FHP searching for person of interest in deadly St. Pete hit-and-run
Florida troopers are still searching for the driver who hit and killed a St. Petersburg man who was on an electric scooter. They have since released a surveillance image showing a person of interest.
Florida troopers are still searching for the driver who hit and killed a St. Petersburg man who was on an electric scooter. They have since released a surveillance image showing a person of interest.
Eckerd College student who threatened on-campus violence recently purchased gun, police say
St. Petersburg police arrested a 23-year-old man after he made threatening statements that included “violence” at Eckerd College, they said.
St. Petersburg police arrested a 23-year-old man after he made threatening statements that included “violence” at Eckerd College, they said.
Pints with a purpose: Hops for Hunger feeding Bay Area families in need
Drinking beer can now help families in need. Clearwater-based Big Storm Brewing Co. teamed up with Feeding Tampa Bay to create a new beer.
Drinking beer can now help families in need. Clearwater-based Big Storm Brewing Co. teamed up with Feeding Tampa Bay to create a new beer.
St. Pete artist returns to her roots, beautifies Lealman neighborhood through mural painting
St. Petersburg artist Laura Spencer lets nothing get in the way of her painting. Not even the rain.
St. Petersburg artist Laura Spencer lets nothing get in the way of her painting. Not even the rain.
Tesla driver arrested for DUI after crashing into Belleair Beach home
Pinellas County deputies say a driver was arrested for being intoxicated after crashing into a Belleair Beach house early Thursday morning.
Pinellas County deputies say a driver was arrested for being intoxicated after crashing into a Belleair Beach house early Thursday morning.
Clearwater police search for package theft suspect dressed like 'Captain Jack Sparrow'
Clearwater police released surveillance footage of a suspect who stole an Amazon package from the front of a home. They said the suspect reminds them of 'Captain Jack Sparrow.'
Clearwater police released surveillance footage of a suspect who stole an Amazon package from the front of a home. They said the suspect reminds them of 'Captain Jack Sparrow.'
Protesters outside home of Brian Laundrie's parents could have faced charges under bill advancing in Florida
Scenes have unfolded at the home of Brian Laundrie's parents, a home owned by Derek Chauvin, the officer who killed George Floyd, and by anti-maskers at the home of a Brevard County school board member. Those protests could become illegal under a law advancing in the Florida Legislature.
Scenes have unfolded at the home of Brian Laundrie's parents, a home owned by Derek Chauvin, the officer who killed George Floyd, and by anti-maskers at the home of a Brevard County school board member. Those protests could become illegal under a law advancing in the Florida Legislature.
Florida lawmaker seeks to shield businesses from local government ordinances
A bill moving through the Florida Legislature would allow a business to sue a county or city government if they can prove an ordinance caused a 15% hit to their business. The bill is designed to shield businesses from potential damage from things like mask mandates.
A bill moving through the Florida Legislature would allow a business to sue a county or city government if they can prove an ordinance caused a 15% hit to their business. The bill is designed to shield businesses from potential damage from things like mask mandates.
Florida film industry pushes for incentives to bring back blockbuster productions
There's a new wave of movie-making in the Tampa Bay area, with film crews currently shooting scenes at the Florida Botanical Gardens in Pinellas County. At least six more are in the pipeline, but it may take more than good weather to bring blockbuster movies back to Florida.
There's a new wave of movie-making in the Tampa Bay area, with film crews currently shooting scenes at the Florida Botanical Gardens in Pinellas County. At least six more are in the pipeline, but it may take more than good weather to bring blockbuster movies back to Florida.
Procession for Hillsborough County deputy will start in St. Augustine, end in Clearwater
Fellow law enforcement officers and loved ones gathered Wednesday for a procession to honor the life of a Hillsborough County deputy found dead in St. Augustine.
Fellow law enforcement officers and loved ones gathered Wednesday for a procession to honor the life of a Hillsborough County deputy found dead in St. Augustine.
Howard Frankland Bridge project on schedule for 2025 completion, FDOT says
There’s a lot more action off the side of the Howard Frankland Bridge in 2022, with construction crews using up to 20 cranes and 66 barges for a new 8-lane bridge replacement project, FDOT said.
