Man arrested for DUI manslaughter after hitting, killing woman walking on Treasure Island sidewalk
Deputies arrested Mark Walters, 52, after they say he hit and killed 46-year-old Andrea Hamilton Saturday night.
Deputies arrested Mark Walters, 52, after they say he hit and killed 46-year-old Andrea Hamilton Saturday night.
Police credit ‘social media sleuths’ for arrest of woman accused of stealing a car while on a test drive
Johna Lamont, 43, was arrested following a social media post on the Clearwater Police Department’s Facebook page.
Johna Lamont, 43, was arrested following a social media post on the Clearwater Police Department’s Facebook page.
Despite dwindling presence of red tide, marine life continues to suffer around Tampa Bay
Environmental officials around Tampa Bay are hopeful the worst of red tide is coming to an end as tests show low concentrations in the bay and along Pinellas County's coast.
Environmental officials around Tampa Bay are hopeful the worst of red tide is coming to an end as tests show low concentrations in the bay and along Pinellas County's coast.
Pop-up vaccine sites see slight traffic increase as pressure to get the shot builds
Folks showing up at pop-up vaccine clinics around the Bay Area say 'better late than never' as the pressure to get vaccinated builds across Florida.
Folks showing up at pop-up vaccine clinics around the Bay Area say 'better late than never' as the pressure to get vaccinated builds across Florida.
Pinellas paramedics forced to use firetrucks to transport patients as COVID calls overwhelm the system
Paramedics are operating under condition 3-M. That's when they run out of ambulances and have to get help from firefighters to transport patients.
Paramedics are operating under condition 3-M. That's when they run out of ambulances and have to get help from firefighters to transport patients.
Watergoats help Byrne Ocean Conservation clean St. Pete waterways
Water goats are used around Tampa Bay to collect trash and keep waterways clean, and in St. Petersburg, a non-profit says they're working.
Water goats are used around Tampa Bay to collect trash and keep waterways clean, and in St. Petersburg, a non-profit says they're working.
Mosque youth director engaged in sexual acts with minors at Pinellas Park home, police say
Pinellas Park police said he met his victims while volunteering as the youth director at a Bay Area mosque. They identified at least five victims, but believe there could be more.
Pinellas Park police said he met his victims while volunteering as the youth director at a Bay Area mosque. They identified at least five victims, but believe there could be more.
Clearwater man arrested for trying to solicit a child for sex
A 27-year-old man was placed behind bars after he placed an ad on a dating website searching for a partner of any age, according to officials. One person did respond, and it was an undercover agent.
A 27-year-old man was placed behind bars after he placed an ad on a dating website searching for a partner of any age, according to officials. One person did respond, and it was an undercover agent.
Hour waits for ambulances, low vaccination among first responders strain emergency service in St. Pete
As healthcare workers and community leaders beg people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the city of St. Petersburg is dealing with problems in its own house. Apparently, too many city workers in fire rescue and city police aren’t getting the shot, and when they get sick, the staffing shortages are noticeable.
As healthcare workers and community leaders beg people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the city of St. Petersburg is dealing with problems in its own house. Apparently, too many city workers in fire rescue and city police aren’t getting the shot, and when they get sick, the staffing shortages are noticeable.
Summer camp at Clearwater Marine Aquarium is hands-on learning experience
Clearwater Marine Aquarium offers educational programs for all ages during summer breaks. Kids who attended summer camp at the aquarium this year learned all about marine life.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium offers educational programs for all ages during summer breaks. Kids who attended summer camp at the aquarium this year learned all about marine life.
$20K reward offered for St. Pete suspect accused of fatally shooting girlfriend in front of her children
It’s been almost one week since Joana Peca was shot and killed, and police said they are still searching for the murder suspect: her boyfriend. St. Pete police said it happened while she was holding their baby in her arms.
It’s been almost one week since Joana Peca was shot and killed, and police said they are still searching for the murder suspect: her boyfriend. St. Pete police said it happened while she was holding their baby in her arms.
Clearwater duo test drove car from dealership and never returned, police say
Clearwater police are searching for two suspects who stole a vehicle from a dealership during a test drive. The vehicle was found two days later, but police are still searching for the suspects.
Clearwater police are searching for two suspects who stole a vehicle from a dealership during a test drive. The vehicle was found two days later, but police are still searching for the suspects.
Fire destroys Seminole residence while family wasn't home
Pinellas County fire crews are trying to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed a home in Seminole.
Pinellas County fire crews are trying to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed a home in Seminole.
Deputies: Man tried to rape woman he gave ride during rainstorm
Deputies arrested a man they believe tried to rape a woman after offering her a ride during a downpour early Wednesday morning in St. Petersburg. They want anyone who thinks they may have also been a victim to call detectives.
Deputies arrested a man they believe tried to rape a woman after offering her a ride during a downpour early Wednesday morning in St. Petersburg. They want anyone who thinks they may have also been a victim to call detectives.
Bay Area schools finalize back-to-school COVID protocols
Florida schools are reopening with little to no guidance from the state, leaving some teachers, students, and parents left to their own devices when it comes to COVID-19 safety.
Florida schools are reopening with little to no guidance from the state, leaving some teachers, students, and parents left to their own devices when it comes to COVID-19 safety.
St. Pete police search for suspect who shot girlfriend while she was holding baby
St. Pete police are searching for 38-year-old Benjamin Robert Williams who they say shot and killed his girlfriend while she was holding their baby in her arms.
St. Pete police are searching for 38-year-old Benjamin Robert Williams who they say shot and killed his girlfriend while she was holding their baby in her arms.
Florida pediatric COVID cases continue to rise ahead of first day of school
Doctors at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital say every week sets a new benchmark for children hospitalized with COVID-19.
Doctors at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital say every week sets a new benchmark for children hospitalized with COVID-19.
Homeless Clearwater man arrested for rape of 14-year-old beneath Pier 60
Police say DNA evidence led them to arrest a homeless man for the February rape of a girl underneath Pier 60.
Police say DNA evidence led them to arrest a homeless man for the February rape of a girl underneath Pier 60.
Train for an Olympic event at Vertical Ventures in St. Petersburg
Vertical Ventures in St. Petersburg is an indoor rock-climbing gym for all 3 and older.
Vertical Ventures in St. Petersburg is an indoor rock-climbing gym for all 3 and older.
Olympic surprise: Clearwater swimmer Bobby Finke leaves Tokyo with two gold medals
Clearwater's own Bobby Finke was thrilled merely to make the U.S. team. He couldn’t really envision winning a medal. Now, he’s got two.
Clearwater's own Bobby Finke was thrilled merely to make the U.S. team. He couldn’t really envision winning a medal. Now, he’s got two.