'Runaway' African tortoise named T Pain rescued by Clearwater police

An African tortoise that ran, or walked slowly, away from his Clearwater home earlier this month has been reunited with his owner.

St. Pete Beach residents reaching boiling point over town's slow permit process after hurricanes

Dozens of St. Pete Beach residents marched toward city hall on Tuesday, the night before a planned committee meeting, demanding permits be signed faster, so people could begin rebuilding. 

St. Pete restaurants on Central Avenue damaged by vandals

It’s a popular lunchtime spot in downtown St. Pete, but the general manager of Poppo’s Taquería on Central Avenue said someone didn’t seem to be a fan early on Nov. 10th. 

Moving Beyond the Storms with 'Beach Aid'

It’s been a few weeks since back-to-back Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit Tampa Bay. With the rebuilding well underway, now is a good time to try and move beyond the storms. 

St. Pete teen reported missing found safe

A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for a 15-year-old girl from St. Petersburg.

St. Pete Police release findings from Nov. 8 deputy-involved shooting investigation

St. Pete Police Chief Anthony Holloway announced the findings of the Pinellas County Use of Force Investigative Task Force during a press conference on Tuesday.

Waiting for a permit? What homeowners can do while they wait

Residents across Tampa Bay, especially those living on Pinellas County beaches, are growing frustrated and impatient after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. They are at a standstill, unable to start rebuilding their homes as they wait weeks for permits.

Horse Soldier Bourbon based in Tampa Bay area building distillery in Kentucky

U.S. Army Green Berets used horses in the early days of the war in Afghanistan, just after the September 11, 2001, attacks. Their story became a movie called "12 Strong," but for some of the Horse Soldiers the question was: What to do after the Army? 

Rays' new stadium deal faces new roadblocks

St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch is pushing back on the belief that the deal between the city, the county, and the Rays to build a new stadium is in trouble following Hurricane Milton.               

Philadelphia Phillies pledge up to $1 million to support Clearwater's hurricane recovery

AMPLIFY Clearwater announced Monday that the Philadelphia Phillies are pledging a matching grant of up to $1 million to help local businesses and residents rebuild after hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Clearwater teen arrested after threatening to kill Pinellas County commissioner online, deputies say

A 17-year-old Clearwater boy was arrested on Saturday after telling Pinellas County Board of County Commissioner Chris Latvala that he would “blow his head off" on social media, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Clearwater police investigating man's death as a homicide

Clearwater police have confirmed they're investigating a man's death as a homicide after his body was found early Sunday.

Employee at Dunedin restaurant arrested for stealing $57k since 2021, PCSO says

An employee of Home Plate on the Trail Restaurant in Dunedin has been arrested after the owners were notified that the woman was canceling transactions and pocketing the cash, according to the the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Man accused of filming another man using the bathroom at Pinellas Park Circle K

A man was arrested at a Pinellas Park Circle K after police say he stuck his phone under a bathroom stall and recorded another man using the bathroom.

Sacred Heart Festival cut short after ‘juvenile disruptions,’ Pinellas Park police say

The Sacred Heart Festival is normally a family-friendly atmosphere, but police say kids who seemingly planned to disrupt the event on Saturday caused the festival to be cut short.

Man found dead in Clearwater, police investigating

A man was found dead in the 21000 block of U.S. 19 N early Sunday morning, according to the Clearwater Police Department.