Rays fans bring playoff energy to downtown St. Pete for ALCS Game 1

"Troptober" is bringing playoff excitement back to downtown St. Petersburg, where Rays fans are showing their team spirit inside bars and through local art. As Tampa Bay faced the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series, fans gathered at Ferg’s Sports Bar to cheer on their team.

9 teens hospitalized in 3 golf cart crashes across Bay Area

Nine teenagers were hospitalized in three separate golf cart collisions across the Bay Area during a dangerous Columbus Day weekend.

Rays open ALCS against Guardians at Tropicana Field in Game 1

The Rays will begin their best of seven American League Championship Series against a Guardians riding in on little rest.  

Clearwater to weigh $180M sports complex proposal for Landings Golf Course

Clearwater City Council is preparing to decide the next step for the future of the Landings Golf Course, where two proposals offer very different visions for the 77-acre property.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.