Pinellas County responds to Florida DOGE letter as on-site audits begin
Florida DOGE audits of local governments are getting underway, including in Pinellas County where commissioners are defending their spending and calling out the agency's accounting.
Tropicana Field repairs: St. Pete leaders approve agreement for new turf, non-roof repairs
St. Petersburg City Council has taken the next step to repair Tropicana Field. On Thursday, the council approved an agreement for a new turf and a proposal for non-roof repairs.
Sandbag event taking place in St. Pete on Saturday
The City of St. Petersburg is reminding residents that sandbags are available year-round, and they should not wait for a storm to stock up.
Girl seriously injured in hit-and-run outside Walmart released from hospital
A 6-year-old girl seriously injured in a hit-and-run in a Walmart parking lot nearly three months ago is out of the hospital, and Largo police officers who rescued the child joined her to mark the occasion.
Thousands denied in first round of Florida's new home elevation program
Shore Acres residents question how decisions were made in the state’s first round of Elevate Florida grants.
Crews install AquaFence around St. Pete’s most critical lift station
St. Petersburg just added another tool to protect infrastructure against hurricanes, and it’s a familiar one for the Tampa Bay Area.
Fiber artist comes 'Full Circle' with special exhibition at Dunedin Fine Art Center
Deborah Snider, Dunedin Fine Art Center's first director, returns for an exhibition titled "Full Circle."
Hulk Hogan’s daughter didn’t attend his funeral: Here’s what she did instead
Hulk Hogan’s family and friends said goodbye to the iconic wrestler in a private ceremony in Clearwater on Tuesday, but his daughter, Brooke, was reportedly absent.
Third suspect arrested in St. Pete murder investigation
St. Petersburg police say a third arrest has been made several days after a man was shot to death in a neighborhood.
'Where is our money going?' Tenants at St. Pete complex warned water may be shut off over unpaid bills
Residents at a St. Petersburg apartment complex say they’re frustrated and confused after receiving a notice from the city warning them that water service may be shut off in less than three weeks.
Gulfport still recovering from 'triple threat' storms one year after Hurricane Debby
Exactly one year ago, Hurricane Debby brushed by the Tampa Bay area, flooding Gulfport and setting off what would become a relentless storm season.
Former teacher opens children's bookstore in St. Pete
A former teacher missed reading books to students, so she created The Story Garden, where she can do just that.
Suspected stalker accused of peering into women’s bedrooms in St. Pete delivered sex toys to a victim: SPPD
Police in St. Petersburg believe a man accused of stalking five different women may have more victims.
Pinellas Schools police sergeant who died while on duty honored at funeral
Funeral services were held Tuesday for Pinellas County Schools Police Sgt. Greg Graff, who died last week after suffering a medical emergency while on duty.
Hulk Hogan's funeral set for Tuesday in Clearwater
Family and friends of professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan will say their final goodbyes Tuesday at a private funeral service in Clearwater.
St. Petersburg the latest target of DOGE state audit over spending and DEI programs
The City of St. Petersburg is the latest municipality under scrutiny by the Florida Department of Governmental Oversight and Efficiency (DOGE), as state auditors continue their statewide review of local spending.
Largo Fire Rescue’s extrication team heads to world competition for second year in a row
Largo Fire Rescue’s extrication team is heading to a world competition for second year in a row.
Jeff Knight pleads not guilty in deadly Clearwater Ferry crash
The Pinellas County businessman who is accused of crashing into the Clearwater Ferry in April, killing one person and injuring several others, has officially pleaded not guilty.
Cat rescued from hot car on Clearwater Beach: Police
A cat in Clearwater Beach may have used one of its nine lives after police say its owner left it locked in a closed hot car.
3-year-old girl dies after suffering injury, Pinellas deputies investigating
A child died at the hospital after suffering an injury on Sunday night, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.