Visit St. Pete-Clearwater targeting cold-weather cities in 2025 marketing campaign to attract tourists

Tourism leaders are looking to market Pinellas County and its beaches to new audiences domestically and internationally in 2025, especially as winter visitors seek out sunny destinations. 

Treasure Island residents say some substantial damage assessments are 'wrong'

Treasure Island residents continue to experience delays and frustration as they recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Many homeowners await permits to repair their homes months after the storms.

Clearwater police rescue kitten trapped under employee's car hood

A rescue mission in Clearwater had a happy – and adorable – ending when officers and other employees with the police department teamed up to save a kitten stuck under the hood of a car.

Woman dies after attack at Largo home, husband faces murder charge

A Largo man now faces a first-degree murder charge after his wife died following a sledgehammer attack on Christmas Day.

Pinellas motorcyclist died after losing control of bike: PPPD

A motorcyclist died on Tuesday night in a single-vehicle crash after driving off the side of the road and hitting both a road sign and a parked car on the street, the Pinellas Park Police Department announced.

Suspect dies in crash after taking off from attempted traffic stop: FHP

A suspect led Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputies on a chase before crashing his car in St. Pete early Monday morning, killing him, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Madeira Beach Yoga students return after hurricanes

After what seemed like a never-ending few months of recovering from back-to-back storms, Madeira Beach Yoga students spent the last Saturday of 2024 taking in the beautiful view of the beach that so many of them call home, or have come to visit.

Would be festival goes still water for refunds after cancellation

After Florida’s 2024 hurricane season forced music festivals like Country Thunder to cancel its Kissimmee event after Milton, some Tampa Bay residents are still waiting for refunds, they were promised two and a half months later. 

Clearwater to see high levels of traffic NYE weekend

The City of Clearwater is urging residents in Pinellas County to be aware of higher traffic levels as the Bay Area prepares to host various events leading up to the new year.

St. Pete to begin final pass for storm debris collection next week

Months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton led to an unprecedented effort to clean up storm debris, the City of St. Petersburg announced crews will begin their final pass next Friday, Jan. 3.

Video: High-speed chase on Pinellas highway leads to DUI arrest

A Lakeland man was arrested after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase in Pinellas County early Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Man critically hurt in fire at Pinellas County home

A man is in the hospital with critical injuries after crews fought a fire at a home in Pinellas County on Thursday morning, according to the sheriff's office.

Christmas cheer returns to Clearwater despite hurricanes

Clearwater Beach was filled with holiday cheer this Christmas as families came together to celebrate despite the challenges of a difficult year.