TECO Manatee Viewing Center and St. Pete Pier compete in USA Today's best free attraction contest
Two Bay Area landmarks are gaining national recognition after being nominated in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for best free attraction.
Two Bay Area landmarks are gaining national recognition after being nominated in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for best free attraction.
St. Pete man arrested after 100 mph DUI crash injures 4, including 2 children: CPD
A St. Petersburg man is facing felony charges after police say he hit two vehicles during a high-speed crash on U.S. 19 early Friday morning that injured four people in Clearwater, including two children.
A St. Petersburg man is facing felony charges after police say he hit two vehicles during a high-speed crash on U.S. 19 early Friday morning that injured four people in Clearwater, including two children.
Northeast High School valedictorian credits third grade teacher for his success: 'He connected with us'
High school seniors are graduating all across the Bay Area. That includes the valedictorian at St. Petersburg’s Northeast High School, Armando Garner.
High school seniors are graduating all across the Bay Area. That includes the valedictorian at St. Petersburg’s Northeast High School, Armando Garner.
St. Pete shooting in Childs Park neighborhood leaves 1 hospitalized: Police
Police are investigating a St. Petersburg shooting that sent one person to the hospital Friday evening, according to the St. Pete Police Department.
Police are investigating a St. Petersburg shooting that sent one person to the hospital Friday evening, according to the St. Pete Police Department.
Clearwater woman fights off armed home intruder before deputies shoot, kill suspect
A Clearwater woman fought off an armed home intruder and escaped before the suspect, who barricaded himself inside her home, was shot and killed by deputies, according to the Clearwater Police Department.
A Clearwater woman fought off an armed home intruder and escaped before the suspect, who barricaded himself inside her home, was shot and killed by deputies, according to the Clearwater Police Department.
Teenager seriously injured after being struck by car in St. Petersburg: Police
A 15-year-old boy was hospitalized with serious injuries after a car hit him Friday morning, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
A 15-year-old boy was hospitalized with serious injuries after a car hit him Friday morning, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
St. Pete Beach neighborhood explores 'living shorelines' as a natural alternative to seawalls
As hurricane season approaches, a St. Pete Beach neighborhood is testing a different approach to protecting waterfront property — one that swaps concrete for nature.
As hurricane season approaches, a St. Pete Beach neighborhood is testing a different approach to protecting waterfront property — one that swaps concrete for nature.
HGTV hosts join Pinellas County Habitat for Humanity neighborhood build
A community project brought out television stars and corporate volunteers Thursday to help a Pinellas County woman build her future home. Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt, hosts of the HGTV series "100 Day Dream Home," partnered with PGT Custom Windows and Doors to build the house in the Lealman area.
A community project brought out television stars and corporate volunteers Thursday to help a Pinellas County woman build her future home. Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt, hosts of the HGTV series "100 Day Dream Home," partnered with PGT Custom Windows and Doors to build the house in the Lealman area.
New Tampa Bay Ferry service moves closer to setting sail with vessel purchase approved
A new cross-bay transit service is closer to reality after local transit officials secured a deal to purchase one of two vessels.
A new cross-bay transit service is closer to reality after local transit officials secured a deal to purchase one of two vessels.
St. Pete cyclists join global 'Ride of Silence' to honor victims, push for safer streets
In St. Petersburg, riders gathered for the 24th annual "Ride of Silence," remembering lives lost while also calling for safer streets across the Bay Area.
In St. Petersburg, riders gathered for the 24th annual "Ride of Silence," remembering lives lost while also calling for safer streets across the Bay Area.
Pinellas County eighth grader heads to Scripps National Spelling Bee
The Tampa Bay region is no stranger to champions, including back-to-back winners at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2023 and 2024.
The Tampa Bay region is no stranger to champions, including back-to-back winners at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2023 and 2024.
St. Pete residents still rebuilding as hurricane season nears, city launches resilience planning talks
Hurricane season is just 12 days away and some Shore Acres residents say they are entering another storm season while still recovering from the 2024 season.
Hurricane season is just 12 days away and some Shore Acres residents say they are entering another storm season while still recovering from the 2024 season.
Volunteers hand out human trafficking hotline soap, missing children posters at Clearwater hotels, diners
Florida ranks third in the nation for human trafficking cases, prompting nonprofits Selah Freedom and The SOAP Project to launch an awareness outreach effort in Clearwater.
Florida ranks third in the nation for human trafficking cases, prompting nonprofits Selah Freedom and The SOAP Project to launch an awareness outreach effort in Clearwater.
2 airlifted to hospital after car crashes into utility pole on US-19 in Pinellas County, FHP says
Two people were airlifted to the hospital after a car crash in Pinellas County on Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two people were airlifted to the hospital after a car crash in Pinellas County on Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Indian Rocks Beach implements paid parking for visitors as part of six-month pilot program
Beachgoers visiting Indian Rocks Beach will now have to pay to park at public beach access points.
Beachgoers visiting Indian Rocks Beach will now have to pay to park at public beach access points.
Bay Area first responders graduate from mental health program aimed at helping their own: 'It's a new tool'
A first-of-its-kind mental health and resiliency program at St. Petersburg College graduated its latest class this week in Clearwater, bringing together officers, deputies and emergency personnel from agencies across the region.
A first-of-its-kind mental health and resiliency program at St. Petersburg College graduated its latest class this week in Clearwater, bringing together officers, deputies and emergency personnel from agencies across the region.
Tampa's Armature Works developers win initial approval for Blind Pass Marina revitalization in St. Pete Beach
The developers behind Tampa’s popular Armature Works are hoping to redevelop Blind Pass Marina in St. Pete Beach.
The developers behind Tampa’s popular Armature Works are hoping to redevelop Blind Pass Marina in St. Pete Beach.
Gulfport man arrested in connection with April homicide
A man wanted for a deadly April shooting was arrested Monday morning in Gulfport, according to the Gulfport Police Department.
A man wanted for a deadly April shooting was arrested Monday morning in Gulfport, according to the Gulfport Police Department.
St. Pete community rallies to help rebuild after fire destroys USF Marine Science Laboratory building
For some scientists at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science, the fire that tore through a marine sciences laboratory building earlier this month did more than damage a facility; it threatened a lifetime of research.
For some scientists at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science, the fire that tore through a marine sciences laboratory building earlier this month did more than damage a facility; it threatened a lifetime of research.
Teachers, community mourn 4-year-old and grandmother killed in Largo mobile home fire: 'She was the light'
Friday, a memorial filled with flowers, stuffed animals and a rosary sat in front of what’s left of the Largo home where four-year-old Rahzi lived with her father and her grandmother.
Friday, a memorial filled with flowers, stuffed animals and a rosary sat in front of what’s left of the Largo home where four-year-old Rahzi lived with her father and her grandmother.