Salvation Army celebrates retirement of 2 majors with decades of service
The Salvation Army in Clearwater celebrated the retirement of two leaders on Sunday.
The Salvation Army in Clearwater celebrated the retirement of two leaders on Sunday.
Clearwater firefighters rescue pet from house fire
Firefighters raced to a Clearwater neighborhood Friday afternoon after a house fire erupted on Arden Avenue.
Firefighters raced to a Clearwater neighborhood Friday afternoon after a house fire erupted on Arden Avenue.
Charges lowered for Florida woman accused of firing gunshot through wall during argument with boyfriend
A Pinellas County woman pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal mischief for firing a gun through her boyfriend’s bedroom wall. According to a police report, the January 2026 incident happened during an argument over a backpack.
A Pinellas County woman pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal mischief for firing a gun through her boyfriend’s bedroom wall. According to a police report, the January 2026 incident happened during an argument over a backpack.
Scientology wins battle over Clearwater street, lawsuit looms
After hours of heated debate, Clearwater City Council voted 3-2 Thursday night to approve a plan that will allow the Church of Scientology to take control of a section of South Garden Avenue.
After hours of heated debate, Clearwater City Council voted 3-2 Thursday night to approve a plan that will allow the Church of Scientology to take control of a section of South Garden Avenue.
Five Pinellas County waterways to get $29 million in hurricane repairs
Pinellas County leaders approved a $29 million federal grant this week to rebuild and stabilize five storm-damaged waterways following severe erosion from Hurricane Milton.
Pinellas County leaders approved a $29 million federal grant this week to rebuild and stabilize five storm-damaged waterways following severe erosion from Hurricane Milton.
Florida man arrested after leading authorities on chase, crashing SUV into pond: FHP
A man is facing multiple charges after troopers say he led law enforcement on a chase through St. Petersburg neighborhoods before crashing his vehicle into a pond, where he swam and later ran away from authorities.
A man is facing multiple charges after troopers say he led law enforcement on a chase through St. Petersburg neighborhoods before crashing his vehicle into a pond, where he swam and later ran away from authorities.
Clearwater City Council to hold final vote on Church of Scientology plan to acquire part of downtown street
The Clearwater City Council is scheduled to vote Thursday evening on a controversial proposal that would cede control of part of a downtown city street to the Church of Scientology.
The Clearwater City Council is scheduled to vote Thursday evening on a controversial proposal that would cede control of part of a downtown city street to the Church of Scientology.
'Relief' for small businesses after St. Petersburg city council rejects parking changes
Parking continues to be a problem in St. Petersburg, especially in neighborhoods with popular restaurants and businesses. City leaders voted down a proposal that would have allowed specific neighborhoods outside of downtown to establish resident-only parking zones.
Parking continues to be a problem in St. Petersburg, especially in neighborhoods with popular restaurants and businesses. City leaders voted down a proposal that would have allowed specific neighborhoods outside of downtown to establish resident-only parking zones.
St. Pete mother demands answers after daughter killed in crash; no charges filed
A St. Petersburg mother says she is living every day with heartbreak after losing her daughter in a crash last month that claimed the life of a 29-year-old mother of five. Now, she and her attorney are calling for accountability as investigators continue to review the case.
A St. Petersburg mother says she is living every day with heartbreak after losing her daughter in a crash last month that claimed the life of a 29-year-old mother of five. Now, she and her attorney are calling for accountability as investigators continue to review the case.
Boston developer files building permit for Pinellas Park data center
A Boston-based developer is aiming to build a new data center in Pinellas Park, sparking infrastructure and environmental questions as other Florida communities pause similar projects.
A Boston-based developer is aiming to build a new data center in Pinellas Park, sparking infrastructure and environmental questions as other Florida communities pause similar projects.
Seminole father arrested on child porn charges after texting about sexually abusing son on social media app
An adoptive father in Seminole was arrested on multiple child pornography charges after he was caught talking about sexually abusing his 7-year-old son on a messaging app.
An adoptive father in Seminole was arrested on multiple child pornography charges after he was caught talking about sexually abusing his 7-year-old son on a messaging app.
Woman pleads guilty to reckless driving after driving onto St. Pete Beach footpath
A woman has been arrested for allegedly driving drunk on St. Pete Beach, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
A woman has been arrested for allegedly driving drunk on St. Pete Beach, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
USF marine science research destroyed in St. Pete lab fire caused by lightning strike
A lightning strike sparked a devastating fire at the USF College of Marine Science Lab last month, destroying decades of critical research and tens of millions of dollars in equipment in St. Petersburg.
A lightning strike sparked a devastating fire at the USF College of Marine Science Lab last month, destroying decades of critical research and tens of millions of dollars in equipment in St. Petersburg.
Woman arrested for attacking elderly 7-Eleven clerk in Largo
A 73-year-old convenience store worker is recovering after police say a woman attacked her Tuesday afternoon at a Largo 7-Eleven.
A 73-year-old convenience store worker is recovering after police say a woman attacked her Tuesday afternoon at a Largo 7-Eleven.
Historic Tarpon Springs church seeks $6M for hurricane damage repairs
Leaders of the historic Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Tarpon Springs are launching a $6 million capital campaign to urgently repair the building after it sustained severe damage from recent hurricanes.
Leaders of the historic Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Tarpon Springs are launching a $6 million capital campaign to urgently repair the building after it sustained severe damage from recent hurricanes.
Safety Harbor fireworks staying at Waterfront Park after wildlife concerns
A planned move for Safety Harbor’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration is being reversed after wildlife advocates raised concerns about protected birds nesting near the proposed new location.
A planned move for Safety Harbor’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration is being reversed after wildlife advocates raised concerns about protected birds nesting near the proposed new location.
World Cup fever fuels crowds at St. Pete watch parties, businesses
Thousands of soccer fans packed local pubs and Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg on Friday night to cheer on the U.S. Men’s National Team as World Cup fever swept through the Bay Area.
Thousands of soccer fans packed local pubs and Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg on Friday night to cheer on the U.S. Men’s National Team as World Cup fever swept through the Bay Area.
Cruise passengers shaken by offshore Cuba earthquake in Gulf: 'It was the strangest feeling'
The Margaritaville at Sea Islander cruise was sailing near Cuba in the gulf when the earthquake happened on Monday.
The Margaritaville at Sea Islander cruise was sailing near Cuba in the gulf when the earthquake happened on Monday.
St. Pete Beach's iconic Postcard Inn reopens as The Luce after major renovation
Nearly two years after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, a beloved St. Pete Beach hotel officially reopened its doors with upgrades and a new name.
Nearly two years after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, a beloved St. Pete Beach hotel officially reopened its doors with upgrades and a new name.
Florida cracks down on organized teen takeovers: ‘We will keep our streets safe’
A sweeping law enforcement crackdown is underway across Florida to permanently end chaotic, social media-driven "teen takeovers" of beaches and public parks.
A sweeping law enforcement crackdown is underway across Florida to permanently end chaotic, social media-driven "teen takeovers" of beaches and public parks.