Video: Suspect with flamethrower torches flag at Uhuru House in St. Petersburg

St. Pete police are looking for a suspect with a flamethrower who set fire to the African flag raised in front of the St. Pete Uhuru House Black community center Friday.

How to stay safe while boating over the Fourth of July weekend

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Pinellas County Sherriff’s Office, is reminding boaters of the importance of boater safety equipment and the dangers of operating a boat while under the influence.

Florida Gator Bobby Finke returns home after breaking two American swimming records

Bobby Finke returned to the University of Florida’s campus wearing two more championship medals. Less than a year after winning two Olympic golds, the Clearwater swimmer hauled in another pair at the World Championships in Hungry in June.

Car crashes into Sunset Grille in St. Pete

St. Pete police are investigating after a car crashed into the corner of a restaurant overnight.

Son of fallen Tarpon Spring police officer sworn in as Tampa International Airport officer

Andrew Kondek is carrying on a legacy in law enforcement. Thursday, the son of fallen Tarpon Springs Police Officer Charles Kondek was officially sworn in as a member of the Tampa International Airport Police Department.

Armed carjacking suspect who wanted 'shootout with law enforcement' shot and killed by Pinellas deputies

An armed carjacking in Hillsborough County ended with a deadly shooting involving a deputy in Safety Harbor, according to law enforcement in Pinellas County. The suspect, identified by law enforcement as Robert Hubbard, was shot and killed.

Pinellas County detectives investigating cold case tip in Largo

A cold case tip led Pinellas detectives to Largo, near the Pinellas Trail, where excavation work began Wednesday morning.

St. Pete mayor announces city will nix Trop redevelopment proposals – and start over

The St. Pete mayor announced that much has changed in the community since the city first took proposals on redevelopment ideas for the Trop two years ago, and it's best to go back to the drawing board.

St. Pete man dies trying to save teen in Lake Michigan

Lifeguards recovered the body of a Florida man Monday after he tried to save the life of a teenager, Indiana conservation officers said.

Tarpon Springs commissioners place a hold on controversial Anclote apartment plan as legal battle continues

In a big win for an environmental group in Tarpon Springs, city commissioners voted Tuesday to block a developer's plans to build an apartment complex along the Anclote River, meaning permits and contracts are on hold until a lawsuit challenging the project is resolved.

"It can be gone just like that': COVID survivor leaves hospital after 6-month battle for life

Shereman Davis went into the hospital around Christmas, battling against COVID-19. She thought she may never walk or talk again, but she left the hospital with a renewed hope and outlook on life.

Pinellas deputy fired for falsely accusing innocent person of drug activity, sheriff says

A Pinellas deputy is out of a job after an investigation found that he falsely accused an innocent person of being involved in drug activity in order to cover up the fact that he surfed the internet for several hours in his patrol vehicle.

Coast Guard: 7 rescued after lighting strikes boat 100 miles off Clearwater

Seven people taking part in a fishing tournament had to be rescued Saturday after their boat was struck by lightning off the coast of Clearwater.