Oldsmar mother celebrates PCOS name change, doctors explain what it means for women

An Oldsmar mother who sought fertility treatments is highlighting a common hormonal disorder after discovering she had the condition long known as polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS. 

2 arrested after $1.5M scam of Treasure Island resident's jewelry, precious metals: Police

Treasure Island police arrested two people after investigators say a sophisticated phone scam led to the theft of approximately $1.5 million in jewelry and precious metals from an older resident.

St. Petersburg cafe: Pay-what-you-can venue opens on Central Avenue

A new café on Central Avenue is opening its doors with a mission to serve the local community regardless of a customer's ability to pay.

Covered St. Pete Pride mural peaks through black paint on Central Avenue

Bright rainbow colors are breaking through the black paint used to cover a Pride street mural in St. Petersburg after state officials ordered its removal.

Largo High School frosts bathroom mirrors to curb tardiness, parents upset

Largo High School frosted mirrors in the girls’ and boys’ restrooms this year to reduce student tardiness — and parents aren’t happy. 

St. Pete Beach commission halts short-term rental registration proposal

St. Pete Beach is not moving ahead, at least for now, with a new registration program for short-term rentals after commissioners questioned whether it would solve the city’s biggest enforcement problems.

Pinellas County murder plea: Man asks judge for death sentence in teen's death

A Pinellas County man pleaded guilty Wednesday to kidnapping and killing a 16-year-old Gulfport girl he met on a dating app, asking a judge to handle his death penalty sentencing without a jury.

Tarpon Springs industrial accident: Family remembers Army veteran

Family members are mourning the loss of a 36-year-old father and U.S. Army veteran who died following an industrial accident at a Tarpon Springs asphalt company earlier this month.

St. Pete Ceramics rebounds with 'Out of the Ashes' exhibition after devastating fire

A St. Petersburg ceramic studio that was destroyed by a fire in January is displaying its members' artwork at a local gallery to raise funds for its rebuilding efforts.

Man dies after being knocked over by wave at Fort DeSoto Park: PCSO

A 61-year-old man drowned Wednesday morning after a large wave knocked him over in the water at Fort DeSoto Park, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. 

St. Pete Mayor's race: Ken Welch, Charlie Crist head to runoff election

The race for St. Pete's next mayor will head to a runoff election between incumbent Ken Welch and former Florida Governor Charlie Crist. 

Job Corps centers will stay open after federal settlement, including Pinellas campus

Job Corps centers across the country will remain open following a federal settlement reached last week between the U.S. Department of Labor and seven students who challenged plans to shut down the program.

Priced Out of the Picture: St. Petersburg artists ask city leaders for stability

Artists in St. Petersburg say rising commercial rents and a lack of affordable workspaces are forcing them to question whether they can stay in the city they helped build.

USF St. Petersburg launches industrial composter to tackle food waste

Scraps from students’ plates and dining hall kitchens at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg are getting a second life as nutrient-rich soil, thanks to an industrial-sized composter unveiled Monday.

Clearwater teen's heart defect found through new Florida high school sports screening law

A routine heart screening uncovered a potentially serious medical condition in a Clearwater high school athlete, giving his family a chance to address the problem before it became a life-threatening emergency.

Professional Santas, Mrs. Clauses gather in Tarpon Springs for annual workshop

More than 80 professional Santas and Mrs. Clauses attended the Palm Tree Santas Workshop in Tarpon Springs. The event featured out-of-state instructors who provided training on photo sessions, hospital visits and different types of environments.

St. Pete grassroots group calls for more oversight of Flock camera network

A new grassroots group is pushing for more oversight of St. Petersburg's Flock camera network, saying residents should have a greater say in how the technology and the data it collects are used.

St. Pete Free Clinic expands food pantry to Lealman

In an effort to combat rising hunger across Pinellas County, the St. Pete Free Clinic opened a market-style food pantry in Lealman.