Clearwater residents now get 50% off parking meter fees

The city of Clearwater wants to give its residents a break at the parking meter, launching a new discount program through the ParkMobile app.

2 arrested after breaking into Pinellas County Justice Center

Deputies said two homeless people are accused of burglarizing the Pinellas County Justice Center on Sunday night.

Pinellas standout ready to hit the mat as girls' wrestling becomes official high school sport in Florida

For the first time in Florida, girls wrestling is now a sanctioned high school sport. The Sunshine State joins 31 others to give females a chance to make it into their school record books.

One person shot in leg inside Clearwater Chick-fil-A, police say

An employee bailed out through the drive-thru window after a shooting inside a Chick-fil-A in Clearwater Friday morning.

FHP: Tesla was speeding 116 mph before deadly Palm Harbor crash

A Tesla that went airborne and crashed into a Palm Harbor home last month – killing two people – was speeding at 116 mph in the moments before the crash, troopers now say.

Driver arrested for DUI following deadly Clearwater crash

The driver in a single-vehicle crash in Clearwater was arrested for DUI after the collision injuring one passenger and killed another, police said. Records show it was his second DUI arrest in about a year.

Arozarena shines for packed Tropicana Field; Rays blank Red Sox 5-0 in ALDS opener

Randy Arozarena became the first player to hit a home run and steal home in a postseason game, propelling the Tampa Bay Rays to a 5-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox in their AL Division Series opener Thursday night.

Historic Tarpon Springs sponge dock site changes hands, with renovations planned

The new owners of the Sponge Exchange say they plan to beautify the outdoor shopping and restaurant attraction at the site where giant sponge auctions were held after Greek immigrants started the industry in the early 1900’s.

Victim's father warns of gun violence 'spiral' in St. Petersburg

Congressman Charlie Crist held a roundtable discussion with leaders from St. Petersburg who say gun violence in their city has gotten out of control.

Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary’s founder dies at age 76

After 45 years of owning and operating the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary in Indian Shores, the owner, Ralph Heath, Jr., passed away at the age of 76, the non-profit announced.

Armed man wanted on child abuse, domestic violence charges fatally shot by Pinellas deputies, officials say

A man wanted on child abuse and domestic violence charges armed himself with a gun when Pinellas County deputies arrived to arrest him, officials say. Two deputies opened fire, killing him.

USF throws hat in the ring for Tropicana Field site redevelopment

The University of South Florida sent a big signal Monday. It wants a seat at the table where officials are planning the redevelopment of the land where Tropicana Field sits.  

Police looking for driver who killed St. Pete pedestrian

Police in St. Petersburg are looking for the driver who killed a pedestrian Sunday night, and then kept going.

Clearwater man pleads guilty to Capitol riot charges, hopes for light sentence

Robert Palmer faces close to five years in prison, which is likely what prosecutors may be asking for. But his attorney says, despite the video footage, Palmer is "a good man."

Gunman kills woman in Pinellas Park; 1 other person hospitalized

A gunman killed a woman in Pinellas Park and left one other person hospitalized, before turning the gun on himself, police said Monday.

Alligator attacks homeless woman in South St. Pete, police say

Police said a "large" alligator injured a homeless woman this morning after she fell into a St. Petersburg canal. Trappers now believe they have captured the gator.

Bicyclist dies following Largo crash, troopers say

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating an early-morning crash in Largo, where a bicyclist was struck and killed.