St. Pete city council debates inclusive city flags after state stripped street murals

City leaders in St. Petersburg said they’re determined to reclaim messages that were paved over by the state. The Black History Matters and Pride street murals were erased under orders from Governor Ron DeSantis, in a statewide effort to remove "ideology" from public roadways.

Teen bicyclist hospitalized after being hit by car in Clearwater

A 16-year-old bicyclist was taken to the hospital after being hit by a car along Court Street in Clearwater Thursday afternoon, according to first responders. 

Record prices on gold bring sellers, investors to Bay Area jewelers

The price of gold has smashed through $4,000 an ounce for the first time on record, with silver racing toward $50/oz. amid safe-haven buying and policy shifts that favor industrial metals. 

Shore Acres resident who served meals from his yard after Helene, Milton starting non-profit

Following Milton and Hurricane Helene, Matt Thorn started serving meals and handing out supplies to the community from his front yard in Shore Acres. He called it the Relief Market and Grille.

New Rays ownership pledges commitment to Tampa Bay area

The new ownership group of the Rays affirmed their commitment to keeping the team in the Tampa Bay area during their first press conference on Tuesday morning.

St. Pete food pantry expands due to demand

Love Thy Neighbor’s founder says the food pantry and thrift shop serve about 2,000 every two weeks.

Pinellas Park man killed in officer-involved shooting: PCSO

A Pinellas Park man is dead after an officer-involved shooting at a home on the 4300 block of 82nd Ave. N.

‘Taste of the Beaches’ returns after one-year hiatus celebrating resilience

Next week marks one year since Hurricane Milton tore through the coastline, just days after residents were already reeling from Hurricane Helene. Dozens of businesses were damaged or forced to shut their doors.

St. Pete Police search for driver in fatal hit-and-run crash

A 61-year-old woman was struck and killed as she was walking across Dartmoor St. N at the Joyce Terrace N intersection, according to the St. Pete Police Department.

Hulk Hogan to have portion of Clearwater Trail named in his honor

Hulk Hogan, the iconic wrestler who died in Clearwater in July, will have a portion of the Clearwater Trail named after him.