Election 2026: Where Charlie Crist stands on property taxes, bonds, Flock cameras, affordability
Former Governor and Congressman Charlie Crist said residents are being squeezed by rising costs as he challenges incumbent Mayor Ken Welch in the city’s nonpartisan mayoral election.
Former Governor and Congressman Charlie Crist said residents are being squeezed by rising costs as he challenges incumbent Mayor Ken Welch in the city’s nonpartisan mayoral election.
Clearwater man recovering from dengue fever warns others to take virus seriously
A Clearwater man recovering from dengue fever says he is still feeling the effects of the virus nearly two weeks after his symptoms began.
A Clearwater man recovering from dengue fever says he is still feeling the effects of the virus nearly two weeks after his symptoms began.
Byron Donalds makes closing argument in Pinellas Co. alongside Sen. Scott
Byron Donalds revealed his closing message to voters less than four weeks before votes are counted.
Byron Donalds revealed his closing message to voters less than four weeks before votes are counted.
Convicted Plastic Surgeon Tomasz Kosowski back in court before sentencing for murder of Largo attorney
The former Pinellas plastic surgeon convicted of killing Largo attorney Steven Cozzi was back in court for a Spencer hearing Thursday.
The former Pinellas plastic surgeon convicted of killing Largo attorney Steven Cozzi was back in court for a Spencer hearing Thursday.
Largo man forced to start over after losing RV, belongings and dog in fire
A 26-year-old Largo man is starting over after a fire destroyed his RV last week, taking nearly everything he owned, including his beloved dog.
A 26-year-old Largo man is starting over after a fire destroyed his RV last week, taking nearly everything he owned, including his beloved dog.
Clearwater upgrades garbage and recycling trucks with cameras, tracking software
Clearwater garbage and recycling trucks recently got a high-tech upgrade designed to boost safety and efficiency.
Clearwater garbage and recycling trucks recently got a high-tech upgrade designed to boost safety and efficiency.
One-on-one with Mayor Ken Welch: Data center caution, the Moffitt deal rejection and Flock camera surveillance
Managing a $1.2 billion operating budget while navigating post-hurricane recovery, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch is defending his record ahead of a runoff election against former Governor Charlie Crist.
Managing a $1.2 billion operating budget while navigating post-hurricane recovery, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch is defending his record ahead of a runoff election against former Governor Charlie Crist.
Pinellas closures: 7 schools targeted to cut costs
The Pinellas County School District is one step closer to deciding the future of several schools as district leaders look for ways to reduce expenses.
The Pinellas County School District is one step closer to deciding the future of several schools as district leaders look for ways to reduce expenses.
2 hospitalized after vehicles submerged in pond following Oldsmar crash: PCSO
A three-vehicle crash in Oldsmar sent two people to the hospital after two of the vehicles became submerged in a pond near a ditch, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
A three-vehicle crash in Oldsmar sent two people to the hospital after two of the vehicles became submerged in a pond near a ditch, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
2 years after Helene, Milton: St. Pete neighborhood shows resilience and storm recovery challenges
St. Petersburg is working through a backlog of requests to help homeowners rebuild two years after Hurricanes Helene and Milton damaged 11,000 homes.
St. Petersburg is working through a backlog of requests to help homeowners rebuild two years after Hurricanes Helene and Milton damaged 11,000 homes.
Clearwater 9-year-old faces long recovery after dirt bike crash: 'He's a warrior'
A Clearwater 9-year-old is facing a long road to recovery after a dirt bike crash left him with severe injuries to his leg.
A Clearwater 9-year-old is facing a long road to recovery after a dirt bike crash left him with severe injuries to his leg.
Tampa Bay Rays aim for 2-0 ALDS lead Monday night
Tampa Bay aims to take a 2-0 American League Division Series lead Monday night against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field.
Tampa Bay aims to take a 2-0 American League Division Series lead Monday night against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field.
St. Pete Beach festival brings artists to Corey Avenue
Artists have lined Corey Avenue in St. Pete Beach this weekend to display their handcrafted creations and share the personal journeys behind their work.
Artists have lined Corey Avenue in St. Pete Beach this weekend to display their handcrafted creations and share the personal journeys behind their work.
Clearwater woman accused of hitting boyfriend with laptop during argument: CPD
A Clearwater woman is accused of hitting her boyfriend in the head with a laptop during an argument over alleged cheating, causing him to lose consciousness and suffer a large cut to his head, according to a Clearwater Police Department arrest affidavit.
A Clearwater woman is accused of hitting her boyfriend in the head with a laptop during an argument over alleged cheating, causing him to lose consciousness and suffer a large cut to his head, according to a Clearwater Police Department arrest affidavit.
Florida man accused of DUI, driving 101 mph in 50 mph zone: PCSO
A Florida man is facing DUI and dangerous excessive speeding charges after Pinellas County deputies say they clocked him driving 101 mph on East Lake Road early Friday morning.
A Florida man is facing DUI and dangerous excessive speeding charges after Pinellas County deputies say they clocked him driving 101 mph on East Lake Road early Friday morning.
How to get paid $10,000 to spend 10 days in St. Pete-Clearwater
Tourism officials in Pinellas County are offering three people a $10,000 payout to spend 10 days exploring local destinations and posting about their experiences on social media.
Tourism officials in Pinellas County are offering three people a $10,000 payout to spend 10 days exploring local destinations and posting about their experiences on social media.
Rays playoff game, other St. Pete events bring crowd surge
Downtown St. Petersburg prepares for a massive crowd Saturday as playoff baseball, soccer, concerts and an Oktoberfest celebration happen simultaneously.
Downtown St. Petersburg prepares for a massive crowd Saturday as playoff baseball, soccer, concerts and an Oktoberfest celebration happen simultaneously.
Deadly Clearwater Ferry crash: Jeff Knight asks judge to exclude past boater charge from jury
Jeff Knight, the former owner of Jannus Live, is asking a Pinellas County judge to bar prosecutors from bringing up a dismissed 2019 boat accident during his upcoming trial over a deadly boating crash.
Jeff Knight, the former owner of Jannus Live, is asking a Pinellas County judge to bar prosecutors from bringing up a dismissed 2019 boat accident during his upcoming trial over a deadly boating crash.
Rays open playoff series against Yankees at Tropicana Field
The Tampa Bay Rays will host the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field on Saturday night for Game 1 of their playoff series.
The Tampa Bay Rays will host the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field on Saturday night for Game 1 of their playoff series.
2 arrested after gunfire strikes woman outside St. Petersburg restaurant
St. Petersburg police arrested two men following a 3 a.m. shooting on Tuesday in front of a business on 34th Street South that left a woman hospitalized.
St. Petersburg police arrested two men following a 3 a.m. shooting on Tuesday in front of a business on 34th Street South that left a woman hospitalized.