Pinellas County had 82 confirmed cases of coronavirus, as of 7 p.m. Friday, March 27 — that’s five more than the number reported by the Florida Department of Health at noon and 17 more than reported on Thursday.
Out of a labor force of 502,988, only 14,561 people in Pinellas County were reportedly unemployed in February. The county had an unemployment rate of 2.9%, according to the report from the state’s Department of Economic Opportunity released March 27.
Pinellas County had 77 confirmed cases of coronavirus, as of noon Friday, March 27 — that’s 12 more than the number reported by the Florida Department of Health on Thursday night.
About 200 Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputies along with officers from Clearwater, St. Pete Beach and Tarpon Springs police departments spent the morning of March 26 posting notices on local businesses informing them of new rules imposed by the County Commission in its fight to halt the spread of COVID-19.
Pinellas County had 65 confirmed cases of coronavirus, as of 7 p.m. Thursday, March 26 — only one more than the number reported by the Florida Department of Health that morning.
ST. PETERSBURG — Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is suspending service on its downtown St. Petersburg Looper and South Clearwater Beach Jolley Trolley beginning March 30.
Pinellas County had 64 confirmed cases of coronavirus, as of 11 a.m. Thursday, March 26 — 10 more than the number reported by the Florida Department of Health on Wednesday night.
Pinellas County had 54 confirmed cases of coronavirus, as of 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, which is four more than the number reported by the Florida Department of Health that morning.
As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, Pinellas County food pantries are feeling the economic devastation caused by pandemic.
Pinellas County had 50 confirmed cases of coronavirus, as of Wednesday, March 25, which is five more than the number reported by the Florida Department of Health on Tuesday.
Pinellas County commissioners gave unanimous approval March 25 to a resolution they’re calling safer at home, which is intended to send a strong message about the need to take action to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Safer at home does not completely shut down the county’s businesses, but it does require them all to be able to maintain social distancing and other protective measures.
The coronavirus is causing severe headaches for nonprofit organizations because of the cancellation of activities large and small, and community leaders and government officials are looking for ways to help out.
Pinellas County is looking for help in as many places as possible, as Emergency Management works to keep enough local supplies needed to respond to the coronavirus.
A 67-year-old Pinellas County resident died March 23 — the first death attributed to the coronavirus in Pinellas. The Department of Health Pinellas County has confirmed that the man was residing in Pinellas at the time of his death.
Pinellas County has 45 confirmed cases of coronavirus, according to the state Department of Health’s report released at 11 a.m. March 24, an increase of four from the number released Monday night.
January’s not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Pinellas County rose to 3%, according to the March 16 report released by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.
The Department of Health Pinellas County has confirmed what had been reported by the state as the first death attributed to the coronavirus in Pinellas was a mistake. The number of cases, however, has increased to 41, which is one more than the number reported Monday morning.
CLEARWATER — Forward Pinellas announced the latest recipients in its Complete Streets grant program March 11. The program is designed to support redevelopment and economic opportunity by making roadways safer and more accessible.
The coronavirus pandemic is creating big problems for small businesses and their employees. Statewide, bars are closed. Restaurants are restricted to delivery and take-out only. Gymnasiums and fitness centers are closed.
The number of coronavirus cases in Pinellas County has increased to 40, according to the 11 a.m. March 23 report from the Florida Department of Health. That’s two more than the number reported Sunday night.
The number of coronavirus cases in Pinellas County jumped up to 38, according to the 6 p.m. March 22 report from the Florida Department of Health. That’s eight more than the number reported Sunday morning.
Thirty people in Pinellas County have confirmed cases of the coronavirus, according to the 11 a.m. report from the Florida Department of Health, that’s one more than the number reported Saturday night.
The number of people with coronavirus in Pinellas County has grown to 27, according to the Florida Department of Health’s report released at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21. That’s five more than was reported on Friday night.
The number of people with coronavirus in Pinellas County is up to 29, according to the Florida Department of Health’s report released at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 21. That’s two more than was reported at 11 a.m.
