SPPD to enforce business closings in evacuation zones
October 7, 2024 - The St. Petersburg Police Department will ensure businesses in Evacuation Zones A, B and C shutter by 5 a.m. Tuesday morning. Officials said Monday evening that officers would offer first-time violators a warning before a $500 fine. They could arrest business owners after a third visit. The preemptive measure ahead of Hurricane Milton is to protect lives and reduce impacts on water systems.