St. Pete residents still rebuilding as hurricane season nears, city launches resilience planning talks
Hurricane season is just 12 days away and some Shore Acres residents say they are entering another storm season while still recovering from the 2024 season.
Hurricane season is just 12 days away and some Shore Acres residents say they are entering another storm season while still recovering from the 2024 season.
Volunteers hand out human trafficking hotline soap, missing children posters at Clearwater hotels, diners
Florida ranks third in the nation for human trafficking cases, prompting nonprofits Selah Freedom and The SOAP Project to launch an awareness outreach effort in Clearwater.
Florida ranks third in the nation for human trafficking cases, prompting nonprofits Selah Freedom and The SOAP Project to launch an awareness outreach effort in Clearwater.
2 airlifted to hospital after car crashes into utility pole on US-19 in Pinellas County, FHP says
Two people were airlifted to the hospital after a car crash in Pinellas County on Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two people were airlifted to the hospital after a car crash in Pinellas County on Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Indian Rocks Beach implements paid parking for visitors as part of six-month pilot program
Beachgoers visiting Indian Rocks Beach will now have to pay to park at public beach access points.
Beachgoers visiting Indian Rocks Beach will now have to pay to park at public beach access points.
Bay Area first responders graduate from mental health program aimed at helping their own: 'It's a new tool'
A first-of-its-kind mental health and resiliency program at St. Petersburg College graduated its latest class this week in Clearwater, bringing together officers, deputies and emergency personnel from agencies across the region.
A first-of-its-kind mental health and resiliency program at St. Petersburg College graduated its latest class this week in Clearwater, bringing together officers, deputies and emergency personnel from agencies across the region.
Tampa's Armature Works developers win initial approval for Blind Pass Marina revitalization in St. Pete Beach
The developers behind Tampa’s popular Armature Works are hoping to redevelop Blind Pass Marina in St. Pete Beach.
The developers behind Tampa’s popular Armature Works are hoping to redevelop Blind Pass Marina in St. Pete Beach.
Gulfport man arrested in connection with April homicide
A man wanted for a deadly April shooting was arrested Monday morning in Gulfport, according to the Gulfport Police Department.
A man wanted for a deadly April shooting was arrested Monday morning in Gulfport, according to the Gulfport Police Department.
St. Pete community rallies to help rebuild after fire destroys USF Marine Science Laboratory building
For some scientists at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science, the fire that tore through a marine sciences laboratory building earlier this month did more than damage a facility; it threatened a lifetime of research.
For some scientists at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science, the fire that tore through a marine sciences laboratory building earlier this month did more than damage a facility; it threatened a lifetime of research.
Teachers, community mourn 4-year-old and grandmother killed in Largo mobile home fire: 'She was the light'
Friday, a memorial filled with flowers, stuffed animals and a rosary sat in front of what’s left of the Largo home where four-year-old Rahzi lived with her father and her grandmother.
Friday, a memorial filled with flowers, stuffed animals and a rosary sat in front of what’s left of the Largo home where four-year-old Rahzi lived with her father and her grandmother.
Owners of North Redington Beach’s Coral Shores Resort start fundraiser to help with $1.7M in hurricane repairs
For decades, the Coral Shores Resort has served as a pink-hued sanctuary for families seeking a beach getaway.
For decades, the Coral Shores Resort has served as a pink-hued sanctuary for families seeking a beach getaway.
Taxpayers on the hook? $85M Florida city hall opens after delays, surprise $500K fix
After more than a year of delays and mounting frustration from city leaders, Largo’s new City Hall is now set to open to the public next week.
After more than a year of delays and mounting frustration from city leaders, Largo’s new City Hall is now set to open to the public next week.
Largo hospital employee accused of sexually battering 2 vulnerable patients
A former Largo hospital employee is facing charges after police say he sexually battered two patients while he worked at the facility.
A former Largo hospital employee is facing charges after police say he sexually battered two patients while he worked at the facility.
St. Petersburg police seek men after 'brutal attack'
Police in St. Petersburg are asking for help identifying three men following a brutal attack early Sunday morning.
Police in St. Petersburg are asking for help identifying three men following a brutal attack early Sunday morning.
St. Pete ‘drug house’ owner arrested after being shot during botched robbery: Police
The owner of a ‘drug house’ in St. Petersburg has been arrested nearly a month after being shot during a botched robbery that claimed the life of one of the robbery suspects and landed a second in jail, according to police.
The owner of a ‘drug house’ in St. Petersburg has been arrested nearly a month after being shot during a botched robbery that claimed the life of one of the robbery suspects and landed a second in jail, according to police.
Family of Largo Navy veteran killed in motorcycle crash urge drivers to ‘look twice’
As orange ribbons mark National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month this May, the family of Sean Jennings Jr. is honoring his memory with a message they hope could save lives.
As orange ribbons mark National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month this May, the family of Sean Jennings Jr. is honoring his memory with a message they hope could save lives.
Treasure Island secures $1.6M in federal funds to strengthen wastewater collection system
Federal officials pumped $1.6 million into Treasure Island’s wastewater infrastructure to fortify the coastal city against future storms.
Federal officials pumped $1.6 million into Treasure Island’s wastewater infrastructure to fortify the coastal city against future storms.
Woman, child killed in Largo mobile home fire: LFR
A woman and a 4-year-old girl died in a mobile home fire Monday morning in Largo, according to Largo Fire Rescue.
A woman and a 4-year-old girl died in a mobile home fire Monday morning in Largo, according to Largo Fire Rescue.
Lanes closed after major crash on I-275 in St. Petersburg
A major crash on I-275 Northbound in St. Pete temporarily closed all lanes heading north Sunday morning. All lanes have since reopened.
A major crash on I-275 Northbound in St. Pete temporarily closed all lanes heading north Sunday morning. All lanes have since reopened.
Swim Across America raises hope and millions of dollars for pediatric cancer research in St. Pete Beach
It’s not your average swim in S. Pete Beach. For 15 years, Swim Across America has brought thousands of swimmers from the Tampa Bay area into the ocean waters, all for pediatric cancer research.
It’s not your average swim in S. Pete Beach. For 15 years, Swim Across America has brought thousands of swimmers from the Tampa Bay area into the ocean waters, all for pediatric cancer research.
Largo native chef brings a world of experience to his local menu
On East Bay Drive, a local restaurant hides an international flair thanks to a well-traveled chef. At Rizo's Cuisine, the house-made meals give you the feel of home cooking with the flavors of France, Italy, China and beyond.
On East Bay Drive, a local restaurant hides an international flair thanks to a well-traveled chef. At Rizo's Cuisine, the house-made meals give you the feel of home cooking with the flavors of France, Italy, China and beyond.