Boy on bike seriously injured after being hit by car in Palm Harbor: FHP

An 11-year-old boy on a bike was seriously injured after being hit by a car on Florida Ave. near County Road 1, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

President Barack Obama Main Library reopens after years of renovations

After one of the longest renovation projects in Bay Area history, the President Barack Obama Main Library in St. Petersburg has officially reopened to the public.

St. Pete homeowners still waiting for permits to make hurricane repairs, city offers new timeline

The signs of recovery are everywhere in St. Petersburg after last year’s hurricanes, but for some residents, they aren’t even close to being back to normal. They’re still waiting for permits to start rebuilding their lives.

Hurricane Helene recovery in St. Pete continues one year later

It’s been one year since Hurricane Helene hit the Bay Area and while many strides have been made, recovery efforts continue in St. Petersburg.

St. Pete City Council voices support to save shuttered Science Center

After being closed for more than a decade, the St. Petersburg Science Center may have just gotten a lifeline from the City Council.

Thunder on the water: Offshore Nationals take over Clearwater Beach this weekend

Clearwater Beach will transform into a racing hotspot this weekend as the 2025 XINSURANCE Clearwater Offshore Nationals bring nearly 90 high-powered race boats to the Gulf of Mexico.

St. Petersburg City Council approves Shore Acres floodgate study

The wheels are now in motion for a study to see how two floodgates in Shore Acres will work to eliminate future flooding. St. Petersburg City Council approved having an engineering company analyze data to determine if this is the best course of action for the entire city. 

St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch reflects on Hurricane Helene one year later

Waterlogged furniture and mementos that made Arthur Finegold’s house a home still sit in the living room he hasn’t used in a year. Hurricane Helene is to blame. 

Suspect in custody after St. Pete motel shooting injures man

A suspect is in custody after a St. Petersburg motel shooting that injured one man on Thursday, according to police. 

Clearwater launches initiative to become first autism certified city in Florida

On Thursday morning, Clearwater community leaders launched an initiative to become the first autism certified city in Florida and the second in the country.

St. Pete residents still getting giant water bills – with no relief: 'Just no sympathy'

Months after the City of St. Petersburg claimed its water billing issues were resolved, residents are still opening shocking bills — and getting little to no help.

Sen. Ashley Moody visits Treasure Island days before Hurricane Helene anniversary

U.S. Senator Ashley Moody continued her push for hurricane safety legislation Wednesday afternoon in Treasure Island as she touted the “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act," during a press conference.

Tierra Verde residents push back against massive marina expansion

A plan to nearly double the size of the Tierra Verde Marina has sparked backlash from neighbors who said the project would bring more traffic, congestion and the loss of key businesses on their small island community.

MLB owners approve sale of Tampa Bay Rays to group led by Jacksonville-based developer

The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to a group led by a Jacksonville-based developer took a big step forward on Monday, with Major League Baseball owners unanimously approving the transfer of the franchise.