Two-alarm fire at Gaston’s Tree Debris Recycling facility extinguished

Close to 70 firefighters from St. Petersburg, Pinellas Park, and Largo Fire Rescue fought to contain a mulch fire at Gaston’s Tree Debris Recycling facility near Ulmerton Road and 34th Street North on Saturday.

Clearwater man arrested in fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash

A Clearwater man has been charged with DUI manslaughter after hitting a pedestrian and fleeing the scene Saturday morning.

Long Island serial killer suspect charged with murdering former Clearwater resident

The announcement of an arrest of a suspected serial killer on Long Island, NY, on Friday hit close to home for a Clearwater woman who was a close friend of one of the victims.

Pickleball coaches in demand as sport’s popularity skyrockets

Pickleball players who perfected their game are cashing in by coaching those looking to level up and even hit the tournament circuit. 

Dozens of animals killed in fire at Alligator Wildlife Discovery Center in Madeira Beach: ‘It’s devastating’

The owner of the Alligator Wildlife Discovery Center in Madeira Beach is mourning the loss of nearly 40 animals after a fire tore through the facility at Johns Pass in Madeira Beach early Thursday morning. 

USF adds new vessel to Florida's Institute of Oceanography’s fleet

USF has a new floating classroom that’s more technologically advanced than any other vessel in the Florida Institute of Oceanography’s fleet.

Bay Area Boys and Girls Club members set sail on the adventure of a lifetime

A partnership between the Clearwater Yacht Club and the Boys and Girls Club Suncoast gave children the opportunity to explore the Bay Area in ways they never thought possible. 

Woman seriously injured in St. Pete road rage shooting, police say

The St. Petersburg Police Department is searching for a driver it says opened fire on a woman during a road rage incident. 

Passionate pickleball players push organization to make sport a priority

The number of people playing pickleball across the Bay Area is increasing, which means some organizations are making changes to accommodate the popular sport. 

Fire at Largo hospital under investigation

Crews are cleaning up after a fire Sunday night at a hospital in Largo.  

East Lake firefighters raise awareness about water safety

We love to celebrate heroes like firefighters; like most heroes, the East Lake Firefighters use their time to teach valuable lessons mixed with some fun.