Teen dies after accidental shooting in St. Pete over the weekend
A 15-year-old, who was handling a gun, died after he was accidentally shot over the weekend in St. Petersburg, police said.
A 15-year-old, who was handling a gun, died after he was accidentally shot over the weekend in St. Petersburg, police said.
Clearwater asks residents if aerial gondolas should be considered to reduce traffic
Would you ride a gondola from downtown to Clearwater Beach? The city wants to know before it embarks on the possibility of a new way to skip beach traffic.
Would you ride a gondola from downtown to Clearwater Beach? The city wants to know before it embarks on the possibility of a new way to skip beach traffic.
One-on-one with Christine Quinn: GOP House candidate opposes vaccine requirements, disputes climate science
Christine Quinn is 1 of 5 Republican candidates running in one of Florida's most competitive Congressional primaries, the 13th U.S. House District left vacant by its current holder, Charlie Crist. Quinn does not believe Joe Biden was the winner of the 2020 presidential election, opposes COVID vaccine and requirements for schools, and denies humans are behind climate change.
Christine Quinn is 1 of 5 Republican candidates running in one of Florida's most competitive Congressional primaries, the 13th U.S. House District left vacant by its current holder, Charlie Crist. Quinn does not believe Joe Biden was the winner of the 2020 presidential election, opposes COVID vaccine and requirements for schools, and denies humans are behind climate change.
What could be next for the Albert Whitted Airport in St. Pete?
Should St. Pete’s city-owned Albert Whitted Airport be used as something else? It’s a question Mayor Ken Welch’s administration wants to answer.
Should St. Pete’s city-owned Albert Whitted Airport be used as something else? It’s a question Mayor Ken Welch’s administration wants to answer.
Toddler with 'hundreds' of injuries dies after being thrown against a wall, St. Pete police say
A 3-year-old had burns, cuts, fractures and "hundreds of small scars covering her body" when she was brought to the hospital after allegedly being thrown against a wall, according to St. Pete police. The child died from her injuries and two adults have been charged with murder.
A 3-year-old had burns, cuts, fractures and "hundreds of small scars covering her body" when she was brought to the hospital after allegedly being thrown against a wall, according to St. Pete police. The child died from her injuries and two adults have been charged with murder.
Early voting now underway across Bay Area, with many mail ballots already cast
Saturday, August 13 was the first day of early voting for seven counties around Tampa Bay.
Saturday, August 13 was the first day of early voting for seven counties around Tampa Bay.
Pinellas County Schools' new superintendent credits student-focused culture for teacher retention
Teacher shortages have worried school systems across the country and in the Tampa Bay area, but it’s not a dire situation in Pinellas County.
Teacher shortages have worried school systems across the country and in the Tampa Bay area, but it’s not a dire situation in Pinellas County.
Bay Area volunteers grow garden to feed those in need
With the rising cost of pretty much everything these days it can be financially hard on a lot of families and with that comes food insecurities, but a Bay Area man is trying to make a difference through community and gardening.
With the rising cost of pretty much everything these days it can be financially hard on a lot of families and with that comes food insecurities, but a Bay Area man is trying to make a difference through community and gardening.
One-on-one with Anna Paulina Luna: Her views on banning oil exports, ‘pork’ infrastructure spending, vaccines
Anna Paulina Luna is 1 of 5 Republican candidates running in one of Florida's most competitive Congressional primaries, the 13th U.S. House District left vacant by Charlie Crist who is running to be the Democratic nominee for governor. Luna was the Republican nominee in 2020 and hopes the redistricting process and an endorsement from former President Trump, will play in her favor.
Anna Paulina Luna is 1 of 5 Republican candidates running in one of Florida's most competitive Congressional primaries, the 13th U.S. House District left vacant by Charlie Crist who is running to be the Democratic nominee for governor. Luna was the Republican nominee in 2020 and hopes the redistricting process and an endorsement from former President Trump, will play in her favor.
One-on-one with Amanda Makki: Pinellas candidate on 'rigged' election, firing Fauci, climate change
Amanda Makki is 1 of 5 Republican candidates running in one of Florida's most competitive Congressional primaries, the 13th U.S. House District left vacant by Charlie Crist who is running to be the Democratic nominee for governor. Makki worked in Congress under Senator Lisa Murkowski as a healthcare attorney trying to stop the passage of the Affordable Care Act, aka 'Obamacare.'
