Radio station based out of Uhuru House wants federal COVID relief funding from Pinellas County

A black radio station – based out of the Uhuru House in St. Petersburg – wants federal COVID relief funding from the county. But, the last time they submitted a request for these funds, it was denied.

Clearwater to vote on smoking, vaping ban at beaches and parks

Clearwater city leaders are expected to vote on the second reading of an ordinance Thursday afternoon banning cigarettes and vaping at city beaches and parks.

Nine-year-old who battled Leukemia as a toddler helping others battle cancer

For the seventh year in a row, Caroline Gallagher and her sister Charlotte served fresh squeezed lemonade to neighbors made with a special ingredient.

Creative Pinellas helping emerging artists get to the next level

Talent is one thing. Channeling that talent is another; then there is marketing and taking that talent to the next level. 

St. Pete Youth Farm celebrates four year anniversary

The St. Pete Youth Farm celebrated four years of feeding the community's needs by offering resources for food gardens and teaching teens life skills along the way.

FarmFetch gets fresh local products from farms to consumers

Once a customer orders their items online, FarmFetch collects them from farms and businesses and brings them to the Sunshine Center in St. Petersburg for pick-ups.

Free Tampa Bay summer camp empowers young women to explore STEM

Educators are working to get more girls in the Tampa Bay Area interested in careers in science starting from a younger age.

Affordable housing for Pinellas County teachers moves one step closer to reality

It’s no secret that there’s a shortage of affordable housing across the Bay Area, which is why Pinellas County Schools is addressing that need for its teachers and employees.

Gibbs High School School Resource Officer receives national honors for helping others

A few years ago, Officer Grace Albritton had an idea."It was just one table, and now it has flourished into a big classroom," she said.The Gibbs High School Resource Officer and school graduate started collecting clothing and toiletry donations for students.

Palm Harbor man wins $1 million from scratch-off

The Florida Lottery announced that 50-year-old Gregory Alexopoulos claimed the $1 million prize from the 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game on Wednesday.

St. Petersburg College Solar Apprenticeship Program brings more jobs

St. Petersburg College is partnering with the Florida Solar Energy Center at the University of Central Florida to create the first-ever state-approved solar apprenticeship program in Florida.

Sextortion crimes on the rise in St. Pete

More children and adults are falling victim to sextortion crimes so far this year compared to last year, according to the St. Pete Police Department.