Multiple Belleair Shore residents against ordinance that bans umbrellas at the beach
A skin cancer survivor is fighting back against an umbrella ban at Belleair Shore after he said he received a $116 fine, and he's not alone. Multiple residents feel certain rules violate their rights as homeowners.
A skin cancer survivor is fighting back against an umbrella ban at Belleair Shore after he said he received a $116 fine, and he's not alone. Multiple residents feel certain rules violate their rights as homeowners.
Shore Acres opens revitalized rec center to public
After a nearly two-year revitalization project, the new Shore Acres recreation center is officially open to the public.
After a nearly two-year revitalization project, the new Shore Acres recreation center is officially open to the public.
Baby dolphin in critical condition after becoming tangled in crab trap on Clearwater Beach
A young dolphin found tangled in a crab trap on Clearwater Beach is in critical condition, according to SeaWorld Orlando officials. The dolphin was found near Pier 60, and was taken directly to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitation.
A young dolphin found tangled in a crab trap on Clearwater Beach is in critical condition, according to SeaWorld Orlando officials. The dolphin was found near Pier 60, and was taken directly to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitation.
St. Pete leaders continue gathering input on Tropicana Field site redevelopment
The city of St. Petersburg held the second of three community meetings designed to get input on how the Tropicana Field site should be redeveloped.
The city of St. Petersburg held the second of three community meetings designed to get input on how the Tropicana Field site should be redeveloped.
Largo residents push back on sports complex plans over traffic congestion concerns
Despite pushback, the City of Largo is moving forward with plans to sell city property for a new recreation complex, leaving it up to voters to have the final say.
Despite pushback, the City of Largo is moving forward with plans to sell city property for a new recreation complex, leaving it up to voters to have the final say.
Largo preschool teacher arrested for child abuse after injuring 2-year-old
A 62-year-old woman was fired and arrested for child abuse after she was caught on camera 'forcefully grabbing' a 2-year-old several times at Largo preschool and causing the child to fall to the ground, deputies said.
A 62-year-old woman was fired and arrested for child abuse after she was caught on camera 'forcefully grabbing' a 2-year-old several times at Largo preschool and causing the child to fall to the ground, deputies said.
Woman stabbed at Pinellas Park apartments by 'known subject,' police say
When a 23-year-old woman went to visit a friend at a Pinellas Park apartment, the evening turned into a confrontation where she was stabbed at least five times, police said.
When a 23-year-old woman went to visit a friend at a Pinellas Park apartment, the evening turned into a confrontation where she was stabbed at least five times, police said.
Motorcyclist dead following crash in Indian Shores
Pinellas County deputies say speed appears to be a factor after a motorcyclist collided with a guardrail and later passed away.
Pinellas County deputies say speed appears to be a factor after a motorcyclist collided with a guardrail and later passed away.
Family tries to fulfill 94-year-old mother's dying wish of donating beloved organ
A family is trying to fulfill their mother's dying wish of donating her beloved organ, but they are having trouble finding someone who needs it. They've called several places but still haven't had any luck and now just days to find someone.
A family is trying to fulfill their mother's dying wish of donating her beloved organ, but they are having trouble finding someone who needs it. They've called several places but still haven't had any luck and now just days to find someone.
St. Petersburg ceramist uses art to speak on social justice
A local St. Petersburg artist doesn't focus on beauty when it comes to her work. She sends social justice messages through her ceramic pieces.
A local St. Petersburg artist doesn't focus on beauty when it comes to her work. She sends social justice messages through her ceramic pieces.
Off-duty Pinellas deputy saves kids caught in rip current
A Pinellas deputy is being hailed as a hero for saving the lives of two children who were caught in a rip current and struggling to stay afloat. “Thanks to Deputy LaCorte’s quick response, he was able to prevent a family’s day at the beach from ending in tragedy,” the sheriff's office said.
A Pinellas deputy is being hailed as a hero for saving the lives of two children who were caught in a rip current and struggling to stay afloat. “Thanks to Deputy LaCorte’s quick response, he was able to prevent a family’s day at the beach from ending in tragedy,” the sheriff's office said.
Former pain clinic director returns to court as attorneys negotiate plea deal
Attorneys for a former pain clinic director in Tarpon Springs – accused of extorting a patient for sexual favors – are continuing to negotiate a plea deal.
Attorneys for a former pain clinic director in Tarpon Springs – accused of extorting a patient for sexual favors – are continuing to negotiate a plea deal.
Clearwater man plotted mother’s murder for a year before ‘putting an end to her,’ police say
Police say a Clearwater man spent the past year planning his mother’s death before luring her to his apartment Saturday evening with the sole purpose of taking her life.
Police say a Clearwater man spent the past year planning his mother’s death before luring her to his apartment Saturday evening with the sole purpose of taking her life.
Bay Area school trains mobile RV techs to become entrepreneurs
Students at a Pinellas County school are learning more than just tools of the trade, they are learning how to run their own business.
Students at a Pinellas County school are learning more than just tools of the trade, they are learning how to run their own business.
Pinellas Park police arrest suspect after homeless man found murdered inside abandoned home
A St. Petersburg man was arrested on a first-degree murder charge after a body was discovered Wednesday afternoon, the Pinellas Park Police Department said.
A St. Petersburg man was arrested on a first-degree murder charge after a body was discovered Wednesday afternoon, the Pinellas Park Police Department said.
Largo police searching for missing 91-year-old man
The Largo Police Department is searching for missing 91-year-old Gene Curry, who hasn’t been seen since June 29.
The Largo Police Department is searching for missing 91-year-old Gene Curry, who hasn’t been seen since June 29.
St. Pete leaders allow secondary dwelling on properties to target current housing crisis
St. Petersburg residents can now build accessory dwelling units or garage apartments on their home’s property after city council officially approved the housing option Thursday.
St. Petersburg residents can now build accessory dwelling units or garage apartments on their home’s property after city council officially approved the housing option Thursday.
Legacy of love: Family shares video of couple's final moments together, after 65 years of marriage
Together to the end, video of Wayne and Marilyn Thibeau in hospice, sharing their final moments, has touched thousands online. Their love and commitment to one another is inspiring total strangers to live their own lives with love.
Together to the end, video of Wayne and Marilyn Thibeau in hospice, sharing their final moments, has touched thousands online. Their love and commitment to one another is inspiring total strangers to live their own lives with love.
St. Pete leaders approve first step toward major Dalí Museum expansion on November ballot
City leaders just approved the first step toward expanding the Dalí museum in St. Petersburg. The museum wants to add more space for conferences, education areas for kids and galleries, but they had to build out onto city-owned property to do it.
City leaders just approved the first step toward expanding the Dalí museum in St. Petersburg. The museum wants to add more space for conferences, education areas for kids and galleries, but they had to build out onto city-owned property to do it.
Over-development concerns drive residents to oppose TradeWinds expansion
Residents against a massive proposed TradeWinds Island Resorts expansion are urging their neighbors to show their opposition during a community meeting hosted by the developers.
Residents against a massive proposed TradeWinds Island Resorts expansion are urging their neighbors to show their opposition during a community meeting hosted by the developers.