Clearwater Salvation Army to give Christmas gifts to 2,000 kids, seniors despite hurricane setbacks

The Clearwater Salvation Army's Angel Tree program has persevered through challenges posed by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. This week, it will provide gifts to 2,000 Bay Area kids and senior citizens. 

VIDEO: PCSO K-9 finds missing child inside car cover

A missing child was found inside a car cover by a Pinellas County Sheriff's Office K-9 Friday, according to PCSO.

Multiple injured in Clearwater DUI ahead of Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign

A Clearwater Police officer and five people were injured in a drunk driving crash on the eve of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration's Holiday Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.

Big investors snatch up dozens of hurricane-damaged homes for sale

As the Bay Area continues to recover from the devastation of this year’s historic hurricane season, many homeowners are choosing not to rebuild but to sell their damaged homes "as is." 

Video: 12 old-stunned turtles warm up in Clearwater

A dozen Kemp’s Ridley turtles are recovering at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium after being stunned by the frigid waters of New England.

St. Pete Rep proposes re-interpreting FEMA’s 50% rule

As families try to rebuild from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, one St. Petersburg state representative is working on a state bill that could change some of the nuances related to FEMA’s 50% rule.

St. Pete leaders approve funds to begin process of fixing Tropicana Field roof after Hurricane Milton damage

The future of the Tampa Bay Rays took another step forward. St. Petersburg city leaders unanimously voted Thursday to approve funds to begin the process of fixing the Tropicana Field roof after it was damaged during Hurricane Milton. 

Waiting on a permit in St. Pete? Here's what you need to know

As the Tampa Bay area rebuilds, permitting can be a painful part of the process for everyone – from residents desperately waiting to move back into their homes and city officials bogged down with thousands of forms.

Retired athletes to play celebrity golf tournament in Palm Harbor

Jerome Bettis may be a Hall of Fame running back, but his golf game was with him even before earning his famous nickname "The Bus," thanks to a childhood barber who introduced him to the game. 

St. Pete leaders discuss violence in Jordan Park area hours after double shooting

A couple of hours before a double shooting in St. Pete, and less than a half a mile away on Wednesday, city leaders and community partners met to talk about that exact topic: Violence in Jordan Park.

St. Pete shooting sends 2 to the hospital: Police

The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured two people on Wednesday morning. 

St. Petersburg approves additional hurricane relief

St. Petersburg leaders recently approved hundreds of thousands of dollars in hurricane relief. 

Trader Joe’s opens Palm Harbor store this week

Trader Joe’s fans will soon have a new location in the Bay Area to stock up on cookie butter and Two-Buck Chuck.