St. Petersburg mayor responds to outcry over five-figure bonuses, suspends HR director
The mayor of St. Pete is responding to an outcry over bonuses he ordered given to city staff.
The mayor of St. Pete is responding to an outcry over bonuses he ordered given to city staff.
Bay Area animal rescues struggling to stay afloat amid rising vet bills and spike in strays
The Suncoast Animal League in Palm Harbor had to pause animal intakes for the first time in its 18 years of existence.
The Suncoast Animal League in Palm Harbor had to pause animal intakes for the first time in its 18 years of existence.
Comic artist inspiring others through inking at Imagine Museum
At a workshop at the Imagine Museum, local comic book artist Josh T. Rodriguez hopes to inspire others like comics inspired him. After a brief introduction to 15 participants, Rodriguez puts up a slide with a variety of his comics artwork.
At a workshop at the Imagine Museum, local comic book artist Josh T. Rodriguez hopes to inspire others like comics inspired him. After a brief introduction to 15 participants, Rodriguez puts up a slide with a variety of his comics artwork.
'Career criminal' accused of stealing from Bay Area stores by using barcode manipulation scheme
A man was arrested for defrauding Lowe’s of more than $4,500 in merchandise, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A man was arrested for defrauding Lowe’s of more than $4,500 in merchandise, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Bay Area entrepreneurs gear up for St. Pete expo during National Black Business Month
Florida’s growth is beaming with opportunity for business owners, and during National Black Business Month, Tampa Bay entrepreneurs are gearing up for a neighborhood expo in St. Petersburg to highlight the businesses in local areas.
Florida’s growth is beaming with opportunity for business owners, and during National Black Business Month, Tampa Bay entrepreneurs are gearing up for a neighborhood expo in St. Petersburg to highlight the businesses in local areas.
St. Pete council urges tenants' rights in city deals after state stripped protections
A year after a controversial bill stripped cities of their own protections for renters, the City of St. Petersburg is finding a way to bring some of them back.
A year after a controversial bill stripped cities of their own protections for renters, the City of St. Petersburg is finding a way to bring some of them back.
Man stabbed in machete attack in Clearwater: PCSO
A man was stabbed in a machete attack early Thursday morning in Clearwater, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
A man was stabbed in a machete attack early Thursday morning in Clearwater, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Man donates boat to couple who lost houseboat in Debby: 'I’d rather the boat have a good home'
A Polk County man donated his sailboat to a Gulfport couple who lost their houseboat in Hurricane Debby.
A Polk County man donated his sailboat to a Gulfport couple who lost their houseboat in Hurricane Debby.
St. Pete leader wants city to examine running its own electric utility
Duke Energy came to a rate settlement agreement with the Florida Public Service Commission on Wednesday, approving Duke's 2% bill increase over a three-year period.
Duke Energy came to a rate settlement agreement with the Florida Public Service Commission on Wednesday, approving Duke's 2% bill increase over a three-year period.
Family of 15-year-old killed in boat crash files lawsuit against parents of teen operator
The parents of 15-year-old Collin Moorefield, who was killed in a boat crash in St. Pete in March, are suing the parents of the 15-year-old who was driving the boat at the time of the crash.
The parents of 15-year-old Collin Moorefield, who was killed in a boat crash in St. Pete in March, are suing the parents of the 15-year-old who was driving the boat at the time of the crash.
Madeira Beach considering adding lifeguards, safer swimming zones
Madeira Beach is considering some safety improvements this summer, hosting community meetings to gauge resident's feeling about the changes.
Madeira Beach is considering some safety improvements this summer, hosting community meetings to gauge resident's feeling about the changes.
St. Pete mayor criticized over performance bonuses, rescinds payments
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch is under fire after giving hundreds of thousands of dollars in bonuses to staffers who worked on the Rays stadium deal. He has rescinded the bonuses, but not before criticism came from several city councilors.
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch is under fire after giving hundreds of thousands of dollars in bonuses to staffers who worked on the Rays stadium deal. He has rescinded the bonuses, but not before criticism came from several city councilors.
Firefighter hospitalized after crews battle fire at Dunedin home
A firefighter is recovering after suffering a “heat-related injury" while batting a house fire, the Dunedin Fire Department said.
A firefighter is recovering after suffering a “heat-related injury" while batting a house fire, the Dunedin Fire Department said.
Dunedin Fine Art Center hosting annual Wearable ART Show: 'A fashion show on steroids'
For the past 17 years, a funky fashion show has served as one of the main fundraisers for the Dunedin Fine Art Center. Wearable ART 18 takes place this Saturday.
For the past 17 years, a funky fashion show has served as one of the main fundraisers for the Dunedin Fine Art Center. Wearable ART 18 takes place this Saturday.
'People are on edge:' Shore Acre residents speak out on flooding issues in St. Pete neighborhood
One Pinellas County neighborhood faced more flooding during Tropical Storm Debby, and now, residents are speaking out on potential solutions.
One Pinellas County neighborhood faced more flooding during Tropical Storm Debby, and now, residents are speaking out on potential solutions.
Gulfport boaters holding out hope for FEMA relief after extensive damages from Debby
Some Gulfport boat owners are still holding out hope for FEMA relief after having to sign the rights to their vessels over to the city. Locals estimate about 20 boaters, most of which lived on their vessels, lost their boats after Hurricane Debby.
Some Gulfport boat owners are still holding out hope for FEMA relief after having to sign the rights to their vessels over to the city. Locals estimate about 20 boaters, most of which lived on their vessels, lost their boats after Hurricane Debby.
'Justice for Dexter' rally held at arraignment for suspect accused of decapitating dog
The man accused of decapitating a dog and dumping its body near Fort De Soto Park in Pinellas County has entered a plea of not guilty.
The man accused of decapitating a dog and dumping its body near Fort De Soto Park in Pinellas County has entered a plea of not guilty.
Teen dies after seeking shelter under banyan tree that was struck by lightning in downtown St. Pete
A 16-year-old girl has died nearly a month after a tree she was standing under with three of her friends was struck by lightning.
A 16-year-old girl has died nearly a month after a tree she was standing under with three of her friends was struck by lightning.
Olympic gold medalist Bobby Finke back home from Paris
A Tampa Bay Olympian is back home from Paris.
A Tampa Bay Olympian is back home from Paris.