St. Pete man sentenced to prison for making child porn, trying to meet a minor for sex

A St. Petersburg man was sentenced to 27 years and 3 months in prison for charges of production of child sexual abuse material and attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, stemming from an undercover child predator sting in Marion County.

ER Doctors warn of e-bike dangers as serious injuries spike, crashes increase around Tampa Bay

Doctors at Orlando Health in Pinellas County said they see e-bike and e-scooter-related injuries every single day in their emergency room, and they warn it’s more serious than people might think.

City of Tampa buying water earlier than normal to meet demand during shortage

The city of Tampa gets most of its water from the Hillsborough River, which isn’t very full right now because it wasn’t a very rainy “rainy season."

Glass of Life provides classes for community

Tucked into a corner of St. Pete is a colorful world of reflective glass. The Glass of Life studio offers a creative space for beginners and experienced artists. 

Florida woman strangles nurse with ankle monitor power cord: Pinellas Park police

A Seminole woman has been charged with attempted murder after she attacked and strangled a nurse at Windmoor Healthcare in Pinellas Park, according to police.

3 hospitalized after garbage truck overturns on Bayside Bridge in Clearwater: FHP

Three people were sent to the hospital after a garbage truck traveling on Clearwater’s Bayside Bridge had a mechanical issue and flipped on its side Tuesday afternoon, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

PSTA approves Hubbard’s Marina as ferry operator to connect Tampa and St. Pete

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s board has unanimously approved Hubbard’s Marina as the operator of the revamped, year-round ferry that will sail between Tampa and St. Pete.

$1 toll plan on St. Pete Beach meets fierce opposition from locals

At Monday night’s commission meeting, St. Pete Beach city staff outlined more than $200 million in capital improvement needs coming over the next five years, mostly tied to wastewater and stormwater systems.

Crews continue dismantling Howard Frankland Bridge's aging northbound span

Motorists crossing the Howard Frankland Bridge are seeing a dramatically different view this month as construction crews continue dismantling the aging northbound span. 

PSTA Board to vote on Tampa Bay Ferry contract Wednesday

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s board is voting Wednesday to approve Hubbard’s Marina as the operator of the revamped, year-round ferry.

Retired officer who responded to Parkland shooting talks mental stress with Tarpon Springs officers

The Tarpon Springs Police Department reached out for help when it comes to mental health among their officers, and they got it from someone who experienced one of the worst acts of violence Florida has ever seen. 

Deadly St. Pete e-bike crash under investigation

A woman riding an e-bike was hit and killed by a vehicle on Tuesday morning, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.