Amanda Makki is 1 of 5 Republican candidates running in one of Florida's most competitive Congressional primaries, the 13th U.S. House District left vacant by Charlie Crist who is running to be the Democratic nominee for governor. Makki worked in Congress under Senator Lisa Murkowski as a healthcare attorney trying to stop the passage of the Affordable Care Act, aka 'Obamacare.'
St. Pete City Council votes down putting rent control ordinance on ballot
For the second time this year, St. Petersburg city councilors have voted down putting a rent control ordinance on the ballot.
For the second time this year, St. Petersburg city councilors have voted down putting a rent control ordinance on the ballot.
'Please slow down': St. Pete police see increase in school zone speeding violations
School started in Pinellas County this week, which means more traffic. St. Petersburg police are warning drivers that they need to slow down after noticing a high number of citations issued in school zones.
School started in Pinellas County this week, which means more traffic. St. Petersburg police are warning drivers that they need to slow down after noticing a high number of citations issued in school zones.
Police: 6 shot by gel pellets in St. Pete may have been victims of viral TikTok challenge
Police in St. Petersburg are investigating after several people were shot by gel pellets over the weekend.
Police in St. Petersburg are investigating after several people were shot by gel pellets over the weekend.
One-on-one with Kevin Hayslett: His views on inflation, same-sex marriage, running as a Trump Republican
Pinellas County has one of the most competitive congressional primaries in the state and all five Republicans vying for the nomination have agreed to interviews with Fox 13 Political Editor Craig Patrick. Here is an excerpt of his interview with Kevin Hayslett.
Pinellas County has one of the most competitive congressional primaries in the state and all five Republicans vying for the nomination have agreed to interviews with Fox 13 Political Editor Craig Patrick. Here is an excerpt of his interview with Kevin Hayslett.
St. Pete 'sleep-in' demonstrators bring sleeping bags, tents to City Hall to protest rising rent
A group of St. Pete protesters is pushing for City Council to place a rent control measure on the November ballot. Overnight, they organized a "sleep-in" protest, but law enforcement said they must remove their tents by 7 a.m.
A group of St. Pete protesters is pushing for City Council to place a rent control measure on the November ballot. Overnight, they organized a "sleep-in" protest, but law enforcement said they must remove their tents by 7 a.m.
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch shares vision for Tropicana Field site redevelopment
The process of choosing a developer to transform Tropicana Field and the surrounding area continues after St. Petersburg's new mayor hit the reset button earlier this summer.
The process of choosing a developer to transform Tropicana Field and the surrounding area continues after St. Petersburg's new mayor hit the reset button earlier this summer.
Dunedin preschool teacher arrested for child abuse after video showed her punching toddler: deputies
A preschool teacher in Dunedin faces felony child abuse charges after deputies say she was caught on camera repeatedly punching a toddler in the head, then pushing the child to the ground.
A preschool teacher in Dunedin faces felony child abuse charges after deputies say she was caught on camera repeatedly punching a toddler in the head, then pushing the child to the ground.
‘I was extremely lucky’: 100-year-old WWII veteran shares secret to long life
A WWII veteran who just celebrated his 100th birthday says moderation and luck is the key to living a long life.
A WWII veteran who just celebrated his 100th birthday says moderation and luck is the key to living a long life.
First day of school for Pinellas County's new superintendent of schools
Before the sun was up on the first day of class in Pinellas County, new school superintendent Kevin Hendrick had already arrived to greet bus drivers before they rolled out to pick up students.
Before the sun was up on the first day of class in Pinellas County, new school superintendent Kevin Hendrick had already arrived to greet bus drivers before they rolled out to pick up students.
St. Pete high school unveils new exercise lab for students interested in fitness, medical fields
Lakewood High School students are getting a head start on careers in the fitness and medical field thanks to the school's Athletic Lifestyle Management Academy (ALMA). Tuesday, the school unveiled the program's new exercise lab made possible by their partnerships with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and Valor Fitness.
Lakewood High School students are getting a head start on careers in the fitness and medical field thanks to the school's Athletic Lifestyle Management Academy (ALMA). Tuesday, the school unveiled the program's new exercise lab made possible by their partnerships with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and Valor Fitness.