'Angels Against Abuse' provide Christmas for abused, fostered children
The gymnasium at Pasadena Community Church in St. Petersburg is bursting at the seams with presents, and Sandy Kearney is bursting with pride. She's made it her mission to provide Christmas for foster children and children removed from homes due to abuse, and it's finally time to deliver everything.
The gymnasium at Pasadena Community Church in St. Petersburg is bursting at the seams with presents, and Sandy Kearney is bursting with pride. She's made it her mission to provide Christmas for foster children and children removed from homes due to abuse, and it's finally time to deliver everything.
Couple's nutcracker collection becomes unique holiday tradition at Country Skillet in Clearwater
The dozens of nutcrackers displayed on shelves at the Country Skillet Restaurant in Clearwater are the centerpiece to a never-ending love story. It's a collection that was assembled by a Clearwater couple.
The dozens of nutcrackers displayed on shelves at the Country Skillet Restaurant in Clearwater are the centerpiece to a never-ending love story. It's a collection that was assembled by a Clearwater couple.
Clearwater man's good deed to homeless couple nearly lands him in prison for three felonies
A Clearwater man thought he was doing a good deed when he took in a homeless couple, but six weeks later, he was in the county jail charged with three felonies and looking at years in prison.
A Clearwater man thought he was doing a good deed when he took in a homeless couple, but six weeks later, he was in the county jail charged with three felonies and looking at years in prison.
10-ton fishing vessel used to smuggle Danish-Jews to Sweden in 1940s makes its way to Florida Holocaust Museum
The Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg is preparing for a new, full-time exhibit, featuring a very large piece of history – a 10-ton Danish fishing vessel that will eventually be on display.
The Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg is preparing for a new, full-time exhibit, featuring a very large piece of history – a 10-ton Danish fishing vessel that will eventually be on display.
Young athletes given $100 gift cards during Pinellas Park 'Shop with a Cop' event
Christmas will be a little brighter this year for 25 deserving, young athletes in Pinellas Park thanks to friendly deputies and a generous retailer. The retailer gave away $5,000 in gifts to the Pinellas Sheriff's Police Athletic League (PAL) as part of their Shop with a Cop event.
Christmas will be a little brighter this year for 25 deserving, young athletes in Pinellas Park thanks to friendly deputies and a generous retailer. The retailer gave away $5,000 in gifts to the Pinellas Sheriff's Police Athletic League (PAL) as part of their Shop with a Cop event.
St. Pete's CALL program selected for the NFL's $200,000 social justice grant
The Community Assistance and Life Liaison (CALL) program is receiving national recognition. It was selected to receive $200,000 as part of the NFL's Inspire Change social justice initiative.
The Community Assistance and Life Liaison (CALL) program is receiving national recognition. It was selected to receive $200,000 as part of the NFL's Inspire Change social justice initiative.
'It's a staple': St. Pete restaurant closes after 70 years in business
Munch’s Restaurant and Sundries is closing on December 30. The restaurant’s owner Larry Munch said his parents started the restaurant in 1952. He bought the restaurant in the 1990s and is now retiring.
Munch’s Restaurant and Sundries is closing on December 30. The restaurant’s owner Larry Munch said his parents started the restaurant in 1952. He bought the restaurant in the 1990s and is now retiring.
'World's kindest menorah' in Clearwater shares powerful message against anti-Semitism
A little kindness can go along way, and in Clearwater Tuesday evening, it was the engine behind Hanukkah. In celebration of the third night of the Jewish Festival of Lights, a local rabbi lit the "world's kindest menorah," that has a serious meaning behind it.
A little kindness can go along way, and in Clearwater Tuesday evening, it was the engine behind Hanukkah. In celebration of the third night of the Jewish Festival of Lights, a local rabbi lit the "world's kindest menorah," that has a serious meaning behind it.
Pinellas County chosen for new program to help tackle opioid crisis, prevent overdose deaths
Every 14 hours, someone died from an accidental drug overdose in Pinellas County last year, according to the Dr. Ulyee Choe, the director of the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County.
