Rays continue to make history in win over White Sox

Zach Eflin pitched five effective innings in his return from injury and the Tampa Bay Rays hit two more home runs Sunday, beating the slumping Chicago White Sox 4-1 for their 13th consecutive home win to begin the season.

Pier 60 Sugar Sand Fest economic impact expected to top last year's $30M

For more than two weeks, thousands of people have walked through time told by incredible sand sculptures on Clearwater Beach at the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival. 

Rays beat White Sox 4-3, improve to 12-0 at home

Randy Arozarena homered in the first inning as Tampa Bay set a major league record by going deep in each of its first 21 games, then hit a 10th-inning single for his fourth RBI that gave the Rays a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday.

Pinellas Park father arrested after child went to school with meth in backpack, deputies say

When a child went into their backpack, searching for candy, they instead found two bags filled with meth, leading to the arrest of their father, according to Pinellas County deputies.

Father-son street performing duo honored at Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival

The Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival on Clearwater Beach, which ends Sunday, honors some of the best in pop culture history. But just outside of that tent is some more history - a street performer who’s being honored as he holds down the world’s second-oldest profession.

Officials: Pinellas CPI arrested after falsely claiming to notify police about child abuse report at daycare

A Pinellas County child protection investigator said she contacted St. Petersburg police about a child abuse allegation at a daycare, but it turned out she didn't and provided a fake police report in official records, according to the sheriff's office.

Members of Uhuru Movement in St. Pete indicted in connection to Russian campaign to influence local politics

Members of the Uhuru Movement in St. Petersburg, Florida, have been indicted on federal charges. They're accused of working on behalf of the Russian government in a campaign to spread to pro-Russian propaganda and influence local elections.

Thomas Mosley double-murder case: State wants hospital records for man accused of killing toddler, child's mom

A hearing is being held Tuesday about whether the prosecution will be allowed to obtain 21-year-old Thomas Mosley’s medical records from St. Anthony’s Hospital. He's accused of killing his toddler and the boy's mother in St. Petersburg.

Dunedin reaps benefits as it becomes prime spot to film movies

It’s not Hollywood, but movie making of a certain genre is finding a home in the Tampa Bay area. There’s an even newer twist in these movies, though — social media influencers. 

Motherland Music Festival returns this weekend, bringing Ancestral Funk flavor to St. Pete

A celebration of culture and art is taking over St. Pete this weekend.The 2nd annual Motherland Music Festival will feature an evening of soulful music, entertainment, and food.