USF Marine Laboratory devastated by two-alarm blaze
The University of South Florida St. Petersburg Marine Science Laboratory caught fire Saturday evening. The building is likely a total loss, according to St. Petersburg Fire District Chief Michael Lewis.
The University of South Florida St. Petersburg Marine Science Laboratory caught fire Saturday evening. The building is likely a total loss, according to St. Petersburg Fire District Chief Michael Lewis.
Crews battle fire at building on USF St. Pete campus
Crews were battling a fire near the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus Saturday afternoon.
Crews were battling a fire near the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus Saturday afternoon.
WWII Navy Airman laid to rest in Clearwater more than 80 years after being killed in action
After more than 80 years of uncertainty, the family of Robert Louis Cyr Jr. is finally able to bring their loved one home.
After more than 80 years of uncertainty, the family of Robert Louis Cyr Jr. is finally able to bring their loved one home.
Man in custody after making threats, barricading himself in apartment complex: SPPD
The St. Petersburg Police Department has taken a man into custody after he barricaded himself at the Vantage Point Apartments in St. Pete.
The St. Petersburg Police Department has taken a man into custody after he barricaded himself at the Vantage Point Apartments in St. Pete.
St. Pete police officer involved in crash with motorcycle, rider critically injured: SPPD
A St. Petersburg police officer was involved in a crash with a motorcycle Friday night that left the rider with life-threatening injuries, according to the St. Pete Police Department.
A St. Petersburg police officer was involved in a crash with a motorcycle Friday night that left the rider with life-threatening injuries, according to the St. Pete Police Department.
Egmont Key restoration effort grows after Hurricane Helene devastation
Environmental advocates and leaders in the Bay Area are pushing to restore and preserve Egmont Key, one of the region's precious landmarks.
Environmental advocates and leaders in the Bay Area are pushing to restore and preserve Egmont Key, one of the region's precious landmarks.
Partial roof collapse at former Madeira Beach Winn-Dixie under renovation
Madeira Beach firefighters responded to a partial roof collapse at an old grocery store in the city on Friday morning.
Madeira Beach firefighters responded to a partial roof collapse at an old grocery store in the city on Friday morning.
Oldsmar crash leaves 2 children hospitalized with serious injuries: PCSO
Deputies are investigating a crash in Oldsmar that sent multiple people, including two young children who were seriously injured, to the hospital Thursday afternoon, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies are investigating a crash in Oldsmar that sent multiple people, including two young children who were seriously injured, to the hospital Thursday afternoon, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
St. Pete hears proposals from the final four developers for the Historic Gas Plant District
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch wants to move forward with plans to redevelop the Historic Gas Plant District.
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch wants to move forward with plans to redevelop the Historic Gas Plant District.
Fans question Tropicana Field safety after viral video shows moving support columns
Fans are raising new safety concerns about Tropicana Field after video recorded during a Tampa Bay Rays game over the weekend appeared to show shaking support columns inside the dome stadium.
Fans are raising new safety concerns about Tropicana Field after video recorded during a Tampa Bay Rays game over the weekend appeared to show shaking support columns inside the dome stadium.
Florida redistricting map would split Tampa into 3 districts
The new congressional map approved by the Florida House and Senate will greatly impact voters in the Bay Area if it survives a legal challenge.
The new congressional map approved by the Florida House and Senate will greatly impact voters in the Bay Area if it survives a legal challenge.
Pinellas County first responders push for water safety after rise in child drownings
Pinellas County first responders say there were more than two dozen pediatric water submersions in 2025. During National Water Safety Month, they want to raise awareness with families about drowning prevention.
Pinellas County first responders say there were more than two dozen pediatric water submersions in 2025. During National Water Safety Month, they want to raise awareness with families about drowning prevention.
Pinellas County mother arrested months after her unsupervised 2-year-old son was hit, killed by truck: FHP
A Pinellas County mother is now facing felony charges months after the Florida Highway Patrol says her 2-year-old son wandered into the road in front of a pickup truck. The truck ran over the child, killing him outside the family’s home.
A Pinellas County mother is now facing felony charges months after the Florida Highway Patrol says her 2-year-old son wandered into the road in front of a pickup truck. The truck ran over the child, killing him outside the family’s home.
Lithia man arrested after crashing into Road Ranger in construction zone: FHP
A 32-year-old Lithia man has been arrested after crashing into a Road Ranger on I-275 Wednesday night.
A 32-year-old Lithia man has been arrested after crashing into a Road Ranger on I-275 Wednesday night.
Tampa Bay shelter celebrates National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day with adoption specials
As shelters across the country mark National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day Thursday, local shelters are offering adoption specials to help animals find permanent homes.
As shelters across the country mark National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day Thursday, local shelters are offering adoption specials to help animals find permanent homes.
Tarpon Springs hit-and-run crash: Suspect arrested after motorcyclist seriously injured: TSPD
The Tarpon Springs Police Department has arrested a 23-year-old driver who reportedly left the scene of a crash that sent a motorcyclist to the hospital with serious injuries Wednesday evening.
The Tarpon Springs Police Department has arrested a 23-year-old driver who reportedly left the scene of a crash that sent a motorcyclist to the hospital with serious injuries Wednesday evening.
Pinellas County land sale sparks Clearwater residents' fears over possible Scientology downtown expansion
Concerns are growing over the future of downtown Clearwater, as Pinellas County Commissioners consider selling or leasing publicly owned land.
Concerns are growing over the future of downtown Clearwater, as Pinellas County Commissioners consider selling or leasing publicly owned land.
Drones with live camera feed give St. Petersburg police officers real-time information during active calls
St. Petersburg police officers have a new vantage point on crime scenes before they even step out of their patrol cars, thanks to a fleet of 11 drones that have cameras that live stream information about suspects and scenes, and get there in half the time.
St. Petersburg police officers have a new vantage point on crime scenes before they even step out of their patrol cars, thanks to a fleet of 11 drones that have cameras that live stream information about suspects and scenes, and get there in half the time.
BayCare partners with Rovex to test robots tasked with moving equipment at Clearwater hospital
Healthcare workers are often tasked with the physical labor of moving equipment and patients across sprawling hospital campuses, but a new pilot program in Clearwater hopes to offload that on to robots.
Healthcare workers are often tasked with the physical labor of moving equipment and patients across sprawling hospital campuses, but a new pilot program in Clearwater hopes to offload that on to robots.
Largo man serving life since 1990: Attorneys file new motion in alleged wrongful conviction case
Attorneys are pushing to free a Largo man who they say was wrongfully convicted of several crimes almost 40 years ago.
Attorneys are pushing to free a Largo man who they say was wrongfully convicted of several crimes almost 40 years ago.