St. Pete, FL|News|
These St. Petersburg Businesses Got PPP Loans: Coronavirus
Here is a list of businesses that received the loans from the Paycheck Protection Program in St. Petersburg.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Florida: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Florida are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
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.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Students Offered Online Learning In Polk County: School District
Polk County School District said its students can either choose online learning or in-person learning for the new school year.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Tampa Bay Rays Season Will Be Played Differently: Coronavirus
Even though Major League Baseball reports at this time that the Trop will not be open to fans, according to the mayor that could change.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Aging Services Rolls Out Partnership With Food Trucks, Eateries
Hillsborough County food trucks and restaurants are helping to provide senior citizens at home alone during the pandemic with hot dinners.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
School District Opts To Reopen Schools, Make Face Masks Mandatory
Hillsborough schools has announced that students and staff returning to public schools on Aug. 10 will be required to wear face masks.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
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.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Miami, FL|News|
FL Patch Survey: Too Soon To Send Kids Back To School
Patch readers overwhelmingly said in an informal survey that it is too soon to send kids back to Florida classrooms.
Paul Scicchitano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
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.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Hillsborough Officials Reconsider Impact Of Face Mask Order
After receiving hundreds of emails from businesses and residents, the EPG is now making some adjustments to the controversial mask order.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Miami, FL|News|
Should Florida Schools Reopen? Take Patch's Survey
How do you feel about sending your kids to school as Florida experiences a surge in coronavirus cases?
Paul Scicchitano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Florida Has 4th Worst Unemployment Recovery In Country
MoveOn.org is calling on Congress to extend coronavirus emergency unemployment funding through the end of the year.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Virtual Learning Options For Polk County In New School Year
The Polk County School District announces virtual learning alternatives for students in the 2020-2021 school year.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Brandon AMC Delays Reopening With Film Release Delays
Film Studios announced the delay of two summer blockbuster movies, "Mulan" and "Tenet", and AMC wants to reopen on their release date.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
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.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|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.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
FL Sees Record Coronavirus Spike; Alcohol Sales Suspended In Bars
Florida experienced its largest one-day coronavirus spike Friday with 8,942 new cases, as state officials suspended alcohol sales at bars.
Paul Scicchitano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
State Sends Help With Overwhelming Demand For Coronavirus Tests
The state of Florida is sending additional medical personnel to help with the overwhelming demand for tests at Raymond James Stadium.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
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.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
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.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Pinellas County Opens Additional Free Masks Sites Due To Demand
Free face masks are available for residents following the passage of a countywide ordinance Tuesday requiring face coverings.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Carrollwood-Northdale, FL|News|
Recycling Pickup On Hold In Some Areas Due To Driver Shortage
Waste Connections will temporarily stop recycling pickup because of a shortage of truck drivers due to the coronavirus.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Pinellas County Mask Mandate Goes Into Effect 5 p.m. Wednesday
Under the new order, effective at 5 p.m. Wednesday, people will be required to wear face coverings in bars, grocery stores and restaurants.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Hillsborough School Board Weighs Options For Coming Year
Hillsborough County parents will have a chance to weigh in on three models designed to get their children's education back on track.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lutz, FL|News|
County To Distribute Free Face Masks At 4 Sites
Hillsborough County will begin distributing free, reusable cloth face coverings to residents at four county locations.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
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.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Ways To Stop The Spread Of Coronavirus: Pinellas Doctors
As the coronavirus cases rise across Pinellas County and the state, local doctors share why residents should wear masks and social distance.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
COVID-19 Recovery Assistance Available For Small Businesses
​ Hillsborough County is launching more than $100 million in financial assistance programs to help reopened local small businesses.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Dunedin, FL|News|
Pinellas County, Chambers To Distribute Masks To Businesses
Pinellas County government and area chambers of commerce are hosting a face mask distribution initiative starting this weekend.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes, FL|News|
Ready For School Or Not: Pasco Schools Has It Covered
Pasco School Superintendent Kurt Browning announced Thursday a plan for returning to school in the fall.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Largo, FL|News|
Pinellas Seniors To Have Graduation Ceremony After All
The district is able to provide a modified version of the graduation ceremonies by blending a unique in-person with a virtual experience.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Dunedin, FL|News|
Dunedin Chamber Offers Small Businesses Help With PPP Loans
Small businesses can get help applying for a federal loan through the Paycheck Protection Program.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
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.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Italy Opens Up On Central Avenue In Downtown St. Pete
A native has opened Italy Bottega with simple ordering and dining format. Many of its foods are imported from Italy to St. Petersburg.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Black Business Hit Hard By Coronavirus Pandemic Denied PPP Loan
The African American owner of Chief's Creole Cafe in St. Pete was denied the Paycheck Protection Program loan with a major banker.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Seminole Heights, FL|News|
Meals On Wheels Maintains Mission While Adapting To Coronavirus
The organization is continuing to provide nutritious meals to its 850 Hillsborough County recipients. It's just changing the way it does it.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
