Rocker Bret Michaels to headline benefit concert for 50 Legs

An organization helping get prosthetic limbs to those who need them is getting a major boost thanks to Poison frontman (and 'Masked Singer' banana) Bret Michaels, performing in Clearwater this weekend.

New St. Pete mayor raises Grand Prix flag ahead of weekend

You can almost hear the engines revving. The St. Petersburg Firestone Grand Prix will soon be underway.

Firestone Grand Prix rolls back into St. Pete this weekend

The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, which brings several thousand people to the area, returns this weekend.

Accessibility mats, free motorized beach wheelchairs make Clearwater Beach easier for all

Millions of tourists visit Pinellas County beaches each year, yet, for visitors and residents with disabilities, the sand can be treacherous terrain. The city of Clearwater is taking steps to increase accessibility.

2 15-year-old boys shot in South St. Petersburg alley; shooter unknown

One teen is hospitalized with serious injuries and another had a 'superficial' wound after a shooting in South St. Pete. Police say they do not have anyone in custody.

Memorial honors K-9s that made the ultimate sacrifice

Through a trembled voice, Pinellas Park Police Officer Will McCullough honored his fallen K-9 Luuk Tuesday, a dog he says he’d spent the best part of his career alongside.

'Food will win the war': Grouper's thrust into popularity during WWI

Grouper wasn't exactly what they call a "trash-fish," but not far off. It received its first push towards popularity in March 1917, on the eve of the United States entering World War I.

Florida lawmakers aim to cut solar power energy buybacks by 75%

Recent polling shows a bill that would make significant changes to the way utility bills are calculated for customers with solar power is widely unpopular.

Dog who survived being set on fire becomes therapy dog for victims of abuse

In 2018, Denali nearly died when her owner doused her in gasoline, trapped her in a kennel and set the house on fire. But despite all she's been through, she still loves people and happily wags her tail. Now she is a therapy dog for other survivors of domestic violence.

Derelict boat removal to cost Pinellas County $160,000

Pinellas County officials removing 32 derelict boats that are polluting waterways, but the effort will be costly.

Future of Albert Whitted Airport up in the air amid impact study

On Friday, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch addressed a study he's called for to evaluate the economic and community impact of keeping Albert Whitted Airport or possibly redeveloping the 119-acre, city-owned property. 

Despite potential $1,900 fine, Seminole High grad returns book about scuba diving after 47 years

Barry Colbath checked out the “Handbook for Hydronauts" in 1975. When his son found it recently, Colbath decided to see what the fine would be, at 10 cents a day for 47 years. Thankfully, the school's policy is not to charge a fine more than the book's worth.

'Explosive device' brought to Pinellas jail rally was 'novelty device,' ATF finds

The state attorney is dropping the most serious charges against a man who deputies say was arrested with an explosive device at the Pinellas County Jail during a protest on January 6, 2022.