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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Clearwater police have confirmed they're investigating a man's death as a homicide after his body was found early Sunday.
SPCA of Tampa Bay's 'Empty the Shelters' event helped nearly 70 dogs and cats find forever homes
The SPCA of Tampa Bay's Empty the Shelters weekend promotion helped them adopt out more than 50 dogs and cats in two days.
The SPCA of Tampa Bay's Empty the Shelters weekend promotion helped them adopt out more than 50 dogs and cats in two days.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A man was found dead in the 21000 block of U.S. 19 N early Sunday morning, according to the Clearwater Police Department.
Former St. Petersburg City Council member accused of using hidden cameras to watch woman shower
Jeffrey Danner, a former St. Petersburg City Council member, was arrested for digital voyeurism on Friday after a woman noticed hidden cameras were pointed at her while she was showering at his home, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Jeffrey Danner, a former St. Petersburg City Council member, was arrested for digital voyeurism on Friday after a woman noticed hidden cameras were pointed at her while she was showering at his home, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Visitors can stay in a houseboat while vacationing in Clearwater
With the end of hurricane season in sight, the prospect of enjoying the Gulf waters becomes less of a gamble and more of a vacation experience.
With the end of hurricane season in sight, the prospect of enjoying the Gulf waters becomes less of a gamble and more of a vacation experience.
St. John Vianney Catholic School shuts down after 74 years due to hurricane damage
A St. Pete Beach Catholic school that sustained extensive damage from Hurricane Helene has decided to shut down entirely.
A St. Pete Beach Catholic school that sustained extensive damage from Hurricane Helene has decided to shut down entirely.
Clearwater holds community meeting to discuss FEMA 50 percent rule
Whether to sell or rebuild is a question on the minds of many people in Clearwater after their homes were destroyed by hurricanes. If residents do choose to rebuild, they have to follow the 50 percent rule, which could mean having to raise their home several feet.
Whether to sell or rebuild is a question on the minds of many people in Clearwater after their homes were destroyed by hurricanes. If residents do choose to rebuild, they have to follow the 50 percent rule, which could mean having to raise their home several feet.
Clearwater police searching for suspect after argument led to deadly shooting
Clearwater homicide detectives say they are searching for a suspect after a shooting early Saturday morning left one man dead and injured his girlfriend.
Clearwater homicide detectives say they are searching for a suspect after a shooting early Saturday morning left one man dead and injured his girlfriend.
St. Pete receives money to put towards road, pedestrian safety
The City of St. Petersburg announced it received $3.6 million from a federal grant being put towards road safety as it continues to boom.
The City of St. Petersburg announced it received $3.6 million from a federal grant being put towards road safety as it continues to boom.
Pinellas leaders call on Army Corps of Engineers to speed up beach renourishment after hurricanes
State and local officials are praising beach recovery efforts in Pinellas County after Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused serious damage, while calling on the Army Corps of Engineers to expedite beach renourishment projects.
State and local officials are praising beach recovery efforts in Pinellas County after Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused serious damage, while calling on the Army Corps of Engineers to expedite beach renourishment projects.
More than 30 Stewart Middle Magnet students inducted into the Aerospace Academy Honors Society
More than 30 students from Stewart Middle Magnet School were inducted into the Aerospace Academy Honors Society at the St. Pete History Center on Friday. The academy teaches students about the latest information in science, engineering and space technology.
More than 30 students from Stewart Middle Magnet School were inducted into the Aerospace Academy Honors Society at the St. Pete History Center on Friday. The academy teaches students about the latest information in science, engineering and space technology.
How a St. Petersburg museum is helping tell the city's story
The St. Petersburg Museum of History Archives and Collections department houses thousands of maps that help tell the story of the city.
The St. Petersburg Museum of History Archives and Collections department houses thousands of maps that help tell the story of the city.