Pinellas County leaders anticipating 'life-threatening' storm surge from Helene
In Pinellas County, leaders are bracing for what they say could be unprecedented storm surge.
In Pinellas County, leaders are bracing for what they say could be unprecedented storm surge.
Gulfport boat owners impacted by Debby now preparing for Helene impacts
Debby’s destruction is still on display several weeks later in Gulfport. As vessel owners prepare for yet another storm, several overturned sailboats still remain, serving as a reminder of why it's so important for owners to secure their boats.
Debby’s destruction is still on display several weeks later in Gulfport. As vessel owners prepare for yet another storm, several overturned sailboats still remain, serving as a reminder of why it's so important for owners to secure their boats.
Bay Area moving, storage companies see increased demand ahead of tropical system
Tampa Bay area moving and storage companies are helping residents prepare for the tropical system this week. They said the areas seeing most demand are in Pinellas County, including Shore Acres, South St. Pete and Largo.
Tampa Bay area moving and storage companies are helping residents prepare for the tropical system this week. They said the areas seeing most demand are in Pinellas County, including Shore Acres, South St. Pete and Largo.
‘It’s a calling’: The challenges Clearwater Beach lifeguard face protecting paradise
Tourism in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area saw record breaking numbers in 2020 and the Spring of 2024, according to Visit St. Pete-Clearwater. Millions of out-of-towners go to Clearwater Beach, spending their afternoons under the watchful eye of the beach lifeguards.
Tourism in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area saw record breaking numbers in 2020 and the Spring of 2024, according to Visit St. Pete-Clearwater. Millions of out-of-towners go to Clearwater Beach, spending their afternoons under the watchful eye of the beach lifeguards.
Pinellas County man becomes pro at helping others harden their homes ahead of big storms
Jeff Fuller has figured out a way to seal his waterfront home up tight, staying dry through feet of flooding last year. Now, he travels to neighborhoods across the Tampa Bay area helping people make quick fixes to harden their homes before big storms.
Jeff Fuller has figured out a way to seal his waterfront home up tight, staying dry through feet of flooding last year. Now, he travels to neighborhoods across the Tampa Bay area helping people make quick fixes to harden their homes before big storms.
Pinellas commissioners to decide on local state of emergency ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone 9
Pinellas County commissioners are holding an emergency meeting Tuesday morning to decide whether they’ll declare a State of Local Emergency for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.
Pinellas County commissioners are holding an emergency meeting Tuesday morning to decide whether they’ll declare a State of Local Emergency for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.
Bay Area dive shop offering swim lessons for babies
At Mac’s Sports in Clearwater, children as young as 6 months are learning to swim – lessons that can be lifesaving.
At Mac’s Sports in Clearwater, children as young as 6 months are learning to swim – lessons that can be lifesaving.
Video shows City of St. Pete dumping loads of murky water into canal
A City of St. Petersburg utility crew was recorded dumping murky water into a canal that feeds into the Riviera Bay on Friday morning.
A City of St. Petersburg utility crew was recorded dumping murky water into a canal that feeds into the Riviera Bay on Friday morning.
Orlando man took off on foot after crashing into SUV while trying to evade troopers: FHP
An Orlando man was arrested on Friday night after he fled a traffic stop and left the scene of a crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
An Orlando man was arrested on Friday night after he fled a traffic stop and left the scene of a crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
18-year-old seriously injured in St. Pete hit-and-run crash
An 18-year-old was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a hit-and-run crash in St. Petersburg Thursday afternoon, investigators said.
An 18-year-old was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a hit-and-run crash in St. Petersburg Thursday afternoon, investigators said.
FDOT shares progress on years-long Howard Frankland Bridge project
The new Howard Frankland Bridge replacement project is one of the biggest projects in the Tampa Bay area over the past four years, and on Thursday FDOT gave a tour sharing progress crews have made so far.
The new Howard Frankland Bridge replacement project is one of the biggest projects in the Tampa Bay area over the past four years, and on Thursday FDOT gave a tour sharing progress crews have made so far.
St. Petersburg father who lost son to gun violence now works to help stop it
Gun violence is now the leading cause of death of teens and children. mAs communities look for solutions, one family who lost their son to gun violence is leading the conversation to keep other parents from facing the same gut-wrenching pain.
Gun violence is now the leading cause of death of teens and children. mAs communities look for solutions, one family who lost their son to gun violence is leading the conversation to keep other parents from facing the same gut-wrenching pain.
Do you know what to recycle and what’s trash? Many don’t, officials say
The City of Clearwater is calling on residents to be mindful of what they put in their recycling bins, after sharing that 50 percent of what crews collected as recycling lately ended up being garbage.
The City of Clearwater is calling on residents to be mindful of what they put in their recycling bins, after sharing that 50 percent of what crews collected as recycling lately ended up being garbage.
Man arrested in deadly street racing crash, St. Pete police searching for 2nd driver
A man is facing felony charges after crashing into a pickup truck while street racing, killing an innocent driver, according to St. Petersburg police.
A man is facing felony charges after crashing into a pickup truck while street racing, killing an innocent driver, according to St. Petersburg police.
2 killed, 1 injured in Pinellas County motorcycle crash: FHP
A crash in Pinellas County claimed the lives of two drivers and seriously injured a passenger Tuesday night.
A crash in Pinellas County claimed the lives of two drivers and seriously injured a passenger Tuesday night.
St. Pete police stepping up focus on bicycle, pedestrian safety
More officers will be on the roads in St. Pete over the next several months. They’re not there to get you in trouble, though. They’ll be stopping people to talk about keeping everyone safer on the roads.
More officers will be on the roads in St. Pete over the next several months. They’re not there to get you in trouble, though. They’ll be stopping people to talk about keeping everyone safer on the roads.
Wounded Warrior Project hosting annual Carry Forward event in Clearwater
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is hosting its annual Carry Forward 5k in Clearwater later this month.
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is hosting its annual Carry Forward 5k in Clearwater later this month.
St. Pete condo building soars above city skyline, becomes tallest residential building on Florida's west coast
Soaring above St. Petersburg’s skyline, The Residences at 400 Central in downtown, isn’t just the tallest building in the city. It’s the tallest residential building on the west coast of Florida.
Soaring above St. Petersburg’s skyline, The Residences at 400 Central in downtown, isn’t just the tallest building in the city. It’s the tallest residential building on the west coast of Florida.
Dog left outside for hours by Pinellas County pet resort employee dies from heat exhaustion: Document
A Pinellas County woman is facing animal cruelty charges after police say a dog died after she left it outside for hours while working at a doggie daycare center in Largo.
A Pinellas County woman is facing animal cruelty charges after police say a dog died after she left it outside for hours while working at a doggie daycare center in Largo.
Boyfriend of woman found dead near dumpster in St. Petersburg arrested: Police
The St. Petersburg Police Department says a man was charged with second-degree murder after his girlfriend was found dead on Saturday morning.
The St. Petersburg Police Department says a man was charged with second-degree murder after his girlfriend was found dead on Saturday morning.