Clearwater police looking for driver suspected of killing skateboarder
Police in Clearwater say they’ve identified the driver who hit a skateboarder early Thursday morning, then left him to die in the street. Witnesses say the driver never even hit the brakes.
Police in Clearwater say they’ve identified the driver who hit a skateboarder early Thursday morning, then left him to die in the street. Witnesses say the driver never even hit the brakes.
Missing Hillsborough woman's body found burning near Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Deputies say a body found at a fire near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge appears to be a Hillsborough County murder victim. Now, they’re asking the public for help solving the case.
Deputies say a body found at a fire near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge appears to be a Hillsborough County murder victim. Now, they’re asking the public for help solving the case.
'It was the perfect storm': Ohio murder suspect escaped from Pinellas jail for 10 minutes before recapture
The Ohio man accused of murdering his 9-week-old son fled to Florida before he was caught in Polk County. He was housed in Pinellas County Jail and escaped Thursday -- for about 10 minutes, later telling deputies he planned to "take an Uber to Panama."
The Ohio man accused of murdering his 9-week-old son fled to Florida before he was caught in Polk County. He was housed in Pinellas County Jail and escaped Thursday -- for about 10 minutes, later telling deputies he planned to "take an Uber to Panama."
Skateboarder dead in Clearwater hit-and-run crash; police searching for driver
Witnesses told officers that the driver never hit the brakes. The damaged Toyota was found abandoned in the 2100 block of Cleveland Street, which is about three miles west of the crash scene.
Witnesses told officers that the driver never hit the brakes. The damaged Toyota was found abandoned in the 2100 block of Cleveland Street, which is about three miles west of the crash scene.
Experts advise steering clear of gators during mating season after two recent attacks
Florida’s waterways are inviting, but they’re also home to wildlife that can be dangerous if you aren’t careful. In the last two weeks, there have been two alligator attacks in the Tampa Bay area.
Florida’s waterways are inviting, but they’re also home to wildlife that can be dangerous if you aren’t careful. In the last two weeks, there have been two alligator attacks in the Tampa Bay area.
After 2018 red tide bloom, beach businesses concerned what new blooms could bring
Red tide is a major concern for those living on Florida’s West Coast and now the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has detected low to medium levels of red tide algae off Pinellas County -- from Indian Rocks Beach all the way down to Fort De Soto.
Red tide is a major concern for those living on Florida’s West Coast and now the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has detected low to medium levels of red tide algae off Pinellas County -- from Indian Rocks Beach all the way down to Fort De Soto.
Body found near fire at Sunshine Skyway Bridge rest stop
The St. Petersburg Police Department says a body was found around 8 p.m. on the rest area of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
The St. Petersburg Police Department says a body was found around 8 p.m. on the rest area of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
Johns Hopkins Medicine to require COVID-19 vaccine for employees
Johns Hopkins Medicine, the parent company of St. Pete’s Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, announced Wednesday that they’ll be requiring nearly all employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Johns Hopkins Medicine, the parent company of St. Pete’s Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, announced Wednesday that they’ll be requiring nearly all employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
St. Pete officer, part of rescue team the day 2 died in line of duty, retires after 32 years of service
A St. Petersburg officer who received a Medal of Valor and was named Officer of the Year in 2011 retired Wednesday after 32 years of service.
A St. Petersburg officer who received a Medal of Valor and was named Officer of the Year in 2011 retired Wednesday after 32 years of service.
St. Petersburg launches program to curb gun violence following record number of homicides
The city of St. Petersburg launched the ‘Hidden Voices’ project Wednesday in the hopes of preventing gun violence and helping victims.
The city of St. Petersburg launched the ‘Hidden Voices’ project Wednesday in the hopes of preventing gun violence and helping victims.
Alligator attack victim was unaware of dangers lurking in most Florida waterways, family says
What started off as a simple dog walk became a terrifying and traumatizing event for a woman and her boyfriend, who were visiting Palm Harbor from out of town.
What started off as a simple dog walk became a terrifying and traumatizing event for a woman and her boyfriend, who were visiting Palm Harbor from out of town.
Drobots drone camps let kids take flight this summer
With school out, many summer camps are officially launching this week across the Tampa Bay area. If you’re looking for a fun STEM camp, or if your child enjoys drones or robotics, Drobots is worth checking out.
With school out, many summer camps are officially launching this week across the Tampa Bay area. If you’re looking for a fun STEM camp, or if your child enjoys drones or robotics, Drobots is worth checking out.
Dogs expected to be okay following fire at Clearwater animal clinic
Firefighters gave three dogs a little TLC after putting out a fire at the All Pet Care animal clinic on Sunset Point Road Wednesday afternoon.
Firefighters gave three dogs a little TLC after putting out a fire at the All Pet Care animal clinic on Sunset Point Road Wednesday afternoon.
Pinellas Park PD: 5 people seriously injured after SUV crashes into tree
A single-vehicle crash has closed all lanes of 49th Street near 91st Avenue in Pinellas Park.
A single-vehicle crash has closed all lanes of 49th Street near 91st Avenue in Pinellas Park.
Firestone Grand Prix will remain in St. Pete for the next five years
City council members unanimously approved to extend the Firestone Grand Prix agreement through 2026.
City council members unanimously approved to extend the Firestone Grand Prix agreement through 2026.
Woman attacked by 7-foot alligator while walking dog near lake in Palm Harbor
Pinellas County EMS took the woman to the hospital with serious injuries on her lower right leg. A trapper was later able to locate and catch the 7-foot, 7-inch alligator.
Pinellas County EMS took the woman to the hospital with serious injuries on her lower right leg. A trapper was later able to locate and catch the 7-foot, 7-inch alligator.
Prosthetic leg recovered after being stolen from pedestrian crash victim in St. Pete
Police say a prosthetic leg has been recovered after someone stole it from a man who was hit by a car in St. Pete Monday night.
Police say a prosthetic leg has been recovered after someone stole it from a man who was hit by a car in St. Pete Monday night.
Man, 19, accused of forcing 14-year-old girl into sex act on Pinellas school bus
Police did not immediately say why the 19-year-old was aboard the school bus. A district spokesperson says they are investigating.
Police did not immediately say why the 19-year-old was aboard the school bus. A district spokesperson says they are investigating.
St. Pete police investigating man found dead inside 7-Eleven
One person was found dead in St. Petersburg on Tuesday morning.
One person was found dead in St. Petersburg on Tuesday morning.
'Ghostbusters' enthusiasts turn family cars into Ectomobile replicas to support charity
Jason Rawley is a self-described child of the 1980s. When you see him in his “Ghostbusters” costume, carrying a proton pack and driving his version of the Ectomobile, it's easy to see why.
Jason Rawley is a self-described child of the 1980s. When you see him in his “Ghostbusters” costume, carrying a proton pack and driving his version of the Ectomobile, it's easy to see why.