Coast guard rescues 85-year-old boater near Sunshine Skyway Bridge
An 85-year-old man was rescued one mile south of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge on Sunday, according to officials.
An 85-year-old man was rescued one mile south of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge on Sunday, according to officials.
5-year-old hospitalized after being hit by car in St. Petersburg, police say
A 5-year-old boy was taken to All Children's Hospital on Sunday afternoon after being hit by a car, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
A 5-year-old boy was taken to All Children's Hospital on Sunday afternoon after being hit by a car, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Free program helping Bay Area residents temporarily fix roofs after back-to-back hurricanes
Like so many who've seen damage from back-to-back hurricanes in the Tampa Bay Area, Susan Quarterman of St. Pete, needs a new roof.
Like so many who've seen damage from back-to-back hurricanes in the Tampa Bay Area, Susan Quarterman of St. Pete, needs a new roof.
St. Petersburg cyclist killed by pick-up truck, police investigating
A cyclist was killed by a pick-up truck in St. Petersburg on Saturday, according to police.
A cyclist was killed by a pick-up truck in St. Petersburg on Saturday, according to police.
Annual stone crab festival kicks off in Dunedin despite hurricane damage
Stone Crab Season is underway in Tampa Bay despite a shaky start from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The season began on Oct. 15, but the Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC) allows crabbers to begin putting out traps ten days prior.
Stone Crab Season is underway in Tampa Bay despite a shaky start from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The season began on Oct. 15, but the Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC) allows crabbers to begin putting out traps ten days prior.
People who lost jobs due to hurricanes in desperate need of work
Nearly a month after Hurricane Helene, Tampa Bay’s restaurant and hospitality industries near the coast took the biggest hits, and people who lost their jobs on the beaches are still looking for work as businesses work to reopen.
Nearly a month after Hurricane Helene, Tampa Bay’s restaurant and hospitality industries near the coast took the biggest hits, and people who lost their jobs on the beaches are still looking for work as businesses work to reopen.
5 teens arrested in hit-and-run crash that left St. Pete man dead feet away from home: SPPD
Five teenagers were arrested days after a St. Petersburg hit-and-run crash that killed a 70-year-old man who was just feet away from his home.
Five teenagers were arrested days after a St. Petersburg hit-and-run crash that killed a 70-year-old man who was just feet away from his home.
Suspected DUI driver accused of running from St. Pete crash left seriously injured passenger in car: PCSO
One man is fighting for his life, and another is behind bars following a serious crash early Thursday morning in St. Petersburg.
One man is fighting for his life, and another is behind bars following a serious crash early Thursday morning in St. Petersburg.
St. Pete mayor lays out plans for short-term hurricane recovery while calling for long-term change
Two weeks after Milton made landfall, Mayor Ken Welch shared recovery progress while calling for the city to adjust its resiliency plans and strategy as it is faced with a new reality.
Two weeks after Milton made landfall, Mayor Ken Welch shared recovery progress while calling for the city to adjust its resiliency plans and strategy as it is faced with a new reality.
More than 100 accused of targeting storm victims in the wake of recent hurricanes
Nearly 100 people have been arrested in Pinellas County for crimes against vulnerable beach residents and businesses after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Nearly 100 people have been arrested in Pinellas County for crimes against vulnerable beach residents and businesses after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Coast Guard reels in $115M worth of drugs, catches 5 suspected smugglers during Caribbean Sea deployment
After nearly 40 days in the Caribbean Sea, a U.S. Coast Guard crew returned to St. Petersburg on Wednesday and offloaded about $115 million worth of drugs.
After nearly 40 days in the Caribbean Sea, a U.S. Coast Guard crew returned to St. Petersburg on Wednesday and offloaded about $115 million worth of drugs.
City of Madeira Beach holds packed townhall on FEMA's 50% regulation
With all the damage across the Tampa Bay area after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many homeowners are hearing about FEMA's 50% rule, which applies in flood prone areas. It's something many in coastal communities have to deal with, and Madeira Beach residents just got a crash course.
With all the damage across the Tampa Bay area after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many homeowners are hearing about FEMA's 50% rule, which applies in flood prone areas. It's something many in coastal communities have to deal with, and Madeira Beach residents just got a crash course.
Florida sees dramatic increase in flesh-eating bacteria cases after back-to-back hurricanes
Doctors are warning people about flesh-eating bacteria after the Florida Department of Health saw a dramatic increase in confirmed cases of vibrio vulnificus in the Tampa Bay area.
Doctors are warning people about flesh-eating bacteria after the Florida Department of Health saw a dramatic increase in confirmed cases of vibrio vulnificus in the Tampa Bay area.
Treasure Island beaches back open, Sunset Beach remains closed after Hurricane Milton
Treasure Island joined a growing list of beaches in the Tampa Bay area that are now reopen. Tuesday afternoon, city officials announced its beaches were back open, except Sunset Beach.
Treasure Island joined a growing list of beaches in the Tampa Bay area that are now reopen. Tuesday afternoon, city officials announced its beaches were back open, except Sunset Beach.
Longstanding eagle nest at Clearwater dealership here to stay: ‘They’re part of our history’
At Walker Ford in Clearwater, there are Mustangs, Broncos, Raptors – and even real raptors.
At Walker Ford in Clearwater, there are Mustangs, Broncos, Raptors – and even real raptors.
Kelli Fisher’s death: Man accused of stabbing St. Pete woman to death after remains found in burnt home
Months after a St. Petersburg woman's remains were discovered inside a burned home, authorities said they've made an arrest in her murder.
Months after a St. Petersburg woman's remains were discovered inside a burned home, authorities said they've made an arrest in her murder.
Behind the scenes of World Central Kitchen
When disaster strikes, relief organizations are there to answer the call for help. Among them, World Central Kitchen, founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés.
When disaster strikes, relief organizations are there to answer the call for help. Among them, World Central Kitchen, founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés.
Skyway exhibit on display at Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg: 'Really incredible installations'
Senior Curator of Contemporary Art Katherine Pill took a unique approach to Skyway: A Contemporary Collaboration.
Senior Curator of Contemporary Art Katherine Pill took a unique approach to Skyway: A Contemporary Collaboration.
Clearwater apartment complex residents' forced to leave after extensive damage from Hurricane Milton
Residents at The Standard Apartments in Clearwater are being forced to leave for the second time in two weeks due to the damage from Hurricane Milton.
Residents at The Standard Apartments in Clearwater are being forced to leave for the second time in two weeks due to the damage from Hurricane Milton.
St. Pete man hit and killed feet from his home, police looking for suspects: 'No regard for human life'
The St. Petersburg Police Department is looking for the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 70-year-old man Monday evening.
The St. Petersburg Police Department is looking for the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 70-year-old man Monday evening.