Fast Coronavirus Lab Results In Florida Through Statlab Mobile

A Miami-based mobile lab partnered with Florida Department of Emergency Management to help give fast lab results to vulnerable communities.

Summer Reading At The St. Petersburg Library System Now Virtual

Summer Reading at the St. Petersburg Library System has gone virtual this year.

St. Pete Adds 2 Acres To Historic Abercrombie Park

The city of St. Pete celebrates additional archaeological land added to Abercrombie Park for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Must Wear Face Mask When Entering A St. Pete Business: Mayor

St. Pete mayor signed an order that requires all St. Pete residents to start wearing masks when entering public businesses.

St. Petersburg's 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled

St. Pete's tradition Fourth of July events may be canceled, but there is another way you can celebrate the holiday safely.

FL Good News: 2-Hump Camel, Scallop Video, Pride Video, Jackpot

A scallop video wins national honors, photos of a 2-hump camel at Miami Zoo, massive jackpot winner are some of this week's good FL news.

Juneteenth Celebrated Through Art, Music, Peace And Love

Some first-time protesters came out to Williams Park on June 19 as St. Pete community members continue to speak out against inequality.

New Pier Opening Announced By The City Of St. Pete

The city said it is planning a safe opening of the new St. Pete Pier, and will not allow mass gatherings at the opening.

Pet Pal Animal Shelter Temporarily Closed Due To Coronavirus

Pet Pal Animal Shelter in St. Petersburg announces temporary closure due to coronavirus.

Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus At Rollin' Oats

Rollin' Oats Market & Cafe announced that an employee tested positive for coronavirus at the St. Pete location.

St. Pete Juneteenth Celebration Includes Black Lives Matter Mural

The city of St. Pete and the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum have opted for a virtual Juneteenth celebration.

Workers Must Wear Masks Mayor Orders, Disagrees With DeSantis

Mayor Rick Kriseman signed an order that requires all employees at public businesses in St. Pete to wear masks while in areas of customers.

LGBTQ Pride Florida Celebrated With Video After Parades Canceled

Pride events are canceled across Florida due to the coronavirus pandemic, but a video created by a St. Pete resident brings unity.

PSTA Riders Required To Wear Mask, No Mask No Service

PSTA announced on Twitter that riders who are not wearing masks will be turned away.

6 FL Good News Stories: Stingray Birth, Trivia, BBQ, South Beach

A video of a stingray birth, 12 years of perfect attendance, the best bloody mary mix in the world are some of the FL good news stories.

Skyway Tax Collector's Office Sets Reopening Date

St. Petersburg residents will be required to make an appointment with the Skyway office for tag renewals and for property tax payments.

Rent And Mortgage Assistance Offered By City: Coronavirus

The city of St. Petersburg offers grants to help residents pay utilities, rent and mortgage help in its Restart St. Pete toolkit.

Quarantine Edition Trivia Night To Benefit St. Pete Charity

A trivia host from St. Petersburg has created a fundraising event to help benefit children at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital.

Atwater's Best BBQ Gives Back In Coronavirus Pandemic

Eric Atwater, the owner of Atwater's Best BBQ & Soul Food in south St. Petersburg, feeds kids for free during the coronavirus pandemic.

St. Pete Issues Reclaimed Water Discharge Notification

"On June 6, approximately 2,700 gallons of reclaimed water was discharged at the 7800 block of 4th St. N. due to a line break."

FL Good News: Mom Saves Life, Busch Gardens Reopens, Fishing

A mom saves her daughter's life, Busch Gardens schedules to reopen and license-free fishing are among the good news stories we found in FL.

St. Pete Distillery Partners With Feeding Tampa Bay: Coronavirus

St. Pete Distillery shifted to making hand sanitizer in March, and will donate the product at select Feeding Tampa Bay events.

2 Florida License-Free Fishing Weekends In June 2020

Florida's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is giving you two opportunities this June to enjoy license-free fishing.

First Zero-Arrest Protest Night Recorded: St. Pete Police

Arrests involving protesters subsided Thursday. St. Pete Police hope protesters start using sidewalks for safety reasons.

First Unity Spiritual Campus To Hold Demonstration In St. Pete

First Unity Spiritual Campus will take to the streets this Sunday, June 7 at 2:22pm for a Sacred Activist Demonstration of Peace and Prayer.

St. Pete Leaders Pledge To Listen, Act On Behalf Of Protesters

City leaders offered comfort to frustrated community members at city hall gathering through listening, hugs and prayer.

St. Petersburg Pools Opening For The Summer

The St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation Department opened the City’s seasonal pools to the public on Monday, June 1.

FL Good News: Livestream Artists, Disney Reopening And Nurse Help

Good news Florida stories include an artist who spent her savings to launch livestream show to help musicians, Disney reopening and more.

City Of St. Pete Celebrates Expansion Of Abercrombie Park

The City of St. Petersburg is celebrating the expansion of Abercrombie Park, Park St. N. and 38th Ave. N.

St. Petersburg Provides Free Meals To Youth During Summer Break

Program runs June 1, through August 7, at several locations throughout the city. Some locations serve breakfast and lunch and some dinner.

Certain St. Pete Restrictions Lifted, Including Beach: Commission

Pinellas County Commissioners voted to remove social distancing at beaches, reopen playgrounds and extend grant deadlines.

Hurricane Expo Scheduled As Drive-Through: St. Pete Fire Rescue

St. Petersburg Fire Rescue will give hurricane preparedness bags to the first 250 cars at its upcoming Hurricane Expo.

Residents Urged To Wear Masks: 'I Expect To See Them' Mayor Says

St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman encourages restaurants to place signs near the front of their businesses that say "Mask Required for Service."

Pinellas School Nurses Feed Colleagues On Coronavirus Front Lines

The Pinellas County Nurses Supporting Nurses project delivered food to colleagues who work on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

FL Good News: Whiskey Money, Tax-Free Supplies And Veteran Help

A $40,000 whiskey bottle to help a staff, tax-free shopping and a roof donated to a veteran are among the good stories we found in Florida.

What Is Closed And Open In St. Pete On Memorial Day?

Here's a list of what is and isn't open in St. Pete on Memorial Day:

Bay Pines VA Holds Facebook Live Memorial Day Ceremony On May 25

VA Bay Pines wants to keep its veterans and their loved ones safe with social distancing virtually for the Memorial Day service.

St. Pete Memorial Day Boat Charters Accepting Bookings

Boat tour companies are operating in St. Pete amid the coronavirus pandemic, and some are open for Memorial Day weekend.

Part Of St. Petersburg Bayshore Dr. Closed To Traffic, Open To Pedestrians

Bayshore Dr. NE., between 5th Ave. and 2nd Ave., will be closed until further notice to vehicular traffic starting May 22.

St. Petersburg Grants Available For Social Service Agencies

Applications will be open May 20-July 6 and can be found at stpete.org/socialactionfunding.