Clearwater property owners sell $58M real estate portfolio to Church of Scientology parishioner

They were one of the last major property owners in downtown Clearwater that didn’t have ties to the Church of Scientology, but last month they sold more than $58 million in real estate to a developer with ties to the church.

Celebrating independent films & filmmakers at the Sunscreen Film Festival

What began as a small film festival with a few movies and a few hundred people to watch them, has grown into an internationally recognized event in less than 20 years.

Gov. DeSantis touts new money for beach renourishment

Governor DeSantis was in Redington Shores on Wednesday morning to announce plans to beef up beaches ahead of hurricane season.

Flooding mitigation underway in Shore Acres to address years of neighborhood issues

After years of waiting and some months of going back and forth with city officials, residents in St. Petersburg’s Shore Acres neighborhood are happy to see the construction tape and generators. 

Bicyclist struck, killed in Tarpon Springs crash

A bicyclist was struck and killed in Tarpon Springs Tuesday evening after troopers say he turned into the path of a passing car.

$500 million TradeWinds resort expansion approved in St. Pete Beach

The St. Pete Beach City Council voted 3-2 to approve a $500 million expansion plan for the TradeWinds Resort after a second straight marathon meeting.

FBI raid in Clearwater lands Jan. 6 rioter in jail

An FBI raid in Clearwater on Monday is connected with the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.

VIDEO: Wrong-way driver speeds away from trooper on I-275, arrested for DUI

A St. Petersburg woman took off down I-275 while headed in the wrong direction early Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Pinellas County man crashes into building after speeding away from trooper

A driver rammed his truck into the side of a Pinellas Park building while speeding away from a Florida Highway Patrol trooper early on Tuesday morning, according to officials.

Pedestrian injured in early morning hit-and-run in St. Pete

A pedestrian was hospitalized after being hit by a car in St. Pete early Tuesday morning, according to police.

Arrest made after FBI operation in Clearwater

Investigators made an arrest just hours after an FBI operation took over Sunset Point Road in Clearwater Monday evening.