Historic street on St. Pete Beach celebrates massive comeback after 2024 hurricane season

The historic Corey Avenue shopping district in St. Pete Beach is experiencing a major resurgence, as local businesses reopen following devastation from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. 

dePaul School art exhibition: Beach Art Center hosts student gallery

A vibrant collection of youth artwork is taking center stage in Florida to spotlight the talents of children with dyslexia. The special gallery showcase offers students with the dePaul School for Dyslexia immense creative freedom to express themselves.

Florida boy rings hospital bell after surviving aggressive blood cancer, life-threatening coma

When you look at 11-year-old Stevie Robinson Jr., you see a kid full of life and joy. But a few months ago, that same boy was clinging to life in the ICU at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital.

Clearwater considers replacing Duke Energy with city-owned electric utility

A debate over who should provide electricity in Clearwater is taking shape as city leaders explore the possibility of replacing Duke Energy.

New boats, local operator secured for year-round Tampa Bay Ferry

Tampa Bay’s ferry service is moving closer to a comeback with two new vessels secured for the route between Tampa and St. Pete.

Clearwater firefighters rescue pet from house fire

Firefighters raced to a Clearwater neighborhood Friday afternoon after a house fire erupted on Arden Avenue.

Charges lowered for Florida woman accused of firing gunshot through wall during argument with boyfriend

A Pinellas County woman pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal mischief for firing a gun through her boyfriend’s bedroom wall.  According to a police report, the January 2026 incident happened during an argument over a backpack.

Scientology wins battle over Clearwater street, lawsuit looms

After hours of heated debate, Clearwater City Council voted 3-2 Thursday night to approve a plan that will allow the Church of Scientology to take control of a section of South Garden Avenue.

Five Pinellas County waterways to get $29 million in hurricane repairs

Pinellas County leaders approved a $29 million federal grant this week to rebuild and stabilize five storm-damaged waterways following severe erosion from Hurricane Milton.

Florida man arrested after leading authorities on chase, crashing SUV into pond: FHP

A man is facing multiple charges after troopers say he led law enforcement on a chase through St. Petersburg neighborhoods before crashing his vehicle into a pond, where he swam and later ran away from authorities.

'Relief' for small businesses after St. Petersburg city council rejects parking changes

Parking continues to be a problem in St. Petersburg, especially in neighborhoods with popular restaurants and businesses. City leaders voted down a proposal that would have allowed specific neighborhoods outside of downtown to establish resident-only parking zones.

St. Pete mother demands answers after daughter killed in crash; no charges filed

A St. Petersburg mother says she is living every day with heartbreak after losing her daughter in a crash last month that claimed the life of a 29-year-old mother of five. Now, she and her attorney are calling for accountability as investigators continue to review the case.

Boston developer files building permit for Pinellas Park data center

A Boston-based developer is aiming to build a new data center in Pinellas Park, sparking infrastructure and environmental questions as other Florida communities pause similar projects.