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is limiting the number of riders on its buses to 10 or less in an effort to adhere to social distancing guidelines in place due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Pinellas County’s beaches were pretty empty on the first day of a more than two-week closure that started Saturday, March 21. “Overall we’ve had great compliance,” Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said. “Things are going very well.”
The Florida Department of Health reported only one additional case of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Pinellas County when it released the latest numbers at 6 p.m. March 20, bringing the new total to 22.
CLEARWATER — Pinellas County commissioners voted unanimously to extend the local state of emergency for another seven days during an emergency meeting on March 19.
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a new executive order March 20 that says all restaurants and food establishments in the state must stop serving food and alcohol on their premises. They can still operate their kitchens and provide delivery and take-out services.
All Pinellas County Tax Collector offices and Elections offices are closed until further notice. The Clerk of the Court remains open.
All Pinellas County Tax Collector offices and Elections offices are closed until further notice. The Clerk of the Court remains open.
The cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) reported in Pinellas County increased by five overnight. The latest numbers released by the Florida Department of Health at 11 a.m. March 20 show 21 cases in the county.
The latest numbers released by the Florida Department of Health at 6 p.m. March 19 shows that the number of cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Pinellas County is at 16 — that’s two more than reported at 11 a.m.
Starting at 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 20, all of Pinellas County beaches and public beach parking will be closed until April 4.
It’s not often that life gives you a free ride, but Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is doing just that, as residents struggle to deal with the hardships created by the coronavirus pandemic.
The Florida Department of Health announced at 11 a.m. March 19 that Pinellas County had two more cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the number to 14.
ST. PETERSBURG — Pinellas County Schools’ students will not be returning to class until at least April 15.
The Florida Department of Health announced at 6 p.m. March 18 that Pinellas County now has 12 residents with confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Florida Department of Health announced March 18 that Pinellas County now has 10 residents with confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
The League of Women Voters has a lot to celebrate this year. Not only are local chapters honoring the centennial anniversary of the 19th amendment being passed, giving women the right to vote, but it’s also been 100 years since the organization’s inception on a national level.
A coronavirus outbreak didn’t stop the people of Florida from exercising their right to vote during the presidential preference elections March 17. Pinellas County residents also voted by mail and at the polls in 12 municipal elections.
Following the state’s guidance, all bars, pubs and nightclubs will be closed for 30 days. Restaurants can continue to operate at 50% capacity, but no groups of more than 10 are allowed and customers groups must be seated 6 feet apart. The county’s beaches will remain open.
Pinellas County’s presidential preference primaries and municipal elections will go on as scheduled on March 17; however, registered voters should note that some polling places have changed.
Pinellas County now has four confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19), according to an announcement from the Florida Department of Health on Monday afternoon. All are male, ages 58-67. Two of the four are travel-related cases, meaning there is a known history of exposure to COVID-19 outside the state. The DOH provided no information about the other two.
In response to the health situation with the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Pinellas County Tax Collector's office is taking precautionary steps by consolidating offices and canceling some services through March 27.
CLEARWATER — Pinellas County commissioners unanimously approved a local state of emergency March 13 that delegates authority to the county administrator, allowing him to take measures to keep residents safe and help mitigate and contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Florida’s state universities, including the University of South Florida, Eckerd College and St. Petersburg College are making plans to move to remote course instruction due to the coronavirus outbreak. Pinellas County Schools plans to continue to hold regular classes after students return fr…
The coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on community events throughout Pinellas County. In an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, cities, towns and groups have canceled numerous events through March and beyond.
Pinellas County’s registered voters have until 7 p.m. March 17 to make their choices known in the 2020 presidential preference primary. In addition, voters from 12 municipalities are picking their future leaders and some are being asked to approve charter amendments.
The Florida Department of Health announced Tuesday night that eight new positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) had been confirmed in the state, including two in Pinellas County. Both are males. One is age 67 and the other is 64. The cases are travel related. The men are isolated and will continue to be isolated until cleared by public health officials.
The Supervisor of Elections office is busy these days. Republicans and Democrats are already making their choices in the 2020 presidential preference primary. Registered voters from 12 municipalities are deciding who will be their future leaders and some are being asked to approve charter am…
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