Pinellas County school leaders seek bids to develop historic Tomlinson building into staff housing
The historic Tomlinson Building in St. Petersburg's Mirror Lake district currently serves as a storage facility. Previously, it was an adult education center and now, Pinellas County school officials want to turn it into staff housing.
The historic Tomlinson Building in St. Petersburg's Mirror Lake district currently serves as a storage facility. Previously, it was an adult education center and now, Pinellas County school officials want to turn it into staff housing.
Doc Ford's employees in St. Pete helping fellow SWFL workers impacted by Hurricane Ian
Doc Ford's St. Petersburg Pier location is one of four across Florida, and it was the only one Hurricane Ian spared. Its employees are now helping the ones who weren’t so fortunate.
Doc Ford's St. Petersburg Pier location is one of four across Florida, and it was the only one Hurricane Ian spared. Its employees are now helping the ones who weren’t so fortunate.
Florida bridge tender's job keeps commuters on the roads, water safe with a view
The bridges across Tampa Bay give a calming view of the glistening water that borders the area, and sometimes you're stuck with that view for a while – especially if a drawbridge is up. That process is more complicated than it appears.
The bridges across Tampa Bay give a calming view of the glistening water that borders the area, and sometimes you're stuck with that view for a while – especially if a drawbridge is up. That process is more complicated than it appears.
Voter turnout drastically down compared to previous midterm election, officials say
We are one week away from Election Day eve and, with so much is on the line in these midterm contests. Voting is already well underway in all 67 Florida counties, but will we see the turnout we saw during the previous midterm?
We are one week away from Election Day eve and, with so much is on the line in these midterm contests. Voting is already well underway in all 67 Florida counties, but will we see the turnout we saw during the previous midterm?
Escaped prisoner found after hours-long search in Pinellas County, deputies say
Investigators in Pinellas County say they found a prisoner who escaped during a custody exchange after a search that lasted more than seven hours.
Investigators in Pinellas County say they found a prisoner who escaped during a custody exchange after a search that lasted more than seven hours.
Entry is free for Clearwater Greek Fest 2022
This weekend, the food and festivities are back and better than ever at the Clearwater Greek Fest – and entry is free for the whole family.
This weekend, the food and festivities are back and better than ever at the Clearwater Greek Fest – and entry is free for the whole family.
Tampa veteran with a love for the open water plans to swim 14 miles
Lynn Griesemer loves to swim and on Friday morning, she faced one of her biggest challenges.
Lynn Griesemer loves to swim and on Friday morning, she faced one of her biggest challenges.
Deadline to submit Tropicana Field redevelopment proposals extended due to Hurricane Ian
Those interested in having a hand in redeveloping the 86-acre Tropicana Field site in St. Petersburg have two extra weeks to get their proposals together after the Tampa Bay Rays requested a deadline extension following Hurricane Ian.
Those interested in having a hand in redeveloping the 86-acre Tropicana Field site in St. Petersburg have two extra weeks to get their proposals together after the Tampa Bay Rays requested a deadline extension following Hurricane Ian.
Clearwater voters to decide on new developments at old city hall, former Harborview site
The development of downtown Clearwater is now in the hands of voters. If passed, a referendum would turn the old city hall and a portion of the former Harborview site into apartments, a hotel and retail space.
The development of downtown Clearwater is now in the hands of voters. If passed, a referendum would turn the old city hall and a portion of the former Harborview site into apartments, a hotel and retail space.
Tampa Bay area police K-9s train at water park to catch bad guys
"What do our K-9s love more than training with their handlers? Training at a water park!" Pinellas Park police wrote.
"What do our K-9s love more than training with their handlers? Training at a water park!" Pinellas Park police wrote.
Local homeowners go all out on Halloween decorating
Homeowners are having a good time transforming their houses into spooky attractions. Some go all out, while others hire the pros to do it.
Homeowners are having a good time transforming their houses into spooky attractions. Some go all out, while others hire the pros to do it.
Treasure Island first responders honored for helping with Hurricane Ian relief efforts in SWFL
After Hurricane Ian it Southwest Florida, rescue groups from all over rushed to their aid, including members from the Treasure Island Fire Rescue team.
After Hurricane Ian it Southwest Florida, rescue groups from all over rushed to their aid, including members from the Treasure Island Fire Rescue team.
St. Pete approves 50 percent funding increase for Meals on Wheels as 800 seniors sit on waiting list
Meals on Wheels in Pinellas County provides thousands of senior’s no-cost meals each year, but the cost of those meals has increased along with the need in the community.
Meals on Wheels in Pinellas County provides thousands of senior’s no-cost meals each year, but the cost of those meals has increased along with the need in the community.
New memorial sign installed to honor teen hit and killed while walking to Clearwater bus stop
A memorial now stands as a way to honor 15-year-old Ethan Weiser’s life and remind drivers to watch for pedestrians along a busy road in Clearwater.
A memorial now stands as a way to honor 15-year-old Ethan Weiser’s life and remind drivers to watch for pedestrians along a busy road in Clearwater.
St. Pete police chief: Semis packed with drugs were being delivered to Bay Area from California every week
The St. Pete Police Chief said a multi-agency investigation ended the weekly shipment of one to two tractor-trailers packed with drugs coming from California to the Tampa Bay area.
The St. Pete Police Chief said a multi-agency investigation ended the weekly shipment of one to two tractor-trailers packed with drugs coming from California to the Tampa Bay area.
3-year-old boy safe after father barricades himself inside truck on Gandy Blvd. for 4 hours, police say
St. Petersburg police said a man is in custody after arming himself with a weapon, taking a 3-year-old child from a home, crashing a pickup truck, and barricading himself inside for hours.
St. Petersburg police said a man is in custody after arming himself with a weapon, taking a 3-year-old child from a home, crashing a pickup truck, and barricading himself inside for hours.
Tampa Bay area sees significant rise in RSV cases, CDC says
Pediatric doctors in Florida and around the country are concerned by the rise in hospitalizations due to respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.
Pediatric doctors in Florida and around the country are concerned by the rise in hospitalizations due to respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.
Tolls to be reinstated on Sunshine Skyway, Pinellas Bayway
Tolls along three Florida roads, including the Sunshine Skyway, that were suspended ahead of Hurricane Ian will be reinstated late Monday night.
Tolls along three Florida roads, including the Sunshine Skyway, that were suspended ahead of Hurricane Ian will be reinstated late Monday night.
CMA mourns loss of oldest dolphin
Staff at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium are grieving the loss of the facility’s eldest dolphin, PJ.
Staff at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium are grieving the loss of the facility’s eldest dolphin, PJ.
St. Pete conservation group wants to educate locals, tourists about health of Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Watch is working to restore the bay and hopes to create a healthy ecosystem by teaching others to be mindful of the water and what lives beneath the surface.
Tampa Bay Watch is working to restore the bay and hopes to create a healthy ecosystem by teaching others to be mindful of the water and what lives beneath the surface.