Pinellas Park High's Robert Gunn, III lands lifelong dream offer from Clemson

Pinellas Park High's prized kicker went from not being sure he'd play in college to getting offers from Texas A&M and Clemson. That's why when Dabo Sweeny made him an offer, his reaction was pure emotion.

St. Pete developing future champions through programs to uplift young minorities

The city of St. Petersburg is kicking off its Summer Workforce Training Academy, an initiative to engage and uplift a community of young minority males and females.

St. Pete man arrested for shooting, killing 1 during drug deal, deputies say

Daniel Horrigan, 40, has been arrested in the shooting death of 29-year-old Clifford Coston III, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. 

Affordable housing for Clearwater's service industry workers on hold due to soaring prices

Leaders say living close to where you work is not just better for employees – some believe it’s better for everyone. But a proposed housing complex near downtown Clearwater, where hundreds in the workforce could live, isn’t moving forward.

St. Pete artist creates wooden whimsy in every piece

From front porch balusters to string instruments, Beth Ireland is known across the country for her woodturning craftsmanship.

Florida Holocaust Museum welcomes funding increase

More than $7-million is included in this year’s state budget to support Florida’s Jewish community including $1.35-million for the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg.

Florida leads nation in new AIDS cases

The CDC said last week that in 2019 Florida had 24 cases per 100,000 people, compared to 13 nationwide. Florida is third in that category, and first in overall new cases with 4,400.

Expert: Variety of sources could be enhancing red tide bloom

Out on the water, Tim Lauer ran into a batch of what he believes is red tide during a fishing tournament on Friday. Coming into the southwest corner near MacDill Air Force Base, he captured a trail of dead fish on video.

Clearwater's female firefighters hope to inspire next generation

Clearwater Fire & Rescue recently highlighted their 10 female fire personnel – or “firemedics,” as they call themselves.

Driver seriously injured in Clearwater crash

Clearwater police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred early Monday morning.

Marine researchers on high alert as red tide blooms in Bay Area waters

Low to medium levels of red tide detected in Hillsborough and Pinellas County waters can be dangerous to manatees if they ingest the toxins from the algae.

Pinellas issues red tide alert for beaches

The view from SkyFOX on Friday showed some dead fish floating in the water and algae visible along the shoreline.