of St. Petersburg To Release "St. Pete Eats: A Cookbook"

The Cookbook Highlights St. Pete’s Food Scene and Supports Local COVID-19 Relief

St. Petersburg Wastewater Discharge Notification – 07.14.2020

On July 14, approximately 10 gallons of wastewater was discharged from a private cleanout at the intersections of 18th St. and 9th Ave.

St. Pete Bartender Makes Coronavirus Masks Out Of Liquor Bags

A St. Pete bartender found himself low on funds after bars closed but came up with creative ways to supplement his loss of cash.

Summer Reading: News Veteran Mike Deeson’s Memoir Now Available

Tampa Bay investigative reporter Mike Deeson has written a memoir, "Bad News For You Is Good News For Me!," chronicling 50 years of news.

Utility Non-Payment Fees And Shutoff Policies To Resume In St. Petersburg

Suspension of non-payment fees and shut-offs for City of St. Petersburg utility customers, enacted in response to COVID-19, is ending.

St. Pete Police Add Community Program To Handle Non-Violent Calls

St. Pete Police Department announced its new social service program will respond to phone calls that do not require police presence.

FL Good News: Improv Charity Show, Art Exhibit, Picture Contest

A virtual improv show giving to charity, a new art exhibit at Tampa Museum of Art and a photography contest are the FL good news stories.

St. Petersburg Third In The Nation For Number Of Bicycle-Friendly Businesses

St. Petersburg has been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists.

Covid-19 Drive-Thru Testing Site Open At Mahaffey Theater

A drive-through, community-based COVID-19 testing site is now open Tuesday through Saturday each week at Mahaffey Theater.

Electric Company Scams During COVID-19 Pandemic: Duke Energy

The total number of attempted electric scams reported to Duke Energy so far this year is reaching close to 2019's total.

Wastewater Discharge Notification – 07.07.2020, St. Petersburg

Approximately 10 gallons of wastewater were discharged at a manhole on the 3800 block of 66th St. N. due to blockage of grease and rags.

Mayor Talks New Testing Site In St. Pete And School Reopenings

A new coronavirus testing site opens in downtown St. Pete, and school districts have flexibility when it comes to reopening schools.

54th Avenue N. To Be Closed At Railroad Crossing July 10-11

Pinellas County is conducting planned upgrades to the CSXT railroad crossing on 54th Avenue North in Lealman.

Protest Leader In St. Petersburg Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Protest leader Terron Gland said he will stay home for 14 days and encourages other protesters to get tested.

Sneak Peek Of The St. Pete Pier On Opening Day

The new St. Pete Pier opened July 6 to the public, and Patch gives you a look at the Pier and District before the grand opening.

St. Petersburg Wastewater Discharge Notification – 07.04.2020

On July 4, approximately 25 gallons of wastewater was discharged at a manhole on the 3800 block of 66th St. N. due to blockage of grease ...

Five Pinellas County Hospitals Reach ICU Capacity: Coronavirus

As Florida saw a weekend record spike in coronavirus cases reported by the Department of Health, some local hospitals maxed ICU capacity.

Good News FL: Dolphin Friends, Scholarships, Bike Safety And Rent

A new dolphin resident at Clearwater Aquarium, Tampa Bay scholarship finalists and rent pay pushed back are part of FL good new's stories.

Here Are The Florida Cities With The Greatest Risk Of Flooding

The First Street Foundation Flood Model suggests the risk of flooding across the U.S. is “significantly more” than previous estimates.

Missing St. Pete Cockatiel, Family Offers $500 Reward

A St. Pete family last saw their cockatiel in the Crescent Heights area, and asks for help finding him. A $500 reward is offered.

What's Open, Closed In St. Pete For July 4, 2020 Holiday

Here's what services in St. Petersburg are open and closed July 3 and 4 for the holiday weekend.

St. Pete Pier Grand Opening Protocols

The wait is over. It’s time to exPIERience the new St. Pete Pier.

Mother, Daughter Coffee Shop Bucks Pandemic Shutdowns

A mother-daughter duo opened their second St. Pete coffee shop in the midst of the pandemic, and after one business had to close.

New Test Site Opens In St. Pete, Reaches Max Capacity Quickly

A new drive-thru coronavirus testing site launched at the Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Monday, and quickly reached its capacity.

FL Good News: Baby Giraffe, Teacher Raise And 4th Of July Fun

Pictures of a newborn giraffe at Busch Gardens, WWE Superstars march with love and things to do for 4th of July are part of FL's good news.

Coronavirus Test Collection Site Opens At Tropicana In St. Pete

The new drive thru-site opening at the Tropicana will help with the growing demand for coronavirus testing in St. Petersburg.

Racist Slurs Target TB Rays Reporter Wearing Face Mask At Publix

A reporter and second-generation Filipino American shares his experience being called "Kung Flu" and other names at a Publix in St. Pete.