There’s a lot more action off the side of the Howard Frankland Bridge in 2022, with construction crews using up to 20 cranes and 66 barges for a new 8-lane bridge replacement project, FDOT said.
Pinellas County receiving millions in state funding to address flooding, sea level rise
Wastewater system updates, flood walls and storm drain improvements aren’t exactly the flashiest way just spend more than $700 million, but without these investments experts warn Florida is in for some not so sunny days ahead.
Wastewater system updates, flood walls and storm drain improvements aren’t exactly the flashiest way just spend more than $700 million, but without these investments experts warn Florida is in for some not so sunny days ahead.
US 19 overpasses mean businesses passed over by real estate boom
US Highway 19 was once notorious for stop-and-go traffic through parts of Pasco and Pinellas counties. Years ago, the state replaced traffic lights with overpasses, but now that’s causing a new problem. While real estate is booming elsewhere, it’s different for land and businesses passed over by overpasses.
US Highway 19 was once notorious for stop-and-go traffic through parts of Pasco and Pinellas counties. Years ago, the state replaced traffic lights with overpasses, but now that’s causing a new problem. While real estate is booming elsewhere, it’s different for land and businesses passed over by overpasses.
St. Petersburg plans for new Black history museum
On Tuesday, St. Petersburg's first Black mayor, Ken Welch kicked off Black History Month by raising the African American history flag over City Hall. Community leaders say they want a new museum to preserve that history.
On Tuesday, St. Petersburg's first Black mayor, Ken Welch kicked off Black History Month by raising the African American history flag over City Hall. Community leaders say they want a new museum to preserve that history.
Girlfriend of Pinellas hit-and-run victim pleads for driver who took off to come forward
Officials say a driver in Pinellas County hit a man and never stopped. The victim was left for dead in the middle of the road and did not make it. Now the search is on for the person responsible.
Officials say a driver in Pinellas County hit a man and never stopped. The victim was left for dead in the middle of the road and did not make it. Now the search is on for the person responsible.
Fixture in Bay Area SUP community dies after trying to paddle Tampa Bay Saturday
The tight-knit community of paddleboarders is devastated over the death of one of its own. The body of 60-year-old Dan Lukens was found floating near the Pinellas County side of the Gandy Bridge Saturday after deputies say he tried to paddle across Tampa Bay.
The tight-knit community of paddleboarders is devastated over the death of one of its own. The body of 60-year-old Dan Lukens was found floating near the Pinellas County side of the Gandy Bridge Saturday after deputies say he tried to paddle across Tampa Bay.
Former mayors bring depth of knowledge, connections to development consultant company
Bob Buckhorn Rick Kriseman served as mayors in neighboring cities during times of huge changes in Tampa and St. Petersburg. Now, they bring their collective knowledge of handling citywide development projects to a major advising firm in the area.
Bob Buckhorn Rick Kriseman served as mayors in neighboring cities during times of huge changes in Tampa and St. Petersburg. Now, they bring their collective knowledge of handling citywide development projects to a major advising firm in the area.
PCSO: Largo man breaks into home, sexually batters, strangles woman, shoots 1 and flees before being arrested
Pinellas County deputies have arrested Desmond Wilson, 32, on charges of armed sexual battery, attempted murder, and domestic battery by strangulation after he broke into a woman’s home early Sunday morning.
Pinellas County deputies have arrested Desmond Wilson, 32, on charges of armed sexual battery, attempted murder, and domestic battery by strangulation after he broke into a woman’s home early Sunday morning.
St. Pete police safely locate 8-year-old boy
Police in St. Petersburg have safely located an 8-year-old boy reported as missing on Sunday. No additional details were provided.
Police in St. Petersburg have safely located an 8-year-old boy reported as missing on Sunday. No additional details were provided.
Pickleball champion shares secret for happy life at 90-years-old
Since 1992, the Florida Senior Games has been encouraging Florida’s largest and fastest-growing age group to get fit and healthy through exercise and competition.
Since 1992, the Florida Senior Games has been encouraging Florida’s largest and fastest-growing age group to get fit and healthy through exercise and competition.