St. Pete leaders brainstorm ways to brighten up city after street mural removals

The City of St. Petersburg is brainstorming ways to brighten up their city after the state required them to erase several different street murals. 

2-year-old hit, killed by truck in Pinellas County

A child was hit and killed by a truck on 49th Avenue North in Pinellas County Wednesday afternoon, according to troopers. 

Five Department of Detention and Corrections employees fired after separate incidents

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri is sharing more information about the termination of five Department of Detention and Corrections employees after two unrelated incidents.

Madeira Beach acquires waterfront land for $18M, residents will decide how it will be used

Madeira Beach Mayor Anne-Marie Brooks said the residents of the city will decide what will be done with 4.6 acres of land on Boca Ciega Bay at the foot of the bridge leading to the city. 

Kapok Tree Inn: Clearwater's Palace of Grandeur

Before the age of theme parks and endless dining chains, one Clearwater spot defined a unique brand of Florida opulence: the Kapok Tree Inn.

Middle school trades in traditional desks for movement-based learning

Classrooms at Mangrove Bay Middle School in St. Petersburg have traded in traditional desks for ones that keep students moving while they learn.

Pinellas County organization receives funding to identify most dangerous roads

Every day, two people either die or are seriously injured on the roads of Pinellas County, according to data from Forward Pinellas, an organization dedicated to improving street safety. 

Pretrial hearing for Jeffry Knight months after deadly Clearwater Ferry crash

The Pinellas County businessman who is accused of crashing into the Clearwater Ferry in April, killing one person and injuring several others, has a pretrial hearing on Monday afternoon.

Unearthing the lost history of Pinellas County’s Tiki Gardens

Before Walt Disney World and big theme parks dominated Florida tourism, a roadside attraction called Tiki Gardens drew guests to the Indian Shores beaches.

Deadly DUI Largo crash under investigation

One man is dead, and another is facing DUI manslaughter charges following a fatal crash in Largo on Sunday. 

Pinellas County Schools considers new AI weapon detection system

A new Florida law requires all schools in the state to keep their classroom doors locked, but recent data shows that weapons are still making their way onto campuses.