Holiday cleanup: what to recycle and what to throw away
Christmas 2025 is officially in the books, and now it’s time for the cleanup. Solid waste officials say don’t recycle artificial trees.
Indian Rocks Beach saying goodbye to free parking starting in January
A major change is on the horizon at one of Pinellas County’s most popular spots on the sand. Indian Rocks Beach is getting rid of free beach parking.
'Giving Machine' brings unique way to donate to community this holiday season
Christmas shopping may be through, but the giving is not quite done yet.
Homeless man seriously burned in Clearwater fire; investigation underway
Police and firefighters are investigating after a 34-year-old homeless man was severely burned in Clearwater Wednesday night.
Family displaced after fire rips through roof of Oldsmar home: OFR
A family of two adults were displaced from their Oldsmar home on Christmas Eve after a fire burned through the roof, fire officials said.
Holiday show highlights variety of work at Beach Art Center
An annual holiday show represents the second exhibition at the Beach Art Center since storm-related repairs this year.
Survey launched for St. Pete's District 2; residents push for green space, infrastructure, flood protections
St. Petersburg is asking residents in some of its fastest-changing neighborhoods to weigh in on what growth should look like next, launching a new website and survey aimed at creating a master plan for City Council District 2.
Pinellas County beaches renourished in time for holiday visitors
Most of Pinellas County’s 35 miles of beaches are freshly restored and ready for residents and holiday visitors.
Gulfport home dazzles with more than 10,000 Christmas decorations
A Gulfport home is turning heads this holiday season. It's filled with more than 10,000 Christmas decorations collected over decades.
Palm Harbor woman searches for kidney donor: 'You would literally be saving my life'
One woman in Palm Harbor who needs a kidney transplant is hoping for a Christmas miracle.
10 sick puppies dumped in storage container at Largo park, police searching for suspect
Largo Police are asking for the public’s help after nine puppies in a storage container and two adult female dogs were found abandoned at Taylor Park on Friday.
PSTA bus crash kills Clearwater woman: FHP
A Clearwater woman is dead after a crash involving a PSTA passenger bus on Saturday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Creative Pinellas prepares for gallery closure as defunding fallout deepens
Pinellas County commissioners voted in September to defund Creative Pinellas, the 14-year-old arts agency is now preparing major cutbacks, including layoffs and the closure of its award-winning gallery in the Pinewood Cultural Park.
Man arrested in connection with 2 armed bank robberies in Clearwater, state attorney says
A man accused of robbing two Clearwater banks at gunpoint was arrested and now faces federal charges, according to the state attorney’s office.
Body discovered in submerged truck in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg police say a body was found in a vehicle submerged in several feet of water near 62nd Avenue North and Bayou Grande Boulevard Saturday morning.
Pinellas faith groups remember those who died while homeless in 2025 with memorial service: 'Dignity in death'
Faith groups in Pinellas County wanted to give the community a way to remember those who died this year while experiencing homelessness.
St. Pete man faces 21 counts of child pornography, deputies say
A St. Petersburg man was arrested on multiple child pornography charges, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Church-owned land could become affordable housing under new St. Pete ordinance
The City of St. Petersburg is turning to a partner in its push to address the affordable housing crisis: houses of worship.
Duke Energy customers shocked by unexpected deposit fees added to electric bills: ‘It’s crazy’
Some Duke Energy customers across the Bay Area say they’re doing a double-take after opening their electric bills this month and finding unexpected deposits added on top of what they already owe.
Search continues for missing Largo man with dementia
Friends, family members and Largo police are still searching for a Largo man with dementia who disappeared one week ago.