State investigating how two undocumented workers arrested in Pinellas County deputy's death were hired
The two men arrested in the death of Pinellas County Deputy Mike Hartwick were undocumented workers, both from Honduras. Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said both of them were working for contractor Archer Western but under false pretenses.
The two men arrested in the death of Pinellas County Deputy Mike Hartwick were undocumented workers, both from Honduras. Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said both of them were working for contractor Archer Western but under false pretenses.
Illegal immigrant arrested after hitting, killing Pinellas County deputy and fleeing scene
For the second time in less than two years, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a deputy.
For the second time in less than two years, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a deputy.
Police: Bones found among mangroves between Clearwater Beach, Caladesi Island
A county worker found what appears to be human bones among mangroves along the isthmus between Clearwater Beach and Caladesi Island State Park.
A county worker found what appears to be human bones among mangroves along the isthmus between Clearwater Beach and Caladesi Island State Park.
Ambulance crashes at St. Petersburg intersection, police say
St. Pete police are investigating a crash involving a Sunstar ambulance. They have not said whether there are any injuries.
St. Pete police are investigating a crash involving a Sunstar ambulance. They have not said whether there are any injuries.
Child found wandering in South Pasadena reunited with parents, deputies say
A young girl was found walking around a Taco Bell in South Pasadena overnight, but her parents have since been located.
A young girl was found walking around a Taco Bell in South Pasadena overnight, but her parents have since been located.
New foundation aims to bring mental health resources to Pinellas County first responders
A new foundation called 'Mental Health for Heroes' was founded and spearheaded by Pinellas County law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency personnel and their immediate families.
A new foundation called 'Mental Health for Heroes' was founded and spearheaded by Pinellas County law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency personnel and their immediate families.
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch announces four new hires following city hall shakeup
Weeks after two St. Petersburg City Hall employees resigned amid bullying allegations, the mayor announced four new appointments.
Weeks after two St. Petersburg City Hall employees resigned amid bullying allegations, the mayor announced four new appointments.
St. Pete brother, sister arrested for attempted murder after purposely crashing into motorcyclist, police say
A 21-year-old man remains in ‘extremely’ critical condition and two people – a brother and sister – were arrested following the road rage crash that occurred in downtown St. Petersburg over the weekend.
A 21-year-old man remains in ‘extremely’ critical condition and two people – a brother and sister – were arrested following the road rage crash that occurred in downtown St. Petersburg over the weekend.
Pickup truck slams into crane on construction site near Howard Frankland Bridge
A St. Petersburg bridge worker said a speeding pickup truck slammed into the side of his crane at a construction site near the Howard Frankland Bridge. The driver of the truck was rushed to hospital and remains in critical condition.
A St. Petersburg bridge worker said a speeding pickup truck slammed into the side of his crane at a construction site near the Howard Frankland Bridge. The driver of the truck was rushed to hospital and remains in critical condition.
Johns Hopkins All Children's adds acupuncturist to help kids with pain management
The United States is struggling with a drug-overdose epidemic fueled right now by synthetic opioids like fentanyl. As a result, hospitals are doing all they can to keep patients off pain medications, especially when it comes to children.
The United States is struggling with a drug-overdose epidemic fueled right now by synthetic opioids like fentanyl. As a result, hospitals are doing all they can to keep patients off pain medications, especially when it comes to children.
'Snuggle delivery' at St. Pete business helps find multiple rescue animals new homes
Power Design employees could sign up for some stress relief cuddle time, but the ultimate goal was for the animals to become permanent additions to their families. The St. Pete company even covered all adoption costs.
Power Design employees could sign up for some stress relief cuddle time, but the ultimate goal was for the animals to become permanent additions to their families. The St. Pete company even covered all adoption costs.
Wimauma girl heads to rehab months after crash in Mexico kills parents, grandparents
After months in the hospital, a Wimauma girl who was the sole survivor of a deadly crash is headed to a rehab facility to begin therapy. The crash killed her parents and grandparents in Mexico back in June.
After months in the hospital, a Wimauma girl who was the sole survivor of a deadly crash is headed to a rehab facility to begin therapy. The crash killed her parents and grandparents in Mexico back in June.
Residents in St. Pete mobile home park left waiting for storm water to drain
Some mobile home residents in St. Petersburg are still waiting for water to drain after heavy rain over the weekend flooded parts of their mobile home park. They said it has been a problem for years and said little has been done to fix it.
Some mobile home residents in St. Petersburg are still waiting for water to drain after heavy rain over the weekend flooded parts of their mobile home park. They said it has been a problem for years and said little has been done to fix it.
Haunted Clearwater: Jolley Trolley launches ghost tours
The Clearwater Jolley Trolley is hosting a frightfully fun family-friendly ghost tour this season.
The Clearwater Jolley Trolley is hosting a frightfully fun family-friendly ghost tour this season.
Baby dolphin rescued after becoming tangled in crab trap on Clearwater Beach nursed back to health
The baby dolphin found tangled in a crab trap on Clearwater Beach was nursed back to health. It first arrived at SeaWorld in critical condition, making the first 24 hours vital for its survival. However, without a pod or a mother, it would be dangerous to return it to the wild. So, it will live out its days at SeaWorld, where they have a dolphin nursery.
The baby dolphin found tangled in a crab trap on Clearwater Beach was nursed back to health. It first arrived at SeaWorld in critical condition, making the first 24 hours vital for its survival. However, without a pod or a mother, it would be dangerous to return it to the wild. So, it will live out its days at SeaWorld, where they have a dolphin nursery.
First-of-its-kind anime convention draws thousands to St. Pete Coliseum
Thousands of costumes, collectors and creative minds passed through the historic Coliseum for the first-ever "Anime St. Pete" convention over the weekend.
Thousands of costumes, collectors and creative minds passed through the historic Coliseum for the first-ever "Anime St. Pete" convention over the weekend.
‘We make dreams come true’: Bay Area jewelry store creates custom heirlooms using computers, 3D models
A Bay Area jewelry shop is both a store and an artist’s workshop.
A Bay Area jewelry shop is both a store and an artist’s workshop.
Motorcyclist fighting for his life following hit-and-run crash in St. Pete
The St. Petersburg Police Department is searching for a driver who hit a motorcyclist Saturday morning and fled the scene.
The St. Petersburg Police Department is searching for a driver who hit a motorcyclist Saturday morning and fled the scene.
Third person arrested after woman’s body found in burning St. Pete dumpster
A third person accused of burning a woman in a St. Pete dumpster in August has been arrested.
A third person accused of burning a woman in a St. Pete dumpster in August has been arrested.
Fire lieutenant, Lakeland Kona Ice owner, Moffitt cancer researcher arrested in Hillsborough child sex sting
A lieutenant with the Pinellas Park Fire Department, a Lakeland Kona Ice owner and a Moffitt Cancer Center researcher were all arrested during a child sex sting, deputies said.
A lieutenant with the Pinellas Park Fire Department, a Lakeland Kona Ice owner and a Moffitt Cancer Center researcher were all arrested during a child sex sting, deputies said.