St. Pete man tortures, kills 2 pet birds: affidavit
A St. Pete man is facing animal cruelty charges after he tortured and killed two of his pet birds, according to St. Petersburg Police.
A St. Pete man is facing animal cruelty charges after he tortured and killed two of his pet birds, according to St. Petersburg Police.
Speed limits lowered on Howard Frankland, parts of I-275 as major construction ramps up
FDOT is lowering speed limits by 5–10 mph along Howard Frankland Bridge and a section of I-275 South in Pinellas County. The reductions begin Sunday night and are expected to remain in place as construction increases in both work zones.
FDOT is lowering speed limits by 5–10 mph along Howard Frankland Bridge and a section of I-275 South in Pinellas County. The reductions begin Sunday night and are expected to remain in place as construction increases in both work zones.
Invasive plant species cause harm in Florida
Invasive species are harming the Florida ecosystem.
Invasive species are harming the Florida ecosystem.
1 dead, 4 injured in Clearwater sports bar shooting
Clearwater Police are investigating a deadly shooting outside a popular sports bar.
Clearwater Police are investigating a deadly shooting outside a popular sports bar.
Rowdies & TOPSoccer program host inclusive ‘Winter Wonderland’ soccer festival at Al Lang Stadium
Al Lang Stadium transformed into a festive, accessible playground on Sunday as the Tampa Bay Rowdies teamed up with the Florida Youth Soccer Association’s TOPSoccer program to host a Winter Wonderland Festival.
Al Lang Stadium transformed into a festive, accessible playground on Sunday as the Tampa Bay Rowdies teamed up with the Florida Youth Soccer Association’s TOPSoccer program to host a Winter Wonderland Festival.
Madeira Beach commission approves $30,700 to remove sand from under Snack Shack
Practically synonymous with Madeira Beach, the Snack Shack has been a staple, especially at sunset, for 91 years. Since Hurricanes Helene and Milton, though, its future has remained uncertain.
Practically synonymous with Madeira Beach, the Snack Shack has been a staple, especially at sunset, for 91 years. Since Hurricanes Helene and Milton, though, its future has remained uncertain.
Clearwater police take kids shopping in annual Shop With a Cop event
Before sunrise on Saturday, shopping carts rolled through the Target at Clearwater Mall as police officers helped more than 40 children pick out holiday gifts.
Before sunrise on Saturday, shopping carts rolled through the Target at Clearwater Mall as police officers helped more than 40 children pick out holiday gifts.
Couple recovering after being struck in Gulfport hit-and-run crash while on e-scooter: 'Left us for dead'
A routine ride on an electric scooter ended in a nightmare for a married Bay Area couple struck during a hit-and-run crash on Black Friday.
A routine ride on an electric scooter ended in a nightmare for a married Bay Area couple struck during a hit-and-run crash on Black Friday.
Caddy's in Treasure Island moves forward with renovations after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Renovations are moving forward at a favorite beach bar and restaurant. Hurricanes Helene and Milton forced four to five feet of sand into Caddy's in Treasure Island last year.
Renovations are moving forward at a favorite beach bar and restaurant. Hurricanes Helene and Milton forced four to five feet of sand into Caddy's in Treasure Island last year.
St. Petersburg eyeing potential Al Lang Stadium expansion for Rowdies, possible spring training site
After months of public opposition, city officials in St. Petersburg have reversed their stance on the future of Al Lang Stadium. Initially considering the demolition of the near-waterfront stadium, the city is now exploring plans to expand the iconic venue.
After months of public opposition, city officials in St. Petersburg have reversed their stance on the future of Al Lang Stadium. Initially considering the demolition of the near-waterfront stadium, the city is now exploring plans to expand the iconic venue.
Former Congressman David Jolly campaigns with Gwen Graham for Florida governors' seat
David Jolly held a heavily attended campaign event with more than 400 people at Nova in St. Pete Thursday night.
David Jolly held a heavily attended campaign event with more than 400 people at Nova in St. Pete Thursday night.
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office warns of QR code scams
They’re convenient, but law enforcement says you should think twice before scanning a QR code.
They’re convenient, but law enforcement says you should think twice before scanning a QR code.
Man arrested for shooting woman in the leg in St. Pete: Police
A man is behind bars after shooting a woman on Monday in St. Petersburg, officers said.
A man is behind bars after shooting a woman on Monday in St. Petersburg, officers said.
St. Pete man sentenced to prison for making child porn, trying to meet a minor for sex
A St. Petersburg man was sentenced to 27 years and 3 months in prison for charges of production of child sexual abuse material and attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, stemming from an undercover child predator sting in Marion County.
A St. Petersburg man was sentenced to 27 years and 3 months in prison for charges of production of child sexual abuse material and attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, stemming from an undercover child predator sting in Marion County.
ER Doctors warn of e-bike dangers as serious injuries spike, crashes increase around Tampa Bay
Doctors at Orlando Health in Pinellas County said they see e-bike and e-scooter-related injuries every single day in their emergency room, and they warn it’s more serious than people might think.
Doctors at Orlando Health in Pinellas County said they see e-bike and e-scooter-related injuries every single day in their emergency room, and they warn it’s more serious than people might think.
St. Pete officials confident Tropicana Field’s repairs will be done by Opening Day
The team of 200 at Tropicana Field isn’t the one usually in the dugout.
The team of 200 at Tropicana Field isn’t the one usually in the dugout.
Tallest residential building on Florida’s Gulf Coast welcomes residents in downtown St. Pete
The tallest residential building on Florida’s Gulf Coast is now welcoming residents in downtown St. Pete.
The tallest residential building on Florida’s Gulf Coast is now welcoming residents in downtown St. Pete.
City of Tampa buying water earlier than normal to meet demand during shortage
The city of Tampa gets most of its water from the Hillsborough River, which isn’t very full right now because it wasn’t a very rainy “rainy season."
The city of Tampa gets most of its water from the Hillsborough River, which isn’t very full right now because it wasn’t a very rainy “rainy season."
Flamingo Festival at Sunken Gardens happening Sunday
The annual Flamingo Festival is being held at Sunken Gardens in St. Pete on Sunday.
The annual Flamingo Festival is being held at Sunken Gardens in St. Pete on Sunday.
Glass of Life provides classes for community
Tucked into a corner of St. Pete is a colorful world of reflective glass. The Glass of Life studio offers a creative space for beginners and experienced artists.
Tucked into a corner of St. Pete is a colorful world of reflective glass. The Glass of Life studio offers a creative space for beginners and experienced artists.