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Day: May 21, 2020

Feds Indict Man Claiming to Have COVID-19 Who Spat, Coughed on Police Officers

James Jamal Curry | Courts | Crime
He claimed to have the coronavirus, laughed, and announced that he was spreading the virus around, the U.S. attorney says. TAMPA – A St. Petersburg man was indicted by aRead More

St. Pete to Close Portion of Bayshore Drive to Traffic

Bicycle | Traffic | Recreation
The closure will make the road more bicycle and pedestrian friendly, officials say. ST. PETERSBURG – This city is scheduled to close a section of Bayshore Drive to traffic toRead More

Plant City Woman Dies in I-75 Crash

Police Lights | TB Reporter
She lost control of her SUV, according to FHP troopers. HERNANDO COUNTY – A Plant City woman died Wednesday (May 20) after she lost control of her SUV on I-75,Read More

St. Petersburg Offers Grants to Agencies That Help Homeless

Homeless | SOcial Services | TB Reporter
To be eligible, applicants must attend the mandatory bidders/technical assistance workshop, which will be held virtually via Zoom this year. ST. PETERSBURG – Social service agencies that provide homeless servicesRead More

Clearwater to Offer Summer Camps with Limited Enrollment

Children | Summer Camp | Recreation
With spaces being limited to maintain CDC physical distancing guidelines, the city will be holding a lottery for camp spaces beginning Wednesday. CLEARWATER – It has been a challenging timeRead More

Dog Park at Clearwater’s Crest Lake Park to Close for Renovations

Dog Park | Pets | Recreation
It is scheduled to remain closed until September while renovations are made. CLEARWATER – The dog park at Crest Lake Park is scheduled to close later this month as partRead More

Four Women Accused in Possession, Smuggling of Drugs into Pinellas Jail, Deputies Say

Pinellas Sheriff | Arrests | Crime
The investigation began in mid-April, according to Pinellas deputies. LARGO – Four women have been charged in connection with cases of possession of illegal drugs and/or smuggling drugs into theRead More

Marcus Announces Run for Pinellas Elections Supervisor

Julie Marcus | Politics | Elections
Julie Marcus was appointed Tuesday to fill out the term of Deborah Clark, who retired as Pinellas Supervisor of Elections in March. PINELLAS COUNTY – Julie Marcus on Wednesday (MayRead More

Pinellas Short-Term Vacation Rentals Can Reopen with Restrictions

Travel | Vacation | Short-Term rental
The state has approved Pinellas County’s COVID-19 short-term vacation rental plan. PINELLAS COUNTY – This county has received approval from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation for short-termRead More