St. Pete police chief answers questions about ICE enforcement, safety in community forum

Immigration enforcement was a concern among some residents at a community policing forum Wednesday night in St. Petersburg, as the police chief answered many questions about warrants and violence seen in other cities.

St. Pete power struggle: Mayor Welch vows to press on with Gas Plant project

The redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District—home to Tropicana Field—is at a crossroads following the collapse of the previous Rays-Hines deal. 

St. Pete man crossing 22nd Avenue dies after being hit by vehicle: Police

A pedestrian who was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle Tuesday morning while crossing a road in St. Petersburg has passed away, according to the St. Pete Police Department.

New $15M bridge to link Tampa and Clearwater Beach: What pedestrians can expect

A major pedestrian route designed to help connect Clearwater Beach to Tampa is nearing completion, with the $15.3 million Courtney Campbell Causeway pedestrian overpass on track to open by the end of the year.

More than 500 cold-stunned sea turtles rescued in Florida as temperatures dropped across state

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says it and its partners have rescued more than 500 cold-stunned sea turtles just over the past few days across the state.

Florida rip current safety: Why first responders say you should 'go with the flow'

Florida weather can change in a minute and from Feb. 2-6, local and state leaders are promoting Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week to inform the public about severe weather and encourage proper preparation.

Clearwater woman battles extraordinarily rare ovarian cancer linked to brain tumor tissue

Ainsley Cole, a Dunedin High School graduate and University of South Florida psychology student, is battling an exceptionally rare form of cancer doctors say they may only encounter once in a career.

Tarpon Springs sisters thank officer who crawled into overturned SUV after Thanksgiving crash

A Tarpon Springs police officer is being called a hero after body camera and dash camera video captured him crawling into an overturned SUV to help two teenage sisters trapped inside following a crash on Thanksgiving morning.