'Great American Smokeout' tackles vaping among teens, young adults
Health departments across the country teamed up with American Cancer Society for the "Great American Smokeout," which dates back more than four decades. Health department employees and doctors in Pinellas said they're fight vaping among teens.
Health departments across the country teamed up with American Cancer Society for the "Great American Smokeout," which dates back more than four decades. Health department employees and doctors in Pinellas said they're fight vaping among teens.
'Signatures for Soldiers' founder uses athlete autographs to help homeless, disabled veterans
Tim Virgilio is the founder of Signatures for Soldiers, a non-profit based out of his home in St. Petersburg. He started in 2014 with a simple idea: Ask athletes to sign items, knowing that he would sell those items with 100% of the proceeds going to help homeless and disabled veterans.
Tim Virgilio is the founder of Signatures for Soldiers, a non-profit based out of his home in St. Petersburg. He started in 2014 with a simple idea: Ask athletes to sign items, knowing that he would sell those items with 100% of the proceeds going to help homeless and disabled veterans.
World War II Navy veteran gifted 'Quilt of Valor' ahead of his 100th birthday
Boulton, who is a World War II Navy veteran, will celebrate his 100th birthday on December 10. He was gifted a special quilt at a Palm Harbor ceremony ahead of the big day.
Boulton, who is a World War II Navy veteran, will celebrate his 100th birthday on December 10. He was gifted a special quilt at a Palm Harbor ceremony ahead of the big day.
St. Pete high school football star who collapsed on the field to represent organ donation in Rose Parade
An image of a St. Petersburg high school football player will be seen across the country to draw attention to the importance of organ donation.
An image of a St. Petersburg high school football player will be seen across the country to draw attention to the importance of organ donation.
'A Christmas Story' brings back fond memories at Robert's Christmas Wonderland
It's been nearly 40 years since the release of the holiday classic "A Christmas Story" and the fan base keeps growing.
It's been nearly 40 years since the release of the holiday classic "A Christmas Story" and the fan base keeps growing.
Short-term vacation rentals in Indian Rocks Beach divide residents, property owners
Short-term rentals took center stage Tuesday night in Indian Rocks Beach where the city commission held a special meeting to discuss issues and concerns related to vacationers.
Short-term rentals took center stage Tuesday night in Indian Rocks Beach where the city commission held a special meeting to discuss issues and concerns related to vacationers.
Gulfport City Council gives strip of public land along Clam Bayou to private homeowners
Gulfport City Council members approved a request from three homeowners to grant them ownership of a strip of public land during the council's Tuesday night meeting in Pinellas County.
Gulfport City Council members approved a request from three homeowners to grant them ownership of a strip of public land during the council's Tuesday night meeting in Pinellas County.
St. Pete officer justified in fatally shooting man armed with mother's handgun, state attorney rules
A St. Petersburg police officer was justified in a September shooting that killed a man who refused to drop a weapon, according to a review by the State Attorney's Office.
A St. Petersburg police officer was justified in a September shooting that killed a man who refused to drop a weapon, according to a review by the State Attorney's Office.
Traffic, trash and loud noise: Indian Rocks Beach residents want stricter guidelines for vacation rentals
Indian Rocks Beach residents say their quiet neighborhoods are filling up with vacation rental homes that can sometimes turn into party houses. They’re concerned about safety and noise, but that’s just the beginning of it.
Indian Rocks Beach residents say their quiet neighborhoods are filling up with vacation rental homes that can sometimes turn into party houses. They’re concerned about safety and noise, but that’s just the beginning of it.
Dealing with loss during the holidays: BayCare offers free grief counseling sessions
BayCare will again offer its free Grief Matters Holiday Help online group course to help people navigate loss during the holiday season.
BayCare will again offer its free Grief Matters Holiday Help online group course to help people navigate loss during the holiday season.
Storms caused more beach erosion, damaged dune walkovers beyond repair in Treasure Island
Crews in Treasure Island Monday started removing two dune walkovers they said Hurricane Ian and Tropical Storm Nicole damaged beyond repair.
Crews in Treasure Island Monday started removing two dune walkovers they said Hurricane Ian and Tropical Storm Nicole damaged beyond repair.
Tampa Bay real estate market screeches to a halt after interest rate hike
Big changes to the federal interest rate rocked Tampa Bay’s housing market over the last six months. During the summer, buyers missed opportunities left and right. Now they have options, but possibly at a much higher long term cost.
Big changes to the federal interest rate rocked Tampa Bay’s housing market over the last six months. During the summer, buyers missed opportunities left and right. Now they have options, but possibly at a much higher long term cost.
DEA's most corrupt agent details parties, sex amid 'unwinnable' drug war
José Irizarry accepts that he’s known as the most corrupt agent in U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration history. he used his final hours of freedom to tell his story to The Associated Press, and a Pinellas County man is currently jailed for not telling what he knows about related cases.
José Irizarry accepts that he’s known as the most corrupt agent in U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration history. he used his final hours of freedom to tell his story to The Associated Press, and a Pinellas County man is currently jailed for not telling what he knows about related cases.
Sick sea turtle washed up by Nicole now recovering at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is currently caring for a turtle after they say rough waters from Tropical Storm Nicole washed him ashore in Holiday.
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is currently caring for a turtle after they say rough waters from Tropical Storm Nicole washed him ashore in Holiday.
St. Petersburg softball team is the oldest continuously operating senior softball league in the United States
A St. Petersburg softball team keeps its players young at heart.
A St. Petersburg softball team keeps its players young at heart.
Pinellas County may turn an old school into affordable housing for teachers
Schools across the country are doing what they can to keep teachers, even building apartments, and Pinellas County Schools looks to do the same with an existing building to help its teachers.
Schools across the country are doing what they can to keep teachers, even building apartments, and Pinellas County Schools looks to do the same with an existing building to help its teachers.
St. Pete to require landlords to give tenants notice in order to raise rent
There’s some good news for renters in St. Petersburg. The St. Petersburg City Council approved an ordinance Thursday that requires landlords to tell tenants in advance if they plan to raise the rent.
There’s some good news for renters in St. Petersburg. The St. Petersburg City Council approved an ordinance Thursday that requires landlords to tell tenants in advance if they plan to raise the rent.
Oldsmar Chick-fil-A celebrates longtime customer's 104th birthday with party inside restaurant
For more than 20 years, "Mr. Steve" has been a regular at the Chick-fil-A restaurant in Oldsmar. Until a few years ago, he visited every single day (except Sundays, of course), so staff members began celebrating his birthday each year — even giving him free meals for life on his 100th birthday. This week, they celebrated his 104th birthday, and dedicated his favorite booth to him.
For more than 20 years, "Mr. Steve" has been a regular at the Chick-fil-A restaurant in Oldsmar. Until a few years ago, he visited every single day (except Sundays, of course), so staff members began celebrating his birthday each year — even giving him free meals for life on his 100th birthday. This week, they celebrated his 104th birthday, and dedicated his favorite booth to him.
Studying climate change, sea level rise in Clearwater could prevent catastrophic damage, officials hope
The city of Clearwater has set out to understand how it will be impacted by climate change, sea level rise, and the devastation of tropical storms and hurricanes.
The city of Clearwater has set out to understand how it will be impacted by climate change, sea level rise, and the devastation of tropical storms and hurricanes.
Tickets to 2023 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg are now on sale
The sound of racing cars will return to downtown St. Petersburg. Tickets to this year's Firestone Grand Prix are now on sale.
The sound of racing cars will return to downtown St. Petersburg. Tickets to this year's Firestone Grand Prix are now on sale.