Tsunami strikes Clearwater Beach, but it's not what you might think: Here's what to know

An unexpected culprit toppled beach chairs along the sand at normally calm Clearwater Beach, Florida, last Wednesday. West Coast surfers might snicker at the cause, but the National Weather Service confirms the rare 4-foot (1.2 meter) wave was caused by a kind of tsunami, just not the kind you usually hear about.

Pinellas sheriff: No charges for Dunedin homeowner who shot at pool cleaner

According to the Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, a Dunedin man who shot at his pool guy committed no crime and was within his rights to defend his home.

Pride weekend brings people from around the country to St. Pete

Graffiti Artist Pete Lopez has spent St. Pete Pride weekend spray-painting shirts and even people with the colors of the rainbow and messages of love and acceptance. 

Thousands gathered in St. Pete on Saturday to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community

The 21st Annual Pride parade and festival ignited a sea of rainbows in downtown St. Pete, with about 100,000 people gathering to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community on Saturday. 

Suspect in New Aged Medical Association robbery taken into custody

On Friday morning, police arrested Marcus Gerald Britton in connection to the armed robbery that took place at New Aged Medical Association on June 19. 

One veteran helps another in need through the NeighborHOPE Project

Yvonne Wells is proud to have served her country, but the Army veteran said life after the military has not been an easy road.

CMA dolphin death investigations finds staff did nothing wrong

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium shared a report Thursday, detailing the results of an independent investigation into the deaths of four dolphins in 19 months.

Entrepreneurs in St. Pete could win $5,000 for their businesses at annual event

St. Pete's Annual Pitch Night is where entrepreneurs can pitch their company to a panel of judges with the winner taking home a $5,000 cash prize to invest in their start-up.

Kayaker clinging to piling off Gandy Beach rescued by Coast Guard

A Coast Guard rescue crew was in the right place at the right time to rescue a kayaker in St. Petersburg on Tuesday evening. 

Car splits in half during fatal Largo crash, FHP says

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a car split in half after a 26-year-old Largo man lost control while driving on Tuesday night.

Gator captured after going for a dip in Pinellas County pool

A Pinellas County woman is saying ‘later gator’ after recently discovering the reptile in her swimming pool.

PCSO says marine deputy saves manatee in deep distress

Protecting the national environment has been instilled in Deputy Jill Constant from an early age. A few weeks ago Constant saved a beached manatee.