Opening weekend underway for new athletic facility in St. Pete

As we’re heading into mid-January, many of us have fallen off on our New Year’s resolutions already.  But that’s OK, we can get back on track with a brand-new health space that is celebrating its opening weekend in St. Petersburg.

Pinellas County icon Fred E. Marquis dies at 96

Fred E. Marquis, a former Pinellas County Administrator and retired U.S. Army Major General who helped shape the Bay Area for generations, passed away peacefully on Jan. 3, county officials announced.

Nursing student helps save a man believed to be overdosing

A nursing student in St. Petersburg saved a man's life while she was on her lunch break a few weeks ago.

Pinellas, state leaders break ground on new Science Center in St. Pete

After closing its doors more than a decade ago, the Science Center in St. Petersburg saw physical steps towards its new life Friday. 

St. Pete Athletic celebrating grand opening this weekend

Dubbed St. Pete’s urban country club, St. Pete Athletic has opened its doors and is celebrating its grand opening this weekend.

Clearwater quacks up: world's largest 'rubber duck' goes up in park

An enormous inflatable 'rubber' duck, touted as the world’s largest, is now towering over Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater.

St. Pete luxury high-rise approved, low-income residents facing displacement

A long-debated high-rise is officially moving forward in downtown St. Petersburg despite strong opposition from residents who say they’ll be displaced by the project.

Worker hospitalized after hazmat incident at St. Pete manufacturing facility

A worker was taken to the hospital after being exposed to hazardous materials at a manufacturing facility in St. Petersburg Thursday morning, according to St. Petersburg Fire Rescue.

Gov. DeSantis, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna push to set term limits, end insider trading among Congress

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna advocated for term limits and the prohibition of insider trading among members of Congress during a press conference in Clearwater on Tuesday.

Tarpon Springs Epiphany Day cross retriever carries on family tradition: ‘I couldn’t believe it!’

On Tuesday, Athos Karistinos, retrieved the coveted cross during the 120th annual Tarpon Springs Epiphany Day celebration, carrying on the legacy of his father who retrieved the cross in 1991. 

Tarpon Springs gears up for 120th annual Epiphany Day

It’s an event that’s rich in history and tradition. The 120th annual Greek Orthodox Epiphany Day in Tarpon Springs — commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ by St. John the Baptist.  The ceremony celebrates faith, family and tradition.

Glass art from around the world on display in St. Petersburg

Beautiful glass pieces made by artists from around the world are currently on display for "Magic + Migration: Nature in Contemporary Glass."