Pinellas County school bus drivers are now among highest paid in Bay Area

Monday, the Pinellas County School Board unanimously approved a pay raise for school bus drivers that increases salaries between 10 and 20 percent. 

Fire in Clearwater leaves five people without a home

At 5:30 on Sunday morning, Clearwater Fire & Rescue responded to a house fire at 1000 Carlton St.

DNA jewelry: Creators make special keepsakes for parents using breast milk, more

Breast milk, placentas, and umbilical cords can all be incorporated into jewelry. These pieces that use DNA are special keepsakes for parents who want to celebrate life or memorialize a child who's passed away.

Tampa Pride on the River canceled after Gov. DeSantis signs bill targeting drag shows

This year's Tampa Pride on the River event has been canceled following Governor Ron DeSantis signing multiple bills into law Wednesday, including one that critics call the "anti-drag" bill. 

St. Petersburg 'Ride of Silence' bicyclists push for safer roads

The annual “Ride of Silence" honors bicyclists that have been injured or killed while riding and also acts as a call to action for drivers to share the road. The number of cyclist deaths are reaching record numbers.

PCSO: Corrections officer arrested for DUI

A Department of Corrections officer found herself on the other side of the law early Thursday morning when she was arrested for driving under the influence. 

Businesses on edge as six-year US 19 construction project begins

The Florida Department of Transportation is hoping to ease traffic congestion with a project on U.S.-19 between Dunedin and Palm Harbor in Pinellas County, but not everyone is looking forward to it.

USF 'TiP Lab' becomes central database for tracking human trafficking across Florida

A new Florida law looks to bring light to human trafficking, and a lab at the University of South Florida will be the central database for tracking the hidden problem across the state.

AI technology takes center stage at PoweredUp Tech Conference in St. Pete

Artificial Intelligence was one of the hottest topics at Wednesday's PoweredUp Tech Conference in St. Petersburg, which was hosted by Tampa Bay Tech. 

Palm Harbor academy helps non-speaking students find their voice

At the Invictus Academy in Palm Harbor, students like Will Sheppard are answering their teacher's questions in their own way. They are using keyboards and letter boards.

Teenage migrant dies from epileptic seizure while US custody at Pinellas County shelter

A teenager in a Pinellas County federally-contracted migrant shelter died after having an epileptic seizure in his sleep, Sheriff Bob Gualtieri confirmed Wednesday.