Free books delivered to Florida students thanks to massive influx of donations
Research shows 88% of high schoolers who don't graduate were struggling to read in third grade. A free book delivery program in Florida aims to turn the tide on literacy.
Research shows 88% of high schoolers who don't graduate were struggling to read in third grade. A free book delivery program in Florida aims to turn the tide on literacy.
Man claiming to be Jesus kisses minor in Florida gym locker room, police say
A man who says he was Jesus Christ in another life is accused of forcibly kissing a juvenile in the locker room of a Pinellas County gym.
A man who says he was Jesus Christ in another life is accused of forcibly kissing a juvenile in the locker room of a Pinellas County gym.
Pediatric cancer patient inspires players, fans at the ballpark
A Pinellas County third-grader battling cancer for the second time recently threw out the first pitch at a high school baseball game in Dunedin.
A Pinellas County third-grader battling cancer for the second time recently threw out the first pitch at a high school baseball game in Dunedin.
Pinellas County Schools adjust start times for 12 schools
A dozen schools in Pinellas County will be adjusting their bell schedules in the fall as the district says it currently has too many routes and not enough bus drivers, which causes students to be late to class.
A dozen schools in Pinellas County will be adjusting their bell schedules in the fall as the district says it currently has too many routes and not enough bus drivers, which causes students to be late to class.
Pinellas County prosecutors work to extradite man charged in two St. Pete killings
Pinellas County prosecutors charged a man accused in two St. Petersburg killings with two counts of first-degree murder, and now they want him moved to their jail.
Pinellas County prosecutors charged a man accused in two St. Petersburg killings with two counts of first-degree murder, and now they want him moved to their jail.
Special session called for Florida lawmakers to consider property insurance legislation
Governor DeSantis said in his proclamation that called for the special session that it's necessary for the state to act to stabilize the insurance market for policy holders before the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane season. Hurricane season starts June 1 and ends November 30.
Governor DeSantis said in his proclamation that called for the special session that it's necessary for the state to act to stabilize the insurance market for policy holders before the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane season. Hurricane season starts June 1 and ends November 30.
St. Pete mayor weighs two finalists for redeveloping Tropicana Field's land
Mayor Ken Welch’s office and city council had 15 new questions for the two finalists the most pressing topic: The drastic spike in rent.
Mayor Ken Welch’s office and city council had 15 new questions for the two finalists the most pressing topic: The drastic spike in rent.
Person of interest in random St. Pete killings arrested on first-degree murder charges, police say
The person of interest named in two separate St. Petersburg killings was arrested on two counts of first-degree murder, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
The person of interest named in two separate St. Petersburg killings was arrested on two counts of first-degree murder, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Air taxis could fly commuters across Tampa Bay by 2025
Aircraft that take off and land like a drone could be part of the future of transportation around Tampa Bay.
Aircraft that take off and land like a drone could be part of the future of transportation around Tampa Bay.
FHP: State trooper injured after drunk driver plows into patrol car at crash scene
A state trooper is recovering after being hit by an accused drunk driver while protecting a crash scene.
A state trooper is recovering after being hit by an accused drunk driver while protecting a crash scene.
Clearwater police searching for attempted murder suspect
The Clearwater Police Department is searching for a man they say is wanted in connection with a shooting that severely injured an adult male Thursday night.
The Clearwater Police Department is searching for a man they say is wanted in connection with a shooting that severely injured an adult male Thursday night.
CPD: Man hospitalized after crashing into police vehicle
The Clearwater Police Department is investigating after they say a man drove into a police cruiser causing a chain reaction crash Friday night.
The Clearwater Police Department is investigating after they say a man drove into a police cruiser causing a chain reaction crash Friday night.
‘He was going to kill that cop’: Sheriff wants man accused of shooting at 2 officers to get life in prison
A St. Petersburg man with a long criminal history may be sentenced to life in prison for shooting at two officers, carjacking a man at gunpoint and leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase after a domestic incident Tuesday night, according to Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri.
A St. Petersburg man with a long criminal history may be sentenced to life in prison for shooting at two officers, carjacking a man at gunpoint and leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase after a domestic incident Tuesday night, according to Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri.
Firefighters battle heavy smoke at medical cannabis dispensary in Clearwater
Firefighters knocked back flames coming out of a medical marijuana dispensary in Clearwater Thursday.
Firefighters knocked back flames coming out of a medical marijuana dispensary in Clearwater Thursday.
Pinellas Park officer recovering after shooting at gas station; 1 arrested
One Pinellas Park officer is recovering Wednesday after a confrontation with a suspect turned violent late last night at a Circle K gas station.
One Pinellas Park officer is recovering Wednesday after a confrontation with a suspect turned violent late last night at a Circle K gas station.
New waterfront swing tributes St. Petersburg's famous 'Green Benches'
The $20,000 prototype was paid for by the Majeed Foundation and provides a spectacular waterfront seat in a city that made sitting famous.
The $20,000 prototype was paid for by the Majeed Foundation and provides a spectacular waterfront seat in a city that made sitting famous.
Police: Pinellas Park officer shot at gas station, suspect in custody
A Pinellas Park police officer was shot while responding to a call for service at the Circle K gas station on Ulmerton Road late Tuesday evening, according to the police department. A suspect is currently in custody, officers said.
A Pinellas Park police officer was shot while responding to a call for service at the Circle K gas station on Ulmerton Road late Tuesday evening, according to the police department. A suspect is currently in custody, officers said.
Tampa woman killed after crashing car into Tarpon Springs patrol vehicle, troopers say
A driver from Tampa passed away after colliding into the back of a parked Tarpon Springs patrol vehicle on Tuesday morning.
A driver from Tampa passed away after colliding into the back of a parked Tarpon Springs patrol vehicle on Tuesday morning.
St. Pete mayor prepares to make design pick for redeveloping Tropicana Field land
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch said he will make his pick for the developer to reshape the Tropicana Field land by June 30 – but first he has some deeper questions for the two finalists. He made the announcement while reflecting on his first 100 days in office on Monday.
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch said he will make his pick for the developer to reshape the Tropicana Field land by June 30 – but first he has some deeper questions for the two finalists. He made the announcement while reflecting on his first 100 days in office on Monday.
From player to coach: Man brings tennis passion to kids in St. Pete community
Coach Rob Perry is teaching kids how to hit a tennis ball in his South St. Pete community through his free program "Sowing Seeds Tennis." He said coaching tennis is more than trying to find the next great tennis star.
Coach Rob Perry is teaching kids how to hit a tennis ball in his South St. Pete community through his free program "Sowing Seeds Tennis." He said coaching tennis is more than trying to find the next great tennis star.