Job Corps centers will stay open after federal settlement, including Pinellas campus
Job Corps centers across the country will remain open following a federal settlement reached last week between the U.S. Department of Labor and seven students who challenged plans to shut down the program.
Job Corps centers across the country will remain open following a federal settlement reached last week between the U.S. Department of Labor and seven students who challenged plans to shut down the program.
Priced Out of the Picture: St. Petersburg artists ask city leaders for stability
Artists in St. Petersburg say rising commercial rents and a lack of affordable workspaces are forcing them to question whether they can stay in the city they helped build.
Artists in St. Petersburg say rising commercial rents and a lack of affordable workspaces are forcing them to question whether they can stay in the city they helped build.
Priced Out of the Picture: Artists say St. Pete's growth is forcing them to leave
St. Petersburg artists and arts leaders say rapid gentrification and soaring rents are pricing creative workers out of the city they helped build.
St. Petersburg artists and arts leaders say rapid gentrification and soaring rents are pricing creative workers out of the city they helped build.
USF St. Petersburg launches industrial composter to tackle food waste
Scraps from students’ plates and dining hall kitchens at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg are getting a second life as nutrient-rich soil, thanks to an industrial-sized composter unveiled Monday.
Scraps from students’ plates and dining hall kitchens at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg are getting a second life as nutrient-rich soil, thanks to an industrial-sized composter unveiled Monday.
Clearwater teen's heart defect found through new Florida high school sports screening law
A routine heart screening uncovered a potentially serious medical condition in a Clearwater high school athlete, giving his family a chance to address the problem before it became a life-threatening emergency.
A routine heart screening uncovered a potentially serious medical condition in a Clearwater high school athlete, giving his family a chance to address the problem before it became a life-threatening emergency.
Professional Santas, Mrs. Clauses gather in Tarpon Springs for annual workshop
More than 80 professional Santas and Mrs. Clauses attended the Palm Tree Santas Workshop in Tarpon Springs. The event featured out-of-state instructors who provided training on photo sessions, hospital visits and different types of environments.
More than 80 professional Santas and Mrs. Clauses attended the Palm Tree Santas Workshop in Tarpon Springs. The event featured out-of-state instructors who provided training on photo sessions, hospital visits and different types of environments.
St. Pete grassroots group calls for more oversight of Flock camera network
A new grassroots group is pushing for more oversight of St. Petersburg's Flock camera network, saying residents should have a greater say in how the technology and the data it collects are used.
A new grassroots group is pushing for more oversight of St. Petersburg's Flock camera network, saying residents should have a greater say in how the technology and the data it collects are used.
St. Pete Free Clinic expands food pantry to Lealman
In an effort to combat rising hunger across Pinellas County, the St. Pete Free Clinic opened a market-style food pantry in Lealman.
In an effort to combat rising hunger across Pinellas County, the St. Pete Free Clinic opened a market-style food pantry in Lealman.
St. Petersburg mayoral race: Ken Welch, Charlie Crist expected to head to runoff ahead of August vote
Barbs are being traded in the race for St. Petersburg Mayor, with neither of the top two polling leaders expecting the race to be decided without going to a runoff.
Barbs are being traded in the race for St. Petersburg Mayor, with neither of the top two polling leaders expecting the race to be decided without going to a runoff.
19-year-old man dies after being pulled from Clearwater pool
A 19-year-old died on Thursday following a reported drowning call at a pool in Clearwater, according to the city.
A 19-year-old died on Thursday following a reported drowning call at a pool in Clearwater, according to the city.
Neighbors demand safety changes after deadly St. Pete crosswalk crash
A deadly crash in St. Petersburg is renewing calls for changes along a stretch of MLK Street South that neighbors say has become increasingly dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
A deadly crash in St. Petersburg is renewing calls for changes along a stretch of MLK Street South that neighbors say has become increasingly dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
Flock camera vandalism: Surveillance devices damaged in St. Petersburg, Sarasota
Flock cameras in St. Petersburg and Sarasota were damaged over the weekend, leaving both devices offline.
Flock cameras in St. Petersburg and Sarasota were damaged over the weekend, leaving both devices offline.
Pinellas County leaders consider funding cuts for Weedon Island, Shell Key preserves
Two of Pinellas County’s most prominent nature preserves could soon lose county funding as local officials work to close a $42 million budget gap for the upcoming fiscal year.
Two of Pinellas County’s most prominent nature preserves could soon lose county funding as local officials work to close a $42 million budget gap for the upcoming fiscal year.
Florida property tax amendment could force Clearwater to cut 140 jobs
With just a few months to go before the November elections, local governments are planning for the impacts of what may happen at the ballot box.
With just a few months to go before the November elections, local governments are planning for the impacts of what may happen at the ballot box.
Youth sports posters vandalized at Seminole football and cheer facility; man arrested
A Seminole youth football and cheer organization is speaking out after six posters featuring its young athletes were vandalized. Leaders say the posters were a source of pride for the children, making the damage especially upsetting for the players and their parents.
A Seminole youth football and cheer organization is speaking out after six posters featuring its young athletes were vandalized. Leaders say the posters were a source of pride for the children, making the damage especially upsetting for the players and their parents.
Spring Hill murder-suicide: Friends mourn mother killed by deputy ex-boyfriend
A Pinellas County deputy killed his ex-girlfriend and himself on Monday, according to law enforcement.
A Pinellas County deputy killed his ex-girlfriend and himself on Monday, according to law enforcement.
Credit union turns empty walls into educational exhibit through new arts partnership
When Scott Callison looked at the empty walls inside the Lake Michigan Credit Union in St. Petersburg, he didn't just see blank space, he saw an opportunity to educate the community through the arts.
When Scott Callison looked at the empty walls inside the Lake Michigan Credit Union in St. Petersburg, he didn't just see blank space, he saw an opportunity to educate the community through the arts.
St. Pete Beach artist turns paintings into fundraiser for mom’s brain surgery
St. Pete Beach artist and grad student Makaila Zelin is raising money for her mom’s $45,000 brain surgery.
St. Pete Beach artist and grad student Makaila Zelin is raising money for her mom’s $45,000 brain surgery.
Pinellas County School District launches 2026 school year with 'A' rating
Pinellas County Schools launched the 2026 school year Tuesday morning with high academic marks alongside strict new technology policies.
Pinellas County Schools launched the 2026 school year Tuesday morning with high academic marks alongside strict new technology policies.
Spring Hill murder-suicide: Pinellas deputy kills ex-girlfriend over TV set argument
A Pinellas County deputy is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend before taking his own life after an argument over a TV set on Monday.
A Pinellas County deputy is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend before taking his own life after an argument over a TV set on Monday.