FEMA administrator visits St. Pete ahead of Hurricane Milton: 'Worst case scenario'

As thousands leave their homes behind ahead of Hurricane Milton, FEMA officials are in town preparing for what could potentially be a devastating situation. 

Electric vehicles could ignite during Hurricane Milton: Here’s what to know to avoid a fire

Electric vehicles can catch fire if they are inundated by saltwater, so owners who live in the path of a major storm like Hurricane Milton should take precautions and prepare for the possibility that they’ll be unable to charge their cars during a power outage.

Events happening in Tampa this weekend

Loverboy’s song "Working For The Weekend" rang true for Tampans this week, who tried to reestablish a sense of normalcy while cleaning up the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. 

FBI wants to hear from special needs trust fund victims

An investigation could be expanding into a Pinellas County businessman accused in two separate cases of taking millions of dollars from the trust funds of disabled clients.

Small businesses band together at Daydream Shop & Maker Space

To battle rising rents, 11 small businesses banded together to share the burden of bills. Each vendor has a sales space at Daydream Shop & Maker Space. 

Roadside pet food pantry available for those in need in St. Petersburg

Hanks Bark Box, a free roadside pet food pantry located at 6511 3rd Ave South in St. Petersburg, Florida, is open and fully stocked 24 hours a day for anyone needing pet food and supplies.

Three St. Pete children found safe after Missing Child Alert issued: FDLE

The statewide Missing Child Alert issued for three children last seen in St. Petersburg has been canceled. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement said the children were all found safe. 

Shore Acres residents dealing with devastation from Helene: 'It's overwhelming'

Debris piles line the streets in St. Pete's Shore Acres neighborhood as residents clean up from Hurricane Helene. The area saw homes with several feet of water inside.

Off-duty deputy seriously hurt in wrong-way crash on Skyway Bridge, driver arrested on DUI charge

A Hillsborough County deputy is recovering from serious injuries after troopers say another man crashed into his pickup truck while driving the wrong way on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

Video shows City of St. Pete dumping loads of murky water into canal

A City of St. Petersburg utility crew was recorded dumping murky water into a canal that feeds into the Riviera Bay on Friday morning.