Palm Harbor man charged with DUI after wrong-way crash, police say

A 63-year-old Palm Harbor man was arrested after driving the wrong way and crashing into another vehicle in Clearwater Beach on Friday night, according to police.

Lightning strikes: Bay area doctor explains impacts after a person is struck

A 16-year-old girl is in serious condition after she was one of four teenagers injured by a lightning strike in St. Petersburg on Thursday, and a pediatric doctor shared how lightning impacts your body.

Good Samaritan saves driver’s life after crash near Dick Misener Bridge

The driver of a Tesla is recovering after he crashed into the Gulf on Wednesday. He lost control on the Dick Misener Bridge and ended up in the water. A nearby boater saw the whole thing and rushed to save the driver’s life. 

50 kids help bring 'The Little Mermaid Jr.' to life at Mahaffey Theatre

"It’s a three-week chaotic mess that turns into a beautiful show." That’s how Katrina Young, the education and outreach coordinator for Bill Edwards Foundation For The Arts, playfully described The Little Mermaid Jr. musical theatre camp at the Mahaffey Theatre. 

St. Pete police searching for driver in deadly crash

Police in St. Petersburg are asking for help locating a man they say was involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash earlier this week.

St. Pete hotel struck by lightning twice in afternoon storm

The Mari Jean Hotel in St. Pete was struck not once but twice by lightning during a storm earlier this week, the hotel announced on Facebook.

4 teenagers struck by lightning while under tree in downtown St. Pete

Four teenagers are recovering after the tree they were standing under was struck by lightning in downtown St. Petersburg on Thursday.

Pinellas County Schools earns ‘A’ rating for the first time from state education department

All the Tampa Bay area's public school districts received a "C" rating or higher this past school year from the Florida Department of Education. Its report for the 2023-2024 school year was released Wednesday. 

Attorney John Trevena speaks after hit-and-run crash left him seriously hurt

He's used to defending accused criminals, but attorney John Trevena and his wife have found themselves to be victims in a serious hit-and-run crash. It happened on U.S. 19 in Pinellas County. FHP troopers are searching for the driver.

Governor DeSantis hammers Hillsborough County School District: 'You do not need to raise anybody's taxes'

Gov. Ron DeSantis sounded off Wednesday on the Hillsborough County School District's attempts to put a referendum on the ballot that asks voters to approve a property tax hike to increase teacher salaries.