Every 14 hours, someone died from an accidental drug overdose in Pinellas County last year, according to the Dr. Ulyee Choe, the director of the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County.
Wraparound porches of St. Pete's Old Northeast inspire atmosphere of new restaurant
Perry Snell came to Tampa Bay at the turn of the 20th Century and helped build the area of Snell Isle. His signature wraparound porches on Old Northeast homes have inspired a new restaurant opening next year at the St. Petersburg Museum of History.
Perry Snell came to Tampa Bay at the turn of the 20th Century and helped build the area of Snell Isle. His signature wraparound porches on Old Northeast homes have inspired a new restaurant opening next year at the St. Petersburg Museum of History.
Largo couple dead in murder-suicide at mobile home park, police say
The couple was described as having a "tumultuous" relationship, with friends and family telling detectives that the victim was planning on leaving her boyfriend.
The couple was described as having a "tumultuous" relationship, with friends and family telling detectives that the victim was planning on leaving her boyfriend.
Police searching for driver who fled after hitting child on bike in St. Pete
Police in St. Pete are searching for a driver who hit a 10-year-old boy on a bicycle, then fled the scene. According to investigators, the driver even stopped momentarily before speeding away.
Police in St. Pete are searching for a driver who hit a 10-year-old boy on a bicycle, then fled the scene. According to investigators, the driver even stopped momentarily before speeding away.
Tampa Bay Innovation Center to help startups develop climate-related solutions for big companies
It’s not easy being green, but the Tampa Bay Innovation Center hopes to change that with a small group of startup companies focused on climate and sustainability.
It’s not easy being green, but the Tampa Bay Innovation Center hopes to change that with a small group of startup companies focused on climate and sustainability.
Christmas cold weather could alleviate red tide along Pinellas beaches
The beach was packed with people watching the sunset Monday evening, despite high levels of red tide being detected off the coast.
The beach was packed with people watching the sunset Monday evening, despite high levels of red tide being detected off the coast.
'I will miss the people': Beloved postal worker to retire after 37 years serving downtown St. Pete
Many of his customers work on various floors of several downtown office buildings. They said he always has time for a kind word.
Many of his customers work on various floors of several downtown office buildings. They said he always has time for a kind word.
Father, son and pets escape fire in Largo apartment complex
A father and son in Largo said they feel lucky to be alive after a fire at their apartment Monday morning. Daniel and Thomas King had minor cuts and scrapes, and most of their belongings were destroyed.
A father and son in Largo said they feel lucky to be alive after a fire at their apartment Monday morning. Daniel and Thomas King had minor cuts and scrapes, and most of their belongings were destroyed.
Coast Guard crews conduct helicopter rescue for sailboat of Pasco County's coast
The U.S. Coast Guard in Clearwater conducted a helicopter rescue on a family of four, including two children, Sunday when their sailboat broke down off the coast of Pasco County.
The U.S. Coast Guard in Clearwater conducted a helicopter rescue on a family of four, including two children, Sunday when their sailboat broke down off the coast of Pasco County.
Police: 2 people found dead in Largo mobile home community
Police in Largo are conducting a death investigation after two people were found dead in a mobile home community on Monday.
Police in Largo are conducting a death investigation after two people were found dead in a mobile home community on Monday.
10 cold, stunned sea turtles found in Cape Cod Bay receiving care at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Clearwater Marine Aquarium is known for their sea animal rescues. Last week, they received 10 cold, stunned sea turtles from the Cape Cod area that are now getting warmed up, so they can be ready for release.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium is known for their sea animal rescues. Last week, they received 10 cold, stunned sea turtles from the Cape Cod area that are now getting warmed up, so they can be ready for release.
Here's how to help choose the names of the Pinellas sheriff's 2 new bloodhound puppy K9s
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to choose the names of the newest members of their K9 unit: two adorable bloodhound puppies.
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to choose the names of the newest members of their K9 unit: two adorable bloodhound puppies.