Pinellas County sends out hundreds of thousands of dollars in first round of hurricane recovery checks
Hurricane Helene’s storm surge tore through the streets as Sherri Evans and her daughter could only watch in horror from her daughter's second-story apartment on Treasure Island.
Hurricane Helene’s storm surge tore through the streets as Sherri Evans and her daughter could only watch in horror from her daughter's second-story apartment on Treasure Island.
Cold weather shelters opening across Tampa Bay as temperatures drop
Cold weather shelters are opening Tuesday night in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Citrus counties as temperatures are forecast to plunge into the 30s.
Cold weather shelters are opening Tuesday night in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Citrus counties as temperatures are forecast to plunge into the 30s.
'Up All Night' host re-creates cult classic show decades later from studio in St. Pete
A Bay Area entrepreneur is diving into the world of podcasters and influencers — and she's bringing along some nostalgia.
A Bay Area entrepreneur is diving into the world of podcasters and influencers — and she's bringing along some nostalgia.
Gulfport PD’s first therapy dog easing stresses of officer, community members
The Gulfport Police Department’s newest recruit not only eases the stress of officers, but also community members.
The Gulfport Police Department’s newest recruit not only eases the stress of officers, but also community members.
Woman dies in hospital after Pinellas Park crash on Sunday night: police
A woman has died in the hospital after being struck by a car in Pinellas Park on Sunday night, according to police.
A woman has died in the hospital after being struck by a car in Pinellas Park on Sunday night, according to police.
St. Pete Pier prepares for massive New Year's Eve celebration and fireworks
What better way to ring in the new year than with thousands of your closest friends watching fireworks on the St. Pete Pier? There’s a New Year’s Eve event that will have you welcoming 2026 in grand Florida fashion.
What better way to ring in the new year than with thousands of your closest friends watching fireworks on the St. Pete Pier? There’s a New Year’s Eve event that will have you welcoming 2026 in grand Florida fashion.
Man dead in crash at St. Pete intersection, police say
Police say a 31-year-old man was traveling at a high rate of speed in his vehicle when he was killed in a crash Saturday night at an intersection in St. Petersburg.
Police say a 31-year-old man was traveling at a high rate of speed in his vehicle when he was killed in a crash Saturday night at an intersection in St. Petersburg.
Holiday cleanup: what to recycle and what to throw away
Christmas 2025 is officially in the books, and now it’s time for the cleanup. Solid waste officials say don’t recycle artificial trees.
Christmas 2025 is officially in the books, and now it’s time for the cleanup. Solid waste officials say don’t recycle artificial trees.
Indian Rocks Beach saying goodbye to free parking
A major change is on the horizon at one of Pinellas County’s most popular spots on the sand. Indian Rocks Beach is getting rid of free beach parking.
A major change is on the horizon at one of Pinellas County’s most popular spots on the sand. Indian Rocks Beach is getting rid of free beach parking.
'Giving Machine' brings unique way to donate to community this holiday season
Christmas shopping may be through, but the giving is not quite done yet.
Christmas shopping may be through, but the giving is not quite done yet.
Homeless man seriously burned in Clearwater fire; investigation underway
Police and firefighters are investigating after a 34-year-old homeless man was severely burned in Clearwater Wednesday night.
Police and firefighters are investigating after a 34-year-old homeless man was severely burned in Clearwater Wednesday night.
Family displaced after fire rips through roof of Oldsmar home: OFR
A family of two adults were displaced from their Oldsmar home on Christmas Eve after a fire burned through the roof, fire officials said.
A family of two adults were displaced from their Oldsmar home on Christmas Eve after a fire burned through the roof, fire officials said.
Holiday show highlights variety of work at Beach Art Center
An annual holiday show represents the second exhibition at the Beach Art Center since storm-related repairs this year.
An annual holiday show represents the second exhibition at the Beach Art Center since storm-related repairs this year.
Survey launched for St. Pete's District 2; residents push for green space, infrastructure, flood protections
St. Petersburg is asking residents in some of its fastest-changing neighborhoods to weigh in on what growth should look like next, launching a new website and survey aimed at creating a master plan for City Council District 2.
St. Petersburg is asking residents in some of its fastest-changing neighborhoods to weigh in on what growth should look like next, launching a new website and survey aimed at creating a master plan for City Council District 2.
Pinellas County beaches renourished in time for holiday visitors
Most of Pinellas County’s 35 miles of beaches are freshly restored and ready for residents and holiday visitors.
Most of Pinellas County’s 35 miles of beaches are freshly restored and ready for residents and holiday visitors.
Gulfport home dazzles with more than 10,000 Christmas decorations
A Gulfport home is turning heads this holiday season. It's filled with more than 10,000 Christmas decorations collected over decades.
A Gulfport home is turning heads this holiday season. It's filled with more than 10,000 Christmas decorations collected over decades.
Palm Harbor woman searches for kidney donor: 'You would literally be saving my life'
One woman in Palm Harbor who needs a kidney transplant is hoping for a Christmas miracle.
One woman in Palm Harbor who needs a kidney transplant is hoping for a Christmas miracle.
10 sick puppies dumped in storage container at Largo park, police searching for suspect
Largo Police are asking for the public’s help after nine puppies in a storage container and two adult female dogs were found abandoned at Taylor Park on Friday.
Largo Police are asking for the public’s help after nine puppies in a storage container and two adult female dogs were found abandoned at Taylor Park on Friday.
PSTA bus crash kills Clearwater woman: FHP
A Clearwater woman is dead after a crash involving a PSTA passenger bus on Saturday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Clearwater woman is dead after a crash involving a PSTA passenger bus on Saturday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Creative Pinellas prepares for gallery closure as defunding fallout deepens
Pinellas County commissioners voted in September to defund Creative Pinellas, the 14-year-old arts agency is now preparing major cutbacks, including layoffs and the closure of its award-winning gallery in the Pinewood Cultural Park.
Pinellas County commissioners voted in September to defund Creative Pinellas, the 14-year-old arts agency is now preparing major cutbacks, including layoffs and the closure of its award-winning gallery in the Pinewood Cultural Park.