Driver faces charges after two hit and run crashes in St. Pete Sunday night
Police say a driver left chaos across St. Pete Sunday evening, with two separate crashes involving multiple cars.
Man rescued near Skyway Bridge after boat capsizes: USCG
A man was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after his boat capsized near the Skyway Bridge on Thursday.
PSTA staff recommends Hubbard’s Marina as Cross Bay Ferry operator, final vote later this month
The Cross Bay Ferry could be sailing back to the area soon. The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority has its sights set on a new, local vendor: Hubbard’s Marina.
Court documents reveal Hulk Hogan's family exploring medical malpractice suit
The family of Hulk Hogan is exploring the idea of a malpractice lawsuit. They just filed a petition on Tuesday to extend the statute of limitations by ninety days for an investigation into medical malpractice.
St. Petersburg man accused of breaking in to Tyrone Square Mall
St. Petersburg Police received a 9-1-1 call just before 6 a.m. Thursday of someone inside of Macy's Department Store at Tyrone Square Mall.
Grocery co-op wants to bring fresh food back to South St. Pete 2 weeks after community supermarket shut down
A grocery co-op wants to offer fresh food to South St. Pete residents who recently lost a grocery store.
St. Pete Science Center revival back on track after mayor reverses course
Plans to revive the cherished St. Petersburg Science Center appears to be back on track after Mayor Ken Welch reversed course on turning the site into a sewer facility.
College and Career Centers in Pinellas high schools help students, families navigate FAFSA process
It’s college application season, and with it comes the big question of how to pay for it.
Man accused of following teen into bedroom throws dog protecting her from Pinellas home balcony: Deputies
A 3-year-old pit bull is recovering from serious injuries after a suspect threw him from a second-floor balcony in Pinellas County on Monday. Deputies said this happened while the dog was trying to protect a teen girl from the suspect, who was trying to get her alone in a bedroom.
New Port Richey man hit, killed in Tarpon Springs crash after getting out of car on U.S. 19
A New Port Richey man is dead after being hit by two vehicles Tuesday evening at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Tarpon Avenue in Tarpon Springs, officers said.
Florida cracks down on repeat drunk drivers, boaters with Trenton's Law
Trenton’s Law is named after 18-year-old Trenton Johnson, who was killed by a repeat drunk driver. The new law, which takes effect October 1, increases penalties for DUI and BUI manslaughter or vehicular homicide, raising prison terms from 15 to 30 years for offenders with prior convictions.
89-year-old Pinellas Park woman retires after running every day for more than 45 years
Lois Bastien of Pinellas Park is like any other 89-year-old, and likes to cross stitch. She's even displayed some of her hard work on the wall of her home.
Friends flooded out by Hurricane Helene create flood barrier company
Hurricane Helene devastated Danny Fustar’s St. Pete home and his friend’s, Enrico Palmerino.
Nearly 2 dozen cats found living in squalor next to dead felines inside car at a Clearwater Starbucks: Police
A Largo man has been arrested after police say 21 cats were found malnourished, living in a dirty car alongside two dead felines.
St. Pete man hit, killed trying to cross highway: FHP
A Largo man is accused of hitting and killing a pedestrian on Monday night.
City of Clearwater moves forward with appraisal process to create city-owned electric utility company
Before the City of Clearwater decided to greenlight the appraisal process to create a city-owned electric utility company, residents voiced their support while Duke Energy employees touted how much they did for the community after last year's hurricanes.
Clearwater council rejects proposal to rename street after Charlie Kirk
At Monday’s Clearwater City Council meeting, Council Member Ryan Cotton proposed renaming Court Street, a two-mile main artery running through downtown, to "Charlie Kirk Way."
Barrier island residents in Pinellas County continue rebuilding after Helene
A year after Hurricane Helene, communities on the barrier islands in Pinellas County are still rebuilding and recovering.
Suspicious device investigation closes portion of Ulmerton Road in Largo
Drivers who travel on Ulmerton Road are being asked to find alternative routes as police investigate a suspicious device.
Woman trying to get on PSTA bus run over and killed at Clearwater Mall
A woman fell underneath the back wheel of a PSTA bus before being run over and killed in the Clearwater Mall parking lot on Saturday evening, according to Clearwater police.