FHP needs witnesses to help in 6 unsolved interstate shootings
Cases of unsolved shootings on Florida interstates are piling up for highway patrol investigators. There have been six shootings in the last 12 months, leaving three people dead, and no arrests have been made.
'American Chopper' star opens motorcycle-themed restaurant, museum in Clearwater
‘American Chopper’ star Paul Teutul Sr. is opening the OCC Roadhouse and Museum in Clearwater on Friday. Fans of the series will be overwhelmed by the amount of memorabilia collected over the last 20 years.
St. Pete bartender goes viral after using fake receipt to rescue woman from being harassed
A St. Pete bartender is being called a hero for saving a woman from a 'creepy' guy, using a receipt clipboard to pass her a note, asking if she wanted help.
‘We take this report very seriously’: Study predicts more tidal flooding in St. Pete over next 10 years
According to a new study, low-lying St. Petersburg neighborhoods like Shore Acres will see up to 10 times as many days of high tide flooding by 2033 as compared to 2023
$200,000 sculpture under construction in St. Pete’s Edge District
Construction is underway on a 30-foot-tall display of public art in St. Petersburg’s Edge District.
FHP: DUI suspect driving with suspended license crashes on I-275, seriously injuring child
Troopers said a St. Pete driver was arrested for DUI after crashing into a guardrail twice along I-275. They said a 3-year-old child, who was in the vehicle with her, was seriously injured.
Bayside Bridge will close nightly for Gateway Expressway project work through Saturday
Starting Wednesday, all lanes of the Bayside Bridge in Pinellas County will close nightly for overhead bridge work associated with the Gateway Expressway project.
After denying initial request, FDOT allows Sunshine Skyway Bridge to light up for Pride
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is shining in rainbow colors for Pride Month. Just two weeks ago, state officials rejected requests for the color scheme, claiming it wasn't technically possible.
Ransomware attacks prompt Bay Area schools, governments to beef up security
In the past year, cybercriminals hacked Colonial Pipeline, a meatpacking plant and the city of Oldsmar’s water treatment plant. Now, Tampa Bay area groups are trying to make sure they're not next on the list.
Teen seriously injured when shot inside in South St. Pete home
The St. Petersburg Police Department says a 14-year-old boy was shot while inside a South St. Petersburg home Tuesday night.
Congressional candidate Anna Paulina Luna claims opponent threatened 'Russian-Ukrainian hit squad'
Luna's case against William Braddock supposedly involves a secretly recorded call in which she claims the fellow Republican threatened to contact his "Russian-Ukrainian hit squad" to make her "disappear."
High tide nearly sinks illegally parked car along Courtney Campbell Causeway
The Clearwater Police Department is reminding people to pay attention to signs and barriers after someone came back from a walk and found half of their car underwater.
Bicyclist suffers critical injuries in Largo crash
The Largo Police Department is investigating after a vehicle struck a bicyclist Sunday afternoon.
People pack beaches Father’s Day weekend despite patchy algal blooms
The respiratory effects of toxic algal blooms were almost non-existent in John’s Pass Saturday.
St. Pete performing arts studio gives up-and-coming artists a place to collaborate, create and evolve
The Mar in St. Petersburg was created by two professional performing artists as a way to give the next generation a place to growth their craft.
Red tide lingers off Pinellas coast, shows up in new spots in Tampa Bay
High concentrations of red tide have been detected off the coast of Redington Beach, near War Veterans Memorial Park in Boca Ciega Bay, and in areas in Tampa Bay near Port Manatee; adjacent to the area of the Piney Point spill, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Full-time school employees in Pinellas County may get same bonus as teachers
Earlier this year, state lawmakers approved $1,000 bonuses for all classroom teachers and principals in Florida. Now, Pinellas County Schools is making sure the rest of the district’s full-time employees get the same compensation.
Hillsborough, Pinellas roadways will be dedicated to fallen Bay Area law enforcement officers
In three months, the Bay Area lost three law enforcement officers. Roadways in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties will be dedicated in their name to honor their sacrifices.
Accidental shooting at Clearwater hotel injures security guard, police say
A gun was accidentally discharged on Thursday, injuring an off-duty security guard in Clearwater, according to police.
Juneteenth to be celebrated with an eye toward more meaningful change
For years, Black communities organized and celebrated Juneteenth events in Tampa Bay. Members of the Bay Area Black community told FOX 13 the recognition is a start, but some said there are other ways to make meaningful change.