St. Pete officer's death was preventable with COVID-19 vaccine, chief says
St. Petersburg Police Officer Michael Weiskopf died Friday due to complications related to COVID-19. He was 52 years old.
St. Petersburg Police Officer Michael Weiskopf died Friday due to complications related to COVID-19. He was 52 years old.
COVID-19 taking toll on Bay Area law enforcement
Nearly 30 law enforcement officers in Florida have died from COVID-19.
Nearly 30 law enforcement officers in Florida have died from COVID-19.
As Oktoberfest season arrives, 3 Daughters Brewing excited to get Märzen beer flowing
3 Daughters Brewing began crafting its Oktoberfest beer in March and will sell it across the state this fall.
3 Daughters Brewing began crafting its Oktoberfest beer in March and will sell it across the state this fall.
St. Pete police search for motorcyclist who fled from traffic stop
Officers in St. Petersburg are asking for the public's help in tracking down a motorcyclist who was pulled over for speeding, but then sped away from police.
Officers in St. Petersburg are asking for the public's help in tracking down a motorcyclist who was pulled over for speeding, but then sped away from police.
Beer Kulture brings diversity to growing Tampa Bay area craft beer industry
Craft beer is a growing industry in the Tampa Bay area, and particularly Pinellas County. The local non-profit Beer Kulture wants to expand that market by adding diversity and opportunities.
Craft beer is a growing industry in the Tampa Bay area, and particularly Pinellas County. The local non-profit Beer Kulture wants to expand that market by adding diversity and opportunities.
Accidental electrocution cuts short life of beloved St. Pete beekeeper, father
A St. Petersburg man died doing what he loved, helping honeybees. The tragic accident happened while Jeffrey Johnston was working to remove a hive.
A St. Petersburg man died doing what he loved, helping honeybees. The tragic accident happened while Jeffrey Johnston was working to remove a hive.
Fort De Soto’s ecosystem, history make it a ‘piece of paradise tucked away into suburbia’
Consisting of five interconnected keys with a complex ecosystem and even an historic fort, Pinellas County’s Fort De Soto Park is more than 1,000 acres of ‘paradise.’
Consisting of five interconnected keys with a complex ecosystem and even an historic fort, Pinellas County’s Fort De Soto Park is more than 1,000 acres of ‘paradise.’
St. Pete’s mayoral race goes to general election after candidates fail to secure half the vote
In a little more than two months, voters will elect former County Commissioner Ken Welch or City Councilman Robert Blackmon as the new mayor of St. Petersburg.
In a little more than two months, voters will elect former County Commissioner Ken Welch or City Councilman Robert Blackmon as the new mayor of St. Petersburg.
Two dead in Largo crash, police say
Largo police are investigating a crash that killed two people on Monday.
Largo police are investigating a crash that killed two people on Monday.
Clearwater woman accused of sexually battering teen she met at convenience store
Pinellas County deputies arrested a Clearwater woman after they say she sexually battered a 14-year-old male.
Pinellas County deputies arrested a Clearwater woman after they say she sexually battered a 14-year-old male.
Interactive art at Pinellas County parks bring out inner child, draw attention to mental health
The Pinellas County arts community is coming together to draw attention to people suffering from mental health issues.
The Pinellas County arts community is coming together to draw attention to people suffering from mental health issues.
Bond reduced for man accused in crash that killed mother of 2
Jeffrey Guy is accused of causing a crash that killed Teresa Lynn Maciejewski. His request to have his bond reduced was granted, with conditions he not leave Pinellas or Hillsborough counties and he is not allowed to drive.
Jeffrey Guy is accused of causing a crash that killed Teresa Lynn Maciejewski. His request to have his bond reduced was granted, with conditions he not leave Pinellas or Hillsborough counties and he is not allowed to drive.
Ken Welch, Robert Blackmon advance to November runoff in St. Pete mayoral race
St. Pete residents decided Tuesday they want current mayor Rick Kriseman's favorite -- Ken Welch -- to be on November's ballot, but they weren't completely won over. With eight candidates on the ballot, Welch was not able to exceed the 50% threshold to win outright, leaving room for Robert Blackmon to continue making his case to voters.
St. Pete residents decided Tuesday they want current mayor Rick Kriseman's favorite -- Ken Welch -- to be on November's ballot, but they weren't completely won over. With eight candidates on the ballot, Welch was not able to exceed the 50% threshold to win outright, leaving room for Robert Blackmon to continue making his case to voters.
Pinellas school leaders vote against holding special meeting to address mask mandates
School board members in Pinellas County voted not to hold a special meeting on mask mandates despite demands from a group of parents, teachers and doctors that their school board follow the lead of the state's largest districts, like Hillsborough County, to require – not simply suggest – that everyone inside schools wear a mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
School board members in Pinellas County voted not to hold a special meeting on mask mandates despite demands from a group of parents, teachers and doctors that their school board follow the lead of the state's largest districts, like Hillsborough County, to require – not simply suggest – that everyone inside schools wear a mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
New flood insurance maps take effect in Pinellas County
Earlier this year, FEMA updates its flood insurance rate map for coastal areas of Pinellas County, and the new map takes effect Tuesday.
Earlier this year, FEMA updates its flood insurance rate map for coastal areas of Pinellas County, and the new map takes effect Tuesday.
Precautionary boil water notice issued for Redington shores, Seminole, Indian Shores
Pinellas County Utilities has issued a precautionary boil water notice for residents in Redington Shores and portions of Seminole and Indian Shores.
Pinellas County Utilities has issued a precautionary boil water notice for residents in Redington Shores and portions of Seminole and Indian Shores.
School mask mandate discussion reaches Pinellas County ahead of Tuesday meeting
Some parents in Pinellas County are demanding the school district require masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 for the next 60 days.
Some parents in Pinellas County are demanding the school district require masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 for the next 60 days.
Learn to harvest rainfall, conserve water to reduce runoff pollution
Pinellas County along with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences (IFAS) wants to educate the public about ways people can conserve water and prevent runoff pollution.
Pinellas County along with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences (IFAS) wants to educate the public about ways people can conserve water and prevent runoff pollution.
Pinellas Park police investigating serious crash involving bicyclist
A bicyclist was involved in a serious crash in Pinellas Park, closing the westbound lanes of Bryan Dairy Road.
A bicyclist was involved in a serious crash in Pinellas Park, closing the westbound lanes of Bryan Dairy Road.
St. Pete gives away free downtown parking spots to those getting COVID-19 shots
The first 500 people to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at St. Petersburg city hall on Sunday got a month-long pass to park for free downtown.
The first 500 people to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at St. Petersburg city hall on Sunday got a month-long pass to park for free downtown.