Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office warns of QR code scams
They’re convenient, but law enforcement says you should think twice before scanning a QR code.
Man arrested for shooting woman in the leg in St. Pete: Police
A man is behind bars after shooting a woman on Monday in St. Petersburg, officers said.
St. Pete man sentenced to prison for making child porn, trying to meet a minor for sex
A St. Petersburg man was sentenced to 27 years and 3 months in prison for charges of production of child sexual abuse material and attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, stemming from an undercover child predator sting in Marion County.
ER Doctors warn of e-bike dangers as serious injuries spike, crashes increase around Tampa Bay
Doctors at Orlando Health in Pinellas County said they see e-bike and e-scooter-related injuries every single day in their emergency room, and they warn it’s more serious than people might think.
St. Pete officials confident Tropicana Field’s repairs will be done by Opening Day
The team of 200 at Tropicana Field isn’t the one usually in the dugout.
Tallest residential building on Florida’s Gulf Coast welcomes residents in downtown St. Pete
The tallest residential building on Florida’s Gulf Coast is now welcoming residents in downtown St. Pete.
City of Tampa buying water earlier than normal to meet demand during shortage
The city of Tampa gets most of its water from the Hillsborough River, which isn’t very full right now because it wasn’t a very rainy “rainy season."
Flamingo Festival at Sunken Gardens happening Sunday
The annual Flamingo Festival is being held at Sunken Gardens in St. Pete on Sunday.
Glass of Life provides classes for community
Tucked into a corner of St. Pete is a colorful world of reflective glass. The Glass of Life studio offers a creative space for beginners and experienced artists.
Florida woman strangles nurse with ankle monitor power cord: Pinellas Park police
A Seminole woman has been charged with attempted murder after she attacked and strangled a nurse at Windmoor Healthcare in Pinellas Park, according to police.
3 hospitalized after garbage truck overturns on Bayside Bridge in Clearwater: FHP
Three people were sent to the hospital after a garbage truck traveling on Clearwater’s Bayside Bridge had a mechanical issue and flipped on its side Tuesday afternoon, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
PSTA approves Hubbard’s Marina as ferry operator to connect Tampa and St. Pete
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s board has unanimously approved Hubbard’s Marina as the operator of the revamped, year-round ferry that will sail between Tampa and St. Pete.
65-year-old St. Pete man accused of molesting young girl, police say
A 65-year-old St. Petersburg man was arrested after police say he sexually abused a child under the age of 12.
$1 toll plan on St. Pete Beach meets fierce opposition from locals
At Monday night’s commission meeting, St. Pete Beach city staff outlined more than $200 million in capital improvement needs coming over the next five years, mostly tied to wastewater and stormwater systems.
St. Petersburg community faces further delays in grocery store development at Tangerine Plaza
Residents of South St. Petersburg, who have long been living in a food desert, may have to wait even longer for a promised grocery store at Tangerine Plaza.
Garbage truck flips on side on Bayside Bridge in Clearwater, southbound lanes closed
All southbound lanes of the Bayside Bridge are closed after a garbage truck crashed and rolled onto its side, according to Clearwater Fire Rescue.
Crews continue dismantling Howard Frankland Bridge's aging northbound span
Motorists crossing the Howard Frankland Bridge are seeing a dramatically different view this month as construction crews continue dismantling the aging northbound span.
PSTA Board to vote on Tampa Bay Ferry contract Wednesday
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s board is voting Wednesday to approve Hubbard’s Marina as the operator of the revamped, year-round ferry.
Retired officer who responded to Parkland shooting talks mental stress with Tarpon Springs officers
The Tarpon Springs Police Department reached out for help when it comes to mental health among their officers, and they got it from someone who experienced one of the worst acts of violence Florida has ever seen.
St. Pete non-profit brings the magic of live theater to thousands of students
For 32 years, the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts exposes thousands of students to live performing arts for free.