Bird strike forces emergency landing of Allegiant flight in St. Pete
Shortly after taking off from the St. Pete-Clearwater Airport, passengers had to return to the airport after a bird struck the plane's engine.
Shortly after taking off from the St. Pete-Clearwater Airport, passengers had to return to the airport after a bird struck the plane's engine.
Florida doctors see 87% increase of COVID-19 cases in kids under 12
With rapidly rising COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations in Florida, Bay Area doctors are sounding the alarm for the least protected age group, children.
With rapidly rising COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations in Florida, Bay Area doctors are sounding the alarm for the least protected age group, children.
Sewage spills around Tampa Bay add fuel to red tide, scientists say
The city says there was a mechanical failure that led to 1,300 gallons of raw sewage to leak near Smacks Bayou. That's around 31st Avenue NE and Maple Street NE.
The city says there was a mechanical failure that led to 1,300 gallons of raw sewage to leak near Smacks Bayou. That's around 31st Avenue NE and Maple Street NE.
FWC, DEP set up office in St. Petersburg to monitor red tide
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Department of Environmental Protection are working to provide real-time updates on the status of red tide around Tampa Bay's waterways.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Department of Environmental Protection are working to provide real-time updates on the status of red tide around Tampa Bay's waterways.
Seagrass suffers as red tide kills fish faster than crews can remove them
As the race to remove hundreds of tons of dead fish from Tampa Bay continues, there is rising concern about the health of seagrass as red tide devastates the waterway.
As the race to remove hundreds of tons of dead fish from Tampa Bay continues, there is rising concern about the health of seagrass as red tide devastates the waterway.
Coffee Pot Park shows signs of improvement after crews, volunteers spend days cleaning up dead fish
As the red tide crisis continues to ravage Bay Area waters, city crews and volunteers are working around the clock to keep shorelines clean and it's making some progress.
As the red tide crisis continues to ravage Bay Area waters, city crews and volunteers are working around the clock to keep shorelines clean and it's making some progress.
How Tampa Bay could become a 'dead zone' for marine plants and animals
If the red tide that's plaguing Tampa Bay and causing massive fish kills does not clear up soon, experts fear Tampa Bay could become what's known as a dead zone.
If the red tide that's plaguing Tampa Bay and causing massive fish kills does not clear up soon, experts fear Tampa Bay could become what's known as a dead zone.
Red tide could worsen as algae feeds on nutrients released by decaying fish, scientists say
The red tide crisis affecting Tampa Bay is becoming a self-feeding cycle, according to scientists. The race is on to clear dead fish from the bay before they decompose because as dead fish decay, they release the same kinds of nutrients into the water that make red tide worse.
The red tide crisis affecting Tampa Bay is becoming a self-feeding cycle, according to scientists. The race is on to clear dead fish from the bay before they decompose because as dead fish decay, they release the same kinds of nutrients into the water that make red tide worse.
St. Pete mayor calls for state help during emergency meeting on red tide
St. Pete city council members will hold an emergency meeting as the city grapples with massive fish kills around its coast. Crews have cleared about 800 tons of dead fish amidst the algae bloom.
St. Pete city council members will hold an emergency meeting as the city grapples with massive fish kills around its coast. Crews have cleared about 800 tons of dead fish amidst the algae bloom.
St. Pete dessert bar trying to break Guinness World Record for National Ice Cream Day
Beans & Barlour is celebrating National Ice Cream Day by attempting to break the record for most people scooping ice cream simultaneously
Beans & Barlour is celebrating National Ice Cream Day by attempting to break the record for most people scooping ice cream simultaneously
Pedestrian killed in traffic crash during heavy rainfall in St. Pete
St. Petersburg police said a 54-year-old man died while he was crossing a street Wednesday night.
St. Petersburg police said a 54-year-old man died while he was crossing a street Wednesday night.
The Ries Brothers performing at their favorite St. Pete venue
The Ries Brothers are all grown up and getting ready to perform at one of their favorite venues in St. Petersburg.
The Ries Brothers are all grown up and getting ready to perform at one of their favorite venues in St. Petersburg.
'We need your help': St. Pete mayor makes plea to DeSantis as dead fish continue to overwhelm city
So far, 500 tons of dead fish have been collected in St. Pete by city workers, which is stretching resources. On Wednesday, Mayor Rick Kriseman asked Gov. Ron DeSantis for help.
So far, 500 tons of dead fish have been collected in St. Pete by city workers, which is stretching resources. On Wednesday, Mayor Rick Kriseman asked Gov. Ron DeSantis for help.
St. Petersburg ‘floating classroom’ offers educational cruise around Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center recently launched eco-tours on its newly acquired eco-vessel, which is a floating classroom for all ages.
The Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center recently launched eco-tours on its newly acquired eco-vessel, which is a floating classroom for all ages.
Dead groupers appear along St. Pete coast as city experiences massive fish kill
Two massive groupers washed up along the St. Pete coastline on Wednesday morning roughly five miles apart.
Two massive groupers washed up along the St. Pete coastline on Wednesday morning roughly five miles apart.
With 614 tons of dead fish collected so far, 7 collection sites open in St. Pete
As of Tuesday, 614 tons of dead fish had been collected by the county, including 477 tons in St. Petersburg. Anyone who wants to pitch in with the cleanup can drop fish off in dumpsters at seven sites.
As of Tuesday, 614 tons of dead fish had been collected by the county, including 477 tons in St. Petersburg. Anyone who wants to pitch in with the cleanup can drop fish off in dumpsters at seven sites.
Florida Python Challenge underway to raise awareness about nonnative species
Python hunters from all over are in Florida this week, combing through more than a million and a half acres of Everglades to catch the invasive snakes during the Florida Python Challenge. They’re competing for $10,000 in grand prize money for the most pythons caught.
Python hunters from all over are in Florida this week, combing through more than a million and a half acres of Everglades to catch the invasive snakes during the Florida Python Challenge. They’re competing for $10,000 in grand prize money for the most pythons caught.
St. Petersburg police release clear surveillance video of bank robbery suspect
St. Pete police say they need help in identifying a man who robbed a bank on Friday, July 9.
St. Pete police say they need help in identifying a man who robbed a bank on Friday, July 9.
In one day, 9 tons of dead fish removed from St. Pete waters after red tide, Elsa
Over 120 city workers were recruited to help with the massive fish cleanup efforts in St. Pete. Nine tons of dead fish have been collected in one day, and SkyFOX spotted a giant 'island' of dead fish floating north of the pier.
Over 120 city workers were recruited to help with the massive fish cleanup efforts in St. Pete. Nine tons of dead fish have been collected in one day, and SkyFOX spotted a giant 'island' of dead fish floating north of the pier.
Dead fish cause stink in St. Pete neighborhood after Elsa passes through
Dead baitfish, catfish and big game fish floating in the water near Coquina Key are causing a stink after Elsa washed them ashore.
Dead baitfish, catfish and big game fish floating in the water near Coquina Key are causing a stink after Elsa washed them ashore.