Deputies investigating fatal motorcycle crash on St. Pete Beach
Eric Babb, 45, was killed Saturday night in a motorcycle crash on St. Pete Beach, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Eric Babb, 45, was killed Saturday night in a motorcycle crash on St. Pete Beach, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Largo police investigating after driver crashes head-on with tree, suffers critical injuries
A man is in critical condition after crashing head-on with a tree early Saturday morning, according to the Largo Police Department.
A man is in critical condition after crashing head-on with a tree early Saturday morning, according to the Largo Police Department.
Racial justice program at USF gives students tools to advocate for equity
Students are often at the helm of social change, and that’s what some Tampa Bay universities want to tap into through a new racial justice fellowship at the University of South Florida.
Students are often at the helm of social change, and that’s what some Tampa Bay universities want to tap into through a new racial justice fellowship at the University of South Florida.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium prepares for weekend of Winter tributes
Preps are underway to celebrate the life of Winter the dolphin. This weekend, Clearwater Marine Aquarium is holding private memorials while inviting the public to stop by and share memories of the world-famous dolphin who died last Thursday.
Preps are underway to celebrate the life of Winter the dolphin. This weekend, Clearwater Marine Aquarium is holding private memorials while inviting the public to stop by and share memories of the world-famous dolphin who died last Thursday.
Bald eagle swoops in to steal Florida man's shark
Every angler has a story to tell about their catch. But an amazing encounter with a bald eagle in Dunedin has one 'Utah man' now calling himself a 'Florida man' -- and it comes with an important lesson for anyone casting a line.
Every angler has a story to tell about their catch. But an amazing encounter with a bald eagle in Dunedin has one 'Utah man' now calling himself a 'Florida man' -- and it comes with an important lesson for anyone casting a line.
Judge rejects latest lawsuit over greyhound racing ban
A Leon County circuit judge Friday rejected a lawsuit that alleged a 2018 voter-approved ballot measure banning greyhound racing in Florida resulted in an unconstitutional “taking” of property.
A Leon County circuit judge Friday rejected a lawsuit that alleged a 2018 voter-approved ballot measure banning greyhound racing in Florida resulted in an unconstitutional “taking” of property.
Clearwater walking tour highlights city’s art
Art is bountiful throughout the city of Clearwater, but it’s not always easy to spot.
Art is bountiful throughout the city of Clearwater, but it’s not always easy to spot.
Naked Clearwater man tried to kill woman along Brevard highway, deputies say
Deputies in Brevard County say a naked Clearwater man was arrested for beating and choking a woman that he’d just hit with his car Thursday afternoon.
Deputies in Brevard County say a naked Clearwater man was arrested for beating and choking a woman that he’d just hit with his car Thursday afternoon.
Body found at Countryside Community Park in Clearwater
Deputies say a body was found near the Countryside Recreation Center in Clearwater this morning.
Deputies say a body was found near the Countryside Recreation Center in Clearwater this morning.
St. Pete artist resurrects hand-painted sign industry after going flat in the 1980s
Anyone who's driven around St. Petersburg has seen the iconic, hand-painted signage of Sun Signs.
Anyone who's driven around St. Petersburg has seen the iconic, hand-painted signage of Sun Signs.
Environmental activists racing to raise $3 million to keep 14-acre property out of hands of developers
A group of environmental activists are racing against the clock to try to buy a piece of land in Tarpon Springs before it's sold to developers.
A group of environmental activists are racing against the clock to try to buy a piece of land in Tarpon Springs before it's sold to developers.
Endangered $3,800 macaw stolen from St .Pete pet shop found safe, suspect arrested
Andy Burnett is facing grand theft charges in connection with a $3,800 bird stolen from the Animal House Pet Center that was safely reunited with the shop owners on Thursday, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Andy Burnett is facing grand theft charges in connection with a $3,800 bird stolen from the Animal House Pet Center that was safely reunited with the shop owners on Thursday, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Winter Beach opens this weekend at St. Pete pier
A winter wonderland is coming to the St. Petersburg pier, starting this weekend.
A winter wonderland is coming to the St. Petersburg pier, starting this weekend.
Clearwater rage room explores healing power of smashing
Smash rooms have been growing in popularity, creating a safe space to destroy things -- which can also be therapeutic. One local woman opened a rage room in Clearwater after -- like many others -- had a stressful year in 2020.
Smash rooms have been growing in popularity, creating a safe space to destroy things -- which can also be therapeutic. One local woman opened a rage room in Clearwater after -- like many others -- had a stressful year in 2020.
St. Vincent de Paul CARES ends homelessness for 600 households in 600 days
In a matter of 600 days, a Bay Area non-profit has been able to put roofs over the heads of 600 families without housing in Pinellas County.
In a matter of 600 days, a Bay Area non-profit has been able to put roofs over the heads of 600 families without housing in Pinellas County.
Bay Area man falls victim to ‘emergency scam’, wires $600 to stranger claiming to have kidnapped daughter
A con artist claiming to have kidnapped a Pinellas County man’s daughter got him to wire hundreds of dollars as part of an ‘emergency scam’.
A con artist claiming to have kidnapped a Pinellas County man’s daughter got him to wire hundreds of dollars as part of an ‘emergency scam’.
St. Petersburg trio accused of using PPP loans to fund drug operation
Several suspected drug dealers in St. Petersburg are accused of cheating the government out of funds aimed at helping small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Several suspected drug dealers in St. Petersburg are accused of cheating the government out of funds aimed at helping small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rare albino dolphin calf spotted in water off Shore Acres
Dolphins are a common sight off our coast, but not like this one. A Pinellas County man caught a glimpse of a rare calf swimming near his backyard.
Dolphins are a common sight off our coast, but not like this one. A Pinellas County man caught a glimpse of a rare calf swimming near his backyard.
All Children’s Hospital hosting free cooking classes for kids to encourage healthy eating
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital hopes kids and families embrace healthy eating habits and new recipes and they’re using a free weekly cooking class to help.
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital hopes kids and families embrace healthy eating habits and new recipes and they’re using a free weekly cooking class to help.
Group demands St. Pete lawmakers make affordable housing top priority
A group of more than 200 people gathered in St. Petersburg to demand city leaders do something about soaring rent prices.
A group of more than 200 people gathered in St. Petersburg to demand city leaders do something about soaring rent prices.