State environmental agency investigating raw sewage spill in John's Pass
Pinellas County officials said about 7,400 gallons of untreated wastewater was released from a manhole Tuesday night near John's Pass and now the state's environmental agency is investigating.
Pinellas County officials said about 7,400 gallons of untreated wastewater was released from a manhole Tuesday night near John's Pass and now the state's environmental agency is investigating.
Pinellas County's first charter school celebrates 25 years
For 25 years the Academie da Vinci Charter School for the Arts and Technology has been offering students an education in the performing arts.
For 25 years the Academie da Vinci Charter School for the Arts and Technology has been offering students an education in the performing arts.
Have beach plans? Pinellas, Sarasota coast experiencing high levels of red tide
If you’re heading to the beach in the next couple of days, you may want to reconsider which beach you go to. NOAA is forecasting a high risk of respiratory irritation from red tide at some beaches in Pinellas, Sarasota and Lee Counties over the next 36 hours.
If you’re heading to the beach in the next couple of days, you may want to reconsider which beach you go to. NOAA is forecasting a high risk of respiratory irritation from red tide at some beaches in Pinellas, Sarasota and Lee Counties over the next 36 hours.
World Marathon Challenge: St. Pete runner completes 7 races on 7 continents
Back in 2009 Kelly-Ann Jenkins laced up her first pair of running shoes.
Back in 2009 Kelly-Ann Jenkins laced up her first pair of running shoes.
IndyCar to use sustainable tires made from desert shrub during St. Pete Firestone Grand Prix
In IndyCar’s effort toward environmental sustainability, one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers will rely on a desert shrub to produce a new source of natural rubber for its tires.
In IndyCar’s effort toward environmental sustainability, one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers will rely on a desert shrub to produce a new source of natural rubber for its tires.
Family Justice Center in Pinellas County sees 60% increase in domestic violence survivors wanting services
In just four months of being open, the new Family Justice Center by CASA saw a 60% increase in domestic violence survivors asking for services in Pinellas County.
In just four months of being open, the new Family Justice Center by CASA saw a 60% increase in domestic violence survivors asking for services in Pinellas County.
Increase in beachgoers forcing coastal birds to move their homes
This time of year, we start to see more and more visitors to our piece of paradise. As more people head to the beach, Audubon Florida, a conservation nonprofit, says the crowds are forcing coastal birds who nest at the beach to find other places to nest and to raise their babies.
This time of year, we start to see more and more visitors to our piece of paradise. As more people head to the beach, Audubon Florida, a conservation nonprofit, says the crowds are forcing coastal birds who nest at the beach to find other places to nest and to raise their babies.
So-called banned book library opens in St. Pete theater company
There's a book battle brewing in schools across Florida and that’s why a St. Petersburg theater company helped create an independent library full of banned books.
There's a book battle brewing in schools across Florida and that’s why a St. Petersburg theater company helped create an independent library full of banned books.
Pinellas SunRunner will be fare-free through November
The SunRunner launched back in October with the promise of free rides for six months, and officials announced Wednesday they will extend the fare-free service for an additional six months.
The SunRunner launched back in October with the promise of free rides for six months, and officials announced Wednesday they will extend the fare-free service for an additional six months.
'He's not dead': Clearwater medics on administrative duty for declaring man who was breathing dead
A man who returned home from the hospital Tuesday said he feels like he has a second chance at life after paramedics pronounced him dead.
A man who returned home from the hospital Tuesday said he feels like he has a second chance at life after paramedics pronounced him dead.
Clearwater restaurant brings even more toppings to loaded baked potato
A Clearwater restaurant called Loaded specializes in baked potato dishes, and the owner said they offer just about everything you can think of on a loaded baked potato.
A Clearwater restaurant called Loaded specializes in baked potato dishes, and the owner said they offer just about everything you can think of on a loaded baked potato.
Fatal fire under investigation in Dunedin
A woman was killed Monday afternoon after her house caught fire in Dunedin.
A woman was killed Monday afternoon after her house caught fire in Dunedin.
Fight between two women in St. Pete leads to fatal stabbing, police say
One woman is dead and another is charged with murder following a fatal argument in St. Petersburg.
One woman is dead and another is charged with murder following a fatal argument in St. Petersburg.
Pinellas Sheriff’s Office introduces new sticker to alert first responders of person with special needs
The sticker is part of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office’s Respond With Care program that Sheriff Bob Gualtieri just launched. It’s aimed at alerting and preparing first responders that someone with special needs may be in a home or a car that they’re approaching.
The sticker is part of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office’s Respond With Care program that Sheriff Bob Gualtieri just launched. It’s aimed at alerting and preparing first responders that someone with special needs may be in a home or a car that they’re approaching.
Localtopia celebration returns to St.Pete for 10th straight year
The 10th annual Localtopia celebration was in full swing Saturday as Williams Park and the surrounding streets were filled with more than 300 St. Pete based vendors and non-profits showcasing their best work, food, or simply out to network in a place where small-owned businesses make up the heart of the city.
The 10th annual Localtopia celebration was in full swing Saturday as Williams Park and the surrounding streets were filled with more than 300 St. Pete based vendors and non-profits showcasing their best work, food, or simply out to network in a place where small-owned businesses make up the heart of the city.
Monin and Bee Downtown bring honey bees to Clearwater
Tucked away on the campus of Monin, Inc. in Clearwater you'll find some serious worker bees making the most of their corporate headquarters.
Tucked away on the campus of Monin, Inc. in Clearwater you'll find some serious worker bees making the most of their corporate headquarters.
National sporting events, spring training bring visitors from across the country to Pinellas County
This weekend, Pinellas County is hosting a couple of national sporting events, and that’s in addition to spring training.
This weekend, Pinellas County is hosting a couple of national sporting events, and that’s in addition to spring training.
Clearwater crash: Crane truck driver ran red light before hitting skateboarder in crosswalk, officials say
A 19-year-old on a skateboard died after being hit by the driver of a crane truck who ran a red light on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard in Clearwater Friday.
A 19-year-old on a skateboard died after being hit by the driver of a crane truck who ran a red light on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard in Clearwater Friday.
Police: 3 teens crash stolen vehicle after fleeing from police
Three teenagers suffered minor injuries Friday morning after crashing a stolen SUV in Clearwater.
Three teenagers suffered minor injuries Friday morning after crashing a stolen SUV in Clearwater.
Pinellas leaders, businesses, developers form county-wide compact focused on affordable housing
It’s no secret that there’s a critical shortage of affordable housing across the Tampa Bay area. In Pinellas County, leaders are forming a county-wide compact linking communities, businesses, developers and agencies to create more affordable housing.
It’s no secret that there’s a critical shortage of affordable housing across the Tampa Bay area. In Pinellas County, leaders are forming a county-wide compact linking communities, businesses, developers and agencies to create more affordable housing.