Florida toddler overdoses on fentanyl, methamphetamine after finding drugs inside jewelry bag, police say
A Largo man is facing felony child neglect charges after police say a child he was watching found illegal drugs and put them in her mouth causing her to overdose.
A Largo man is facing felony child neglect charges after police say a child he was watching found illegal drugs and put them in her mouth causing her to overdose.
Teenager arrested after threatening mass shooting at Pinellas Park High School
Pinellas Park police have arrested a teenager after receiving information about a video on social media in which threats were made to the safety of students at Pinellas Park High School.
Pinellas Park police have arrested a teenager after receiving information about a video on social media in which threats were made to the safety of students at Pinellas Park High School.
Coastal Christian Church holds Sunday Service outside after fire damages building
Pastor Jerry Rittenhouse ended Sunday service for his congregation by playing them the voicemail he awoke to at 3 a.m. last Wednesday.
Pastor Jerry Rittenhouse ended Sunday service for his congregation by playing them the voicemail he awoke to at 3 a.m. last Wednesday.
A small Florida charter business has gotten into boat building
Tucked away in the industrial building that overlooks the Trolley Market Square in Gulfport, you will find a place where dreams come true.
Tucked away in the industrial building that overlooks the Trolley Market Square in Gulfport, you will find a place where dreams come true.
Wesley Chapel mother, son hit the open water for cancer research
When a Wesley Chapel mother was diagnosed with cancer, her son took to the water as a way to deal with the news and quickly became a top fundraiser for Swim Across America.
When a Wesley Chapel mother was diagnosed with cancer, her son took to the water as a way to deal with the news and quickly became a top fundraiser for Swim Across America.
Pinellas medical examiner employee seen dragging woman in body bag down apartment complex stairs
A Pinellas County Medical Examiner's Office employee was in some hot water Friday after video surfaced showing a woman in a body bag being dragged down the stairs at an apartment complex in North Reddington Beach.
A Pinellas County Medical Examiner's Office employee was in some hot water Friday after video surfaced showing a woman in a body bag being dragged down the stairs at an apartment complex in North Reddington Beach.
Clearwater paramedics fired after declaring man dead who was still alive
Almost three months ago, Thomas Maxwell was declared dead by Clearwater paramedics – but he wasn't. Now, the two first responders who were initially placed on administrative duty have been fired.
Almost three months ago, Thomas Maxwell was declared dead by Clearwater paramedics – but he wasn't. Now, the two first responders who were initially placed on administrative duty have been fired.
St. Pete man pleads not guilty to killing woman, missing toddler found in alligators mouth
The man accused of drowning his 2-year-old son and stabbing the child’s mother to death has pleaded not guilty to the crimes.
The man accused of drowning his 2-year-old son and stabbing the child’s mother to death has pleaded not guilty to the crimes.
Fire damages Coastal Christian Church in Dunedin
A congregation is without a church after an early morning fire Wednesday damaged its sanctuary and surrounding buildings in Dunedin.
A congregation is without a church after an early morning fire Wednesday damaged its sanctuary and surrounding buildings in Dunedin.
St. Pete restaurant upcycles food to cut costs, eliminate waste
At the Sōl Bistro restaurant in St. Petersburg, they like to give just about anything new purpose, including the lamp skeletons hanging from the ceiling.
At the Sōl Bistro restaurant in St. Petersburg, they like to give just about anything new purpose, including the lamp skeletons hanging from the ceiling.
Regional resiliency summit kicks off with leaders hoping to better prepare for hurricane season
Hurricane season is just four weeks away, and Thursday, local and state leaders discussed stronger ways to prepare as a region at the Tampa Bay Regional Resiliency Leadership Summit.
Hurricane season is just four weeks away, and Thursday, local and state leaders discussed stronger ways to prepare as a region at the Tampa Bay Regional Resiliency Leadership Summit.
Harley Davidson motorcycle up for grabs in Wounded Warriors Abilities Ranch gala
The Wounded Warriors Abilities Ranch is hosting its annual gala this weekend – and you don't even need to attend to win a brand-new Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
The Wounded Warriors Abilities Ranch is hosting its annual gala this weekend – and you don't even need to attend to win a brand-new Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
Holocaust survivor will throw first pitch on her 100th birthday at Tampa Bay Rays game
There's still a little juice left in the arm of Helen Kahan, even at 99 years young. She's preparing to deliver the ceremonial first pitch Friday night at the Yankees-Rays game – which will also happen to be her 100th birthday.
There's still a little juice left in the arm of Helen Kahan, even at 99 years young. She's preparing to deliver the ceremonial first pitch Friday night at the Yankees-Rays game – which will also happen to be her 100th birthday.
Sensory-therapeutic playground opens at Pinellas County school
Recess is usually a highlight during the day for students, and a new sensory playground at Paul B. Stephens ESE Center helps meet the needs of students.
Recess is usually a highlight during the day for students, and a new sensory playground at Paul B. Stephens ESE Center helps meet the needs of students.
Summer program teaching African American history to start in St. Pete
A program developed in the 1960s will be used to create a Freedom School in St. Petersburg.
A program developed in the 1960s will be used to create a Freedom School in St. Petersburg.
New resiliency strategies among discussions at annual Regional Planning Council Summit
The two-day event on May 4 and 5 overviews the latest research and looks back at the lessons learned from previous storms.
The two-day event on May 4 and 5 overviews the latest research and looks back at the lessons learned from previous storms.
Buy a veteran a beer at this St. Petersburg brewery
Bayboro has a music hall, beer garden, and large tasting room at their St. Pete property. They also offer a "Buy a vet a beer" program.
Bayboro has a music hall, beer garden, and large tasting room at their St. Pete property. They also offer a "Buy a vet a beer" program.
New JW Marriott Clearwater Beach adds to tourism and local economy
The JW Marriott Hotel Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa has officially opened the doors for the new beachfront property.
The JW Marriott Hotel Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa has officially opened the doors for the new beachfront property.
Two shot in St. Pete hotel parking garage taken to hospital, police say
Two people were shot in a hotel parking garage on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg Monday afternoon, officers said.
Two people were shot in a hotel parking garage on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg Monday afternoon, officers said.
Swim lessons help children stay safe in the water
As temperatures warm up, more kids are hitting the pool, and swim instructors say now is the time parents should make sure their kids are safe and prepared around the water.
As temperatures warm up, more kids are hitting the pool, and swim instructors say now is the time parents should make sure their kids are safe and prepared around the water.