Pinellas County commissioners sat through more than three hours of sometimes-hostile public comment regarding the county's face mask order.
Florida Southern College in Lakeland said it has suspended all of its fall sports after three athletes tested positive for coronavirus.
Health officials say rates of coronavirus in school-age populations hasn't gone up since schools reopened.
The program is in need of 125 volunteers each week to help deliver food to St. Petersburg children who attend school online.
Polk County Public Schools officials are keeping parents informed of the latest reported coronavirus cases, which top 100.
As if Halloween isn't frightening enough, how will the spooky season be celebrated in St. Pete? There are no easy answers to what's planned.
The Polk County Public Schools District has given parents a temporary opportunity to change their child's school learning format.
The St. Pete community has supported Uptown Eats, a new coffee shop that has slowly opened with a priority on coronavirus safety.
Jacques Hakim, who grew up poor in Lebanon, said getting a new pair of shoes when school started was "transformative."
A diverse community came together to save the third-oldest Veterans of Foreign Wars building in the world, located in St. Petersburg.
The Lakeland City Commission voted to extend the mask mandate that requires all individuals within the city limits to wear masks in public.
Polk County Public Schools announced that Lakeland High School will temporarily suspend its football games due to a coronavirus case.
Lions Eye Institute for Transplant & Research is transforming its Sept. 12 annual gala into an interactive online experience.
A St. Petersburg woman taught herself to paint after two-and-a-half years of a deep depression following the death of her mom.
Gypsy Souls Coffee & Roasters in St. Petersburg plans to provide indoor service and seating for its customers.
Customers can order their coffee with or without CBD at Valrico's Chill Caw-Fee, and there are CBD products available for purchase there.
St. Petersburg and cities across the nation joined a restart movement to pressure Congress into offer funding for the live music industry.
Students and teachers at Polk County Public Schools can receive free testing and priority scheduling at three area testing centers.
A Riverview mitigation specialist says disaster preparedness shouldn't be taken lightly in the Riverview and Brandon communities.
Bartow residents will soon open their mailboxes to find a package of masks gifted by city officials.
Charles Schwab offers virtual services as its temporarily closes in-person services in Lakeland due to the coronavirus.
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority will receive funds to service riders in low-frequency transit service areas.
Hillsborough County reminds residence to practice social distancing at all areas of the county parks.
Hillsborough County launches the fourth phase of the Rapid Response Recovery (R3) program Monday with expanded criteria.
The number of people in need within the 10-county area served by Feeding Tampa Bay has increased from 650,000 to 1.7 million.
"I'm afraid she's going to die before I have a chance to see her and touch her," said Debbie Lee of her mother, who is in a nursing home.
Lauren Hubbard was inspired by the Junior League of St. Petersburg to distribute 90 handwritten notes of gratitude to strangers.
Florida Patch has partnered with scores of local businesses to keep you informed about their services during the pandemic and beyond.
At its meeting Thursday, Hillsborough commissioners broadened the type of employers who can participate in the R3 program.
Bark Life​, a pet retailer in Seminole offering boarding, day care and grooming services, has been named “America’s Coolest Pet Store."
A group of parents has filed a lawsuit against the Hillsborough County School District objecting to the policy that students wear masks.
The annual Taste of Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce drew a lot of support from the community as it hosted this year's event virtually.
A playwriting group in Lakeland that focuses on helping writers improve their performance work has a virtual show in the works.
A woman's dream comes true of opening her own business with the help of her sister who is a business owner in St. Petersburg.
Beginning Friday, Hillsborough County residents will be able to receive free testing for antibodies to the coronavirus.
Caving to pressure from the state, the Hillsborough County School District has agreed to reopen schools on Aug. 31.
The Hillsborough County Commission voted on Thursday to decrease the age for mask requirements of children.
Students, staff and volunteers built picnic tables to create three outdoor classrooms.
St. Petersburg residents can make appointments online for motor vehicle services at the new location.
The teachers' union is asking that all public school classes be held online until the coronavirus rate stabilizes in Pasco County.
