SunRunner will launch in a few weeks, easing St. Pete Beach parking headaches

Beachgoers in Pinellas County know finding parking can be a real hassle, especially during holidays like Labor Day – but those worries may soon be a thing of the past as the SunRunner is scheduled to be up and running in October.

Powerboat race draws international crowd to St. Petersburg

The second-annual P1 St. Pete Powerboat Grand Prix wrapped up Sunday afternoon, and brought 60 race teams to the Bay Area from around the world, including Australia, Sweden, Norway, Canada, New Zealand, and Italy.

Sunshine Skyway shines light on ovarian cancer

The Sunshine Skyway is changing colors again in hopes of bringing attention to Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. 

Rays beat Yankees 9-0 to move within 5 games in AL East

Jeffrey Springs pitched neatly into the sixth inning, Christian Bethancourt hit a seventh-inning two-run homer, and the Tampa Bay Rays moved within five games of the AL East-leading New York Yankees with a 9-0 victory on Friday night.

St. Pete deputy mayor resigns following bullying allegations

St. Pete deputy mayor Stephanie Owens has resigned in the wake of allegations she participated in a "hostile work environment." The city's now-former communications director resigned Thursday, citing an "overall culture of bullying."

Bradenton man sentenced to 35 years in prison for killing Pinellas deputy in 2021

Deputy Michael Magli’s death was the first death in the line of duty for the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. Friday, the man deputies say is responsible for cutting his life short was sentenced to 35 years in prison after changing his plea to guilty.

Vigil held for Largo High teen killed in crash while walking to Clearwater bus stop

Family and friends honored a 15-year-old boy’s memory Thursday evening after he died in a crash last week as he walked to the school bus stop in Clearwater. 

Tampa Bay Rowdies' defender makes shocking return after broken ankle

Five months after a broken ankle should have ended his season, Robert Castellanos was back at Al Lang Stadium playing in his first full game since the injury. 

Clearwater church unveils new solar rooftop that will power entire facility

The Trinity Presbyterian Church in Clearwater is adding another source to its power of prayer. Members of the church joined community members at a ribbon cutting to unveil the church's new solar rooftop. 

Treasure Island Fire Rescue adopts beagle puppy rescued from Virginia breeding facility

Treasure Island Fire Rescue's newest member is "Captain," an 8-month-old beagle puppy that was one of the 4,000 dogs rescued from a Virginia research and breeding facility. The newly adopted pup will serve as a therapy dog for first responders and will be the official mascot for the fire department.

'Mermaiding' provides community underwater escape

A group of mermaids have turned the pool at the Sirata Beach Resort on St. Pete Beach into a lagoon. They are part of the growing "mermaiding" community. 

Parts of Gandy Beach blocked off to protect mangroves, environment

Big changes are happening at a popular waterside hangout in Pinellas County. Officials are cracking down at Gandy Beach, blocking off the mangroves and large beach area to vehicles in an effort to protect the environment.

Marine veteran to lead Pinellas Park bicycle ride for Wounded Warriors

Marine veteran Mike Delancey's life changed forever when he was injured overseas while serving in his second deployment. It's the reason he celebrates his "alive day" each year on September 1, the day he survived.