Body of paddleboarder found in water near Gandy Bridge

The body of Daniel Lukens, 60, was found floating in the water on the north side of the Gandy Bridge after he tried to paddleboard from Gandy beach to Picnic Island, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.

Salvador Dali protégé to display unique artwork in Tarpon Springs

St. Petersburg artist Louis Markoya, who is showing his work at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, hopes to his viewers leave with a different perspective than when they entered the museum.

Possible human remains found south of Howard Frankland Bridge

St. Pete police are investigating after possible human bones were discovered under heavy vegetation Friday night.

St. Pete woman born with heart condition faces amputation after COVID-19 infection

Claire Bridges is 20, overall healthy, and vaccinated, but still got COVID-19. Although many recover, a congenital heart condition caused major complications and now, Claire may have to have both legs amputated.

Inspirational women take shape on canvass of Bay Area artist

Eileen Marquez started painting when she was 10 years old. Her father came home one night with an oil painting set for her and from that moment on, she was hooked. 

Cold weather shelters open as Bay Area prepares for blast of artic air

As the Bay Area gets ready for a polar plunge, several counties are opening cold weather shelters for those who are homeless or live in homes without adequate heat.

PCSO: Clearwater police officer held ex-girlfriend captive for days, battered and threatened to kill her

Pinellas County deputies have arrested Jason Lambe, 42, an off-duty Clearwater police officer, on several charges after they say he battered an ex-girlfriend, threatened her and held her captive for days inside her home.    

St. Pete PD chief: Officer fired for using stun gun on man who was 'not physically resisting' during arrest

St. Petersburg police announced they fired one of their officers, saying he improperly used a stun gun multiple times on a man wanted for failing to appear in court. They said the suspect was 'not physically resisting in a way that warranted being tasered.'

Largo Fire Rescue launches new safety alert system for drivers

Largo firefighters are now using the Safety Cloud by HAAS Alert system to send real-time alerts to drivers that notifies them when they’re approaching emergency situations.

'You're a community member. What do you want to see an officer do?': Workshops give officers new perspective

In the first days of St. Petersburg Police Department's workshops on community policing, officers were asked to “'Take off the badge, put that aside. You're a community member. What do you want to see an officer?'”

Plein Aire artists bring color to the cottages of Indian Rocks Beach

Plein Aire artists began painting the cottages in Indian Rocks Beach 20 years ago when it looked like they may give way to condos and many credit them with saving the colorful homes.

Take a jab at New Year's fitness goals with free boxing class in St. Pete, Largo

Mayweather Boxing and Fitness St. Pete is offering everyone a complimentary class to check out their workout style which includes a combination of cardio, strength, interval training and boxing.

Experience Pablo Picasso at The Dalí through May

The works of Pablo Picasso are coming to the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg for an extended stay.  

St. Pete police: Missing 9-year-old boy found safe

Police in St. Petersburg say they have found a missing 9-year-old boy who disappeared after leaving his elementary school on Monday.

Family searching for hit-and-run driver who nearly killed St. Pete man

Ten days after a St. Petersburg man was nearly killed in a hit-and-run crash, his brother is speaking out, trying to get anyone with information to come forward.