Treasure Island Kite Festival returns with colorful displays and steady wind
The 29th Annual Treasure Island Kite Festival runs from January 16–18 along the beach behind the Thunderbird Beach Resort.
The 29th Annual Treasure Island Kite Festival runs from January 16–18 along the beach behind the Thunderbird Beach Resort.
Iranian protests: Safety Harbor businessman worried about family, friends as country remains in blackout
A Safety Harbor Iranian American businessman wants to go visit his father’s grave in Iran, but the Islamic Republic has made returning difficult and potentially dangerous.
A Safety Harbor Iranian American businessman wants to go visit his father’s grave in Iran, but the Islamic Republic has made returning difficult and potentially dangerous.
St. Pete MLK Parade expected to draw thousands as tourism data shows it brings millions in economic impact
Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of St. Petersburg on Monday as the city celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — and the return of one of its most meaningful traditions.
Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of St. Petersburg on Monday as the city celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — and the return of one of its most meaningful traditions.
Florida CraftArt focuses on up-and-coming artists with ‘New Voices in Craft’ exhibition
Eight up-and-coming craft artists will have a spotlight on their work at Florida CraftArt's "New Voices in Craft" in St. Petersburg.
Eight up-and-coming craft artists will have a spotlight on their work at Florida CraftArt's "New Voices in Craft" in St. Petersburg.
New report on student AI use finds more risks than benefits, schools work on best practices
AI is likely to do more harm than good for students, according to researchers with the Brookings Institution.
AI is likely to do more harm than good for students, according to researchers with the Brookings Institution.
Injured construction worker pulled from trench that collapsed in Safety Harbor
A construction worker was pulled from a trench in Safety Harbor on Wednesday after Clearwater Fire Rescue said he was trapped and injured after a portion of the trench collapsed.
A construction worker was pulled from a trench in Safety Harbor on Wednesday after Clearwater Fire Rescue said he was trapped and injured after a portion of the trench collapsed.
DeSantis appoints Adam Tanenbaum to Florida’s Supreme Court
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he is appointing Adam Tanenbaum to the Florida Supreme Court during a news conference at Seminole High School on Wednesday morning.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he is appointing Adam Tanenbaum to the Florida Supreme Court during a news conference at Seminole High School on Wednesday morning.
Accused street racer arrested months after seriously injuring pedestrian in downtown St. Pete crash: Police
St. Petersburg police say a man is facing charges after he crashed into a pedestrian, leaving her seriously injured last fall.
St. Petersburg police say a man is facing charges after he crashed into a pedestrian, leaving her seriously injured last fall.
Second CVS robbery suspect arrested after string of robberies across Tampa Bay: SPPD
St. Pete police have arrested a second person in connection to a robbery in which two people sprayed employees at a CVS on January 5.
St. Pete police have arrested a second person in connection to a robbery in which two people sprayed employees at a CVS on January 5.
Indian Rocks Beach votes to implement paid beach parking spots
After years of debate, Indian Rocks Beach is inching closer to having paid parking. City commissioners unanimously voted on Tuesday night to end all free parking at beach access points.
After years of debate, Indian Rocks Beach is inching closer to having paid parking. City commissioners unanimously voted on Tuesday night to end all free parking at beach access points.
Driver killed, construction workers injured in crash on Howard Frankland Bridge: FHP
A Georgia man died, and three construction workers were injured in a crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge on Monday night.
A Georgia man died, and three construction workers were injured in a crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge on Monday night.
Indian Rocks Beach leaders to vote on paid parking near beach access points
The last remaining free beach parking spots in Pinellas County could soon be a thing of the past.
The last remaining free beach parking spots in Pinellas County could soon be a thing of the past.
St. Pete mayor’s campaign reports former treasurer over alleged unauthorized transactions more than $200K
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch’s political committee said it has reported its former treasurer to state and federal authorities after discovering what it describes as more than $207,000 in unauthorized transactions taken from the campaign without permission.
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch’s political committee said it has reported its former treasurer to state and federal authorities after discovering what it describes as more than $207,000 in unauthorized transactions taken from the campaign without permission.
Developers prepare proposals to redevelop Historic Gas Plant District in St. Petersburg
The Historic Gas Plant District site is back on the market in St. Petersburg.
The Historic Gas Plant District site is back on the market in St. Petersburg.
Clearwater Ferry crash: Jeff Knight back in court for pre-trial hearing
The man who's accused of crashing his boat into the Clearwater Ferry was back in court on Monday.
The man who's accused of crashing his boat into the Clearwater Ferry was back in court on Monday.
Suspected fragrance thief arrested after string of robberies in Tampa Bay area: SPPD
St. Petersburg police have arrested a man that they say was involved in several robberies across the Bay Area in the past month.
St. Petersburg police have arrested a man that they say was involved in several robberies across the Bay Area in the past month.
Clearwater community competes in first-ever Duck Dash 5K
A 61-foot inflatable duck has invaded Clearwater, and 5K runners were all about it.
A 61-foot inflatable duck has invaded Clearwater, and 5K runners were all about it.
Opening weekend underway for new athletic facility in St. Pete
As we’re heading into mid-January, many of us have fallen off on our New Year’s resolutions already. But that’s OK, we can get back on track with a brand-new health space that is celebrating its opening weekend in St. Petersburg.
As we’re heading into mid-January, many of us have fallen off on our New Year’s resolutions already. But that’s OK, we can get back on track with a brand-new health space that is celebrating its opening weekend in St. Petersburg.
Pinellas County icon Fred E. Marquis dies at 96
Fred E. Marquis, a former Pinellas County Administrator and retired U.S. Army Major General who helped shape the Bay Area for generations, passed away peacefully on Jan. 3, county officials announced.
Fred E. Marquis, a former Pinellas County Administrator and retired U.S. Army Major General who helped shape the Bay Area for generations, passed away peacefully on Jan. 3, county officials announced.
ICE shooting sparks second night of protesting in Tampa, vigil for victims in St. Pete
Anger and grief are growing nationwide following the death of Renee Good, who was killed during an ICE operation in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
Anger and grief are growing nationwide following the death of Renee Good, who was killed during an ICE operation in Minneapolis on Wednesday.