St. Petersburg plots course for 'air taxis' at Albert Whitted Airport, task force delivers roadmap
More than a century after the world’s first scheduled commercial airline service lifted off from St. Petersburg, city leaders say they want to be ready for what could be aviation’s next big leap: electric "air taxis," also known as eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft).
More than a century after the world’s first scheduled commercial airline service lifted off from St. Petersburg, city leaders say they want to be ready for what could be aviation’s next big leap: electric "air taxis," also known as eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft).
Tampa Bay area tourists witness violent cartel retaliation in Mexico after 'El Mencho' killed
After one of Mexico’s most powerful drug lords was killed over the weekend, some Tampa Bay locals found themselves with a front row seat to the explosive retaliation happening there.
After one of Mexico’s most powerful drug lords was killed over the weekend, some Tampa Bay locals found themselves with a front row seat to the explosive retaliation happening there.
2 injured during Pinellas Park domestic stabbing incident: Police
Two people were injured on Monday afternoon during a domestic incident involving a knife, according to the Pinellas Park Police Department.
Two people were injured on Monday afternoon during a domestic incident involving a knife, according to the Pinellas Park Police Department.
Clearwater police arrest armed burglary suspect after scooter, foot chase: CPD
Clearwater police have made an arrest following a string of car robberies on Monday morning, according to investigators.
Clearwater police have made an arrest following a string of car robberies on Monday morning, according to investigators.
Clearwater bicyclist killed after being hit by vehicle involved in crash: Police
A bicyclist is dead after being hit by a vehicle involved in a crash Saturday evening at a busy downtown intersection, according to the Clearwater Police Department.
A bicyclist is dead after being hit by a vehicle involved in a crash Saturday evening at a busy downtown intersection, according to the Clearwater Police Department.
Clearwater man facing charges, accused of threatening couple with knife before being shot: Police
A man shot during a confrontation outside a Clearwater apartment complex Saturday night is now facing charges, according to the Clearwater Police Department.
A man shot during a confrontation outside a Clearwater apartment complex Saturday night is now facing charges, according to the Clearwater Police Department.
Native American photographic exhibit in St. Pete explores history and controversy
His career behind the camera spanned much more than 30 years, but that’s how much time he spent documenting the North American Indian. Now, the photographic collection of Edward S. Curtis is on display at The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art.
His career behind the camera spanned much more than 30 years, but that’s how much time he spent documenting the North American Indian. Now, the photographic collection of Edward S. Curtis is on display at The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art.
Tampa Bay’s 2026 report card highlights strong jobs, dangerous streets, cost of living crisis
Tampa Bay’s report card is in, and the region’s workforce pipeline remains strong. But even after a year of progress, affording to live in the region remains a challenge.
Tampa Bay’s report card is in, and the region’s workforce pipeline remains strong. But even after a year of progress, affording to live in the region remains a challenge.
Pinellas County hiring lifeguards ahead of busy beach season amid statewide shortage
As beach season approaches, Pinellas County is racing to fill lifeguard towers at some of its popular waterfronts — Fort De Soto and Sand Key. Despite a nationwide shortage, local officials are hoping competitive pay and the promise of public safety will draw in new recruits before the spring rush.
As beach season approaches, Pinellas County is racing to fill lifeguard towers at some of its popular waterfronts — Fort De Soto and Sand Key. Despite a nationwide shortage, local officials are hoping competitive pay and the promise of public safety will draw in new recruits before the spring rush.
Shore Acres to get $32M flood relief project; residents question if it’s enough
For years, flooding has become a harsh reality for homeowners in Shore Acres, from hurricanes and heavy storms to even high tide events.
For years, flooding has become a harsh reality for homeowners in Shore Acres, from hurricanes and heavy storms to even high tide events.
Rainbow lasers light up skyline for Winter Pride St. Pete
Seven beams of laser light lit up the night sky over St. Petersburg on Thursday night. It’s part of Winter Pride St. Pete, where organizers say this colorful installation is a response to the removal of the city’s rainbow crosswalk.
Seven beams of laser light lit up the night sky over St. Petersburg on Thursday night. It’s part of Winter Pride St. Pete, where organizers say this colorful installation is a response to the removal of the city’s rainbow crosswalk.
St. Pete non-profit, local churches create housing for foster youth aging out of system
Now, a new initiative in St. Petersburg is turning empty church parking lots into a lifeline for those who age out of the foster care system.
Now, a new initiative in St. Petersburg is turning empty church parking lots into a lifeline for those who age out of the foster care system.
Duke Energy hardens Florida power grid by putting hundreds of miles of lines underground
While it may not be hurricane season right now, utility crews in Pinellas County are spending the winter months buried in work, literally.
While it may not be hurricane season right now, utility crews in Pinellas County are spending the winter months buried in work, literally.
Morning chair-based exercises helping seniors at Oak Tree Manor
The day begins with exercises for the 60-some senior residents that live at Oak Tree Manor.
The day begins with exercises for the 60-some senior residents that live at Oak Tree Manor.
Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg 2026: Here’s what to know
The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is revving up and will roll into town at the end of the month.
The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is revving up and will roll into town at the end of the month.
Seniors remain stranded at Pinellas Park apartment building after elevator breaks down again
Seniors living at an apartment complex in Pinellas Park have been without a working elevator for 19 days. This breakdown has left some residents at St. Giles Manor II unable to leave the six-story building.
Seniors living at an apartment complex in Pinellas Park have been without a working elevator for 19 days. This breakdown has left some residents at St. Giles Manor II unable to leave the six-story building.
Florida law to require EKG screenings for high school athletes: Here's when it goes into effect
Doctors in Tampa Bay are emphasizing the importance of pediatric heart health, as a new Florida law aims to help prevent sudden cardiac arrests.
Doctors in Tampa Bay are emphasizing the importance of pediatric heart health, as a new Florida law aims to help prevent sudden cardiac arrests.
St. Pete-Clearwater Airport ranked 2nd most affordable in U.S.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) has earned the No. 2 spot for the lowest round-trip domestic airfare in the country, according to recent Kayak data.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) has earned the No. 2 spot for the lowest round-trip domestic airfare in the country, according to recent Kayak data.
‘Day Dreams’ exhibit depicts dreams at Morean Art Center in St. Pete
The ‘Day Dreams’ exhibition at the Morean Arts Center depicts dreams in artwork.
The ‘Day Dreams’ exhibition at the Morean Arts Center depicts dreams in artwork.
St. Pete men arrested in shooting that injured 18-year-old at apartment complex: Police
Two men have been arrested in connection with the shooting of an 18-year-old earlier this month at a St. Petersburg apartment complex, according to officers.
Two men have been arrested in connection with the shooting of an 18-year-old earlier this month at a St. Petersburg apartment complex, according to officers.