Pinellas County updates evacuation zones for nearly 48,000 households ahead of hurricane season
Thousands of Pinellas County homes have a new evacuation zone for this hurricane season and officials are urging residents to check their zones.
Thousands of Pinellas County homes have a new evacuation zone for this hurricane season and officials are urging residents to check their zones.
‘I’ll make a deal to turn a blind eye': Pinellas official arrested for quid pro quo with contractor
An investigator for Pinellas County’s Construction Licensing Board is behind bars after detectives said she used her position to bribe and retaliate against several builders and property owners.
An investigator for Pinellas County’s Construction Licensing Board is behind bars after detectives said she used her position to bribe and retaliate against several builders and property owners.
'Longtime acquaintance' of St. Pete murder suspect stabbed to death, body left in garage
St. Pete police revealed the victim was a 'longtime acquaintance" of the murder suspect, who was renovating a home. The victim, identified as a 65-year-old man, stopped by the house and was fatally stabbed.
St. Pete police revealed the victim was a 'longtime acquaintance" of the murder suspect, who was renovating a home. The victim, identified as a 65-year-old man, stopped by the house and was fatally stabbed.
Man arrested after body found inside garage of St. Pete home, police say
A man was arrested on a first-degree murder charge after another man's body was found in the garage of a St. Petersburg home undergoing renovations, police said.
A man was arrested on a first-degree murder charge after another man's body was found in the garage of a St. Petersburg home undergoing renovations, police said.
Holocaust survivor discovers real birth name decades after being separated from family
In 1943, as a teenager, Mary Wygodski was taken from her family and sent to three different concentration camps. They are memories that still haunt her to this day.
In 1943, as a teenager, Mary Wygodski was taken from her family and sent to three different concentration camps. They are memories that still haunt her to this day.
St. Pete police: Witnesses detain fleeing hit-and-run driver until officers arrived
St. Petersburg police say they made an arrest in a deadly hit-and-run that occurred Monday night, and it was mostly due to a group of bystanders.
St. Petersburg police say they made an arrest in a deadly hit-and-run that occurred Monday night, and it was mostly due to a group of bystanders.
Pinellas County's school board members select Kevin Hendrick as next superintendent
School board members in Pinellas County selected Kevin Hendrick as the next superintendent.
School board members in Pinellas County selected Kevin Hendrick as the next superintendent.
Pinellas deputy fired after DUI arrest
A Pinellas County Sheriff's deputy is out of a job after she was arrested for DUI early Tuesday morning. Investigators said when officers pulled her over, she was slurring her speech, had bloodshot eyes, and her blood-alcohol level was nearly three times the legal limit.
A Pinellas County Sheriff's deputy is out of a job after she was arrested for DUI early Tuesday morning. Investigators said when officers pulled her over, she was slurring her speech, had bloodshot eyes, and her blood-alcohol level was nearly three times the legal limit.
Britney Spears miscarriage shines light on common loss early on during pregnancy
For many women, finding out you are having a baby is a joyous time. However, 10% to 20% of known pregnancies end in a miscarriage, with the risk increasing with age.
For many women, finding out you are having a baby is a joyous time. However, 10% to 20% of known pregnancies end in a miscarriage, with the risk increasing with age.
Two congressional candidates in Pinellas County stop campaigns due to Florida's new redistricting map
Two Democratic candidates for Congress in Pinellas County have now stopped their campaigns and dropped out of races because of Florida’s new redistricting map.
Two Democratic candidates for Congress in Pinellas County have now stopped their campaigns and dropped out of races because of Florida’s new redistricting map.
Pinellas County non-profit develops next generation of tech entrepreneurs
A Tampa Bay pitch competition is helping young entrepreneurs turn ideas into real products.
A Tampa Bay pitch competition is helping young entrepreneurs turn ideas into real products.
Clearwater man buries father's 18-year-old dog alive in backyard, police say
A Clearwater man was arrested after admitting he buried his father's dog alive. When confronted by police, he laughed while describing the scenario, according to officers.
A Clearwater man was arrested after admitting he buried his father's dog alive. When confronted by police, he laughed while describing the scenario, according to officers.
Florida woman on electric shopping cart batters Walmart employee, police say
A St. Petersburg woman was arrested after police say she tore through a Largo Walmart on an electric shopping cart, damaging merchandise, slapping an employee and using profanity when staff asked her to leave.
A St. Petersburg woman was arrested after police say she tore through a Largo Walmart on an electric shopping cart, damaging merchandise, slapping an employee and using profanity when staff asked her to leave.
PCSO: Largo man accused of abusing more than 30 dogs, neglecting 2 children
A Largo man is facing numerous charges after deputies say they found more than 30 dogs that appeared to be abused in his backyard along with two neglected children, firearms and cocaine inside his home.
A Largo man is facing numerous charges after deputies say they found more than 30 dogs that appeared to be abused in his backyard along with two neglected children, firearms and cocaine inside his home.
Bay Area sees spike in visitors as Florida reports record number of tourists
A record number of tourists visited Florida during the first three months of the year. In the Tampa Bay area, visitation numbers are also shattering records, even ones set pre-pandemic.
A record number of tourists visited Florida during the first three months of the year. In the Tampa Bay area, visitation numbers are also shattering records, even ones set pre-pandemic.
St. Pete’s CALL Program serves more than 3,000 people in first year, city council extends program
Since the program started in February 2021, CALL has served over 3,000 people, completed over 5,400 contacts (a combination of live calls, follow-ups and referrals) and received over 1,000 officer referrals.
Since the program started in February 2021, CALL has served over 3,000 people, completed over 5,400 contacts (a combination of live calls, follow-ups and referrals) and received over 1,000 officer referrals.
59-year-old woman celebrates lifelong dream after graduating from nursing school
At 59 years old, Donna Hanson is celebrating her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse. It's been her passion since she was a child.
At 59 years old, Donna Hanson is celebrating her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse. It's been her passion since she was a child.
Pinellas County commissioners to renegotiate Cross Bay Ferry agreement
This week Pinellas County Commissioners voted to go back to the negotiating table for next season because they think they are paying too much for the ferry service.
This week Pinellas County Commissioners voted to go back to the negotiating table for next season because they think they are paying too much for the ferry service.
Hand-painted replica of 'Apotheosis of Hercules' on ceiling of Tarpon Springs home
The original “Apotheosis of Hercules” is in the French Palace of Versailles, but a new hand-painted replica is in a Tarpon Springs home. The painting depicts Hercules becoming a god.
The original “Apotheosis of Hercules” is in the French Palace of Versailles, but a new hand-painted replica is in a Tarpon Springs home. The painting depicts Hercules becoming a god.
Pinellas school board interviews three candidates for next superintendent
In less than a week, Pinellas County parents and staff will know who the district's next superintendent will be.
In less than a week, Pinellas County parents and staff will know who the district's next superintendent will be.