Largo woman fights coyote in front yard to save 3-pound yorkie

Katrina Hoston was walking her dog, Tyson, on a leash Saturday morning just as she had done every day for eight years.

SunSky 10K brings runners back to Sunshine Skyway Bridge in 2027

Runners and walkers will have the opportunity to cross the Bob Graham Sunshine Skyway Bridge during the inaugural SunSky 10K in March 2027.

Shore Acres flooding: King tides bring coastal water to roadways

Abnormally high King tides are causing coastal flooding in low-lying areas like Shore Acres on Wednesday morning, with more high water expected over the coming days. 

Pinellas County resident dies from Vibrio vulnificus: FDOH

A Pinellas County resident has died from Vibrio vulnificus, according to updated data from the Florida Department of Health.

Eckerd College search and rescue team earns $364,000 state grant

For more than five decades, Eckerd College students have volunteered their time to help boaters in distress across the Tampa Bay area. Now, a new $364,000 state grant is helping ensure the student-run search and rescue operation can continue that mission with updated boats and infrastructure.

Pinellas sheriff: St. Pete officers justified in taser death after 'extremely violent fight'

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri says St. Pete police officers were justified in the death of a 48-year-old man following an "extremely violent" fight with police. 

St. Petersburg police release video of SUV sought in deadly hit-and-run

St. Petersburg police released surveillance video Monday showing the Mercedes SUV they are searching for after a hit-and-run crash killed a 65-year-old Pinellas Park motorcyclist early Sunday.

1 dead, 2 rescued after RV catches fire in Pinellas Park yard: Police

One person was found dead inside an RV after it caught fire Sunday in Pinellas Park, according to the Pinellas Park Police Department.

Zephyrhills boater found dead in Lake Tarpon days after going missing: PCSO

A 22-year-old Zephyrhills man who went missing Friday while test-driving a boat on Lake Tarpon was found dead Sunday morning, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Pinellas Park motorcyclist killed in St. Pete crash; SUV driver leaves scene: SPPD

A 65-year-old Pinellas Park motorcyclist was killed and an SUV driver left the scene early Sunday after a crash in St. Petersburg, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department. 

Two years after Hurricane Helene, St. Pete Beach museum still awaits reopening

Two years after Hurricane Helene sent storm surge rushing into coastal communities across Tampa Bay, one St. Pete Beach museum is still waiting to reopen.

Search underway for missing man after boat found on Lake Tarpon: PCSO

Crews are searching Lake Tarpon after a man took a boat out for a test drive and failed to return, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. 

More than 90 powerboats compete in Clearwater Offshore Nationals

Clearwater Beach is hosting its largest fleet ever as more than 90 offshore powerboats gather for the 17th Annual Clearwater Offshore Nationals.

Clearwater releases thousands of mosquitofish to help fight dengue fever

As multiple Tampa Bay area counties declare states of emergencies over rising dengue fever cases, Clearwater is turning to nature for help, releasing thousands of mosquitofish into local lakes to curb the insect population.

Largo hazmat incident: First responders released from hospital after exposure

All first responders hospitalized following a massive hazmat exposure at a Largo apartment complex have been released and are recovering, officials said.