Florida woman strangles nurse with ankle monitor power cord: Pinellas Park police
A Seminole woman has been charged with attempted murder after she attacked and strangled a nurse at Windmoor Healthcare in Pinellas Park, according to police.
3 hospitalized after garbage truck overturns on Bayside Bridge in Clearwater: FHP
Three people were sent to the hospital after a garbage truck traveling on Clearwater’s Bayside Bridge had a mechanical issue and flipped on its side Tuesday afternoon, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
PSTA approves Hubbard’s Marina as ferry operator to connect Tampa and St. Pete
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s board has unanimously approved Hubbard’s Marina as the operator of the revamped, year-round ferry that will sail between Tampa and St. Pete.
65-year-old St. Pete man accused of molesting young girl, police say
A 65-year-old St. Petersburg man was arrested after police say he sexually abused a child under the age of 12.
$1 toll plan on St. Pete Beach meets fierce opposition from locals
At Monday night’s commission meeting, St. Pete Beach city staff outlined more than $200 million in capital improvement needs coming over the next five years, mostly tied to wastewater and stormwater systems.
St. Petersburg community faces further delays in grocery store development at Tangerine Plaza
Residents of South St. Petersburg, who have long been living in a food desert, may have to wait even longer for a promised grocery store at Tangerine Plaza.
Garbage truck flips on side on Bayside Bridge in Clearwater, southbound lanes closed
All southbound lanes of the Bayside Bridge are closed after a garbage truck crashed and rolled onto its side, according to Clearwater Fire Rescue.
Crews continue dismantling Howard Frankland Bridge's aging northbound span
Motorists crossing the Howard Frankland Bridge are seeing a dramatically different view this month as construction crews continue dismantling the aging northbound span.
PSTA Board to vote on Tampa Bay Ferry contract Wednesday
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s board is voting Wednesday to approve Hubbard’s Marina as the operator of the revamped, year-round ferry.
Retired officer who responded to Parkland shooting talks mental stress with Tarpon Springs officers
The Tarpon Springs Police Department reached out for help when it comes to mental health among their officers, and they got it from someone who experienced one of the worst acts of violence Florida has ever seen.
St. Pete non-profit brings the magic of live theater to thousands of students
For 32 years, the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts exposes thousands of students to live performing arts for free.
Deadly St. Pete e-bike crash under investigation
A woman riding an e-bike was hit and killed by a vehicle on Tuesday morning, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
St. Petersburg looking for contractor to revitalize marina for $148 million
The city of St. Petersburg is poised for a transformative phase, with millions of dollars earmarked for development and new construction projects in prime real estate areas.
Manatee Rehabilitation Center reopens at CMA more than a year after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium just marked a major milestone by reopening its Manatee Rehabilitation Center.
Pinellas teacher struck by lightning while biking in Peru over Thanksgiving holiday
A Palm Harbor Middle School teacher was critically injured after lightning struck him and his friend while they were mountain biking in Peru over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Gulfport hit-and-run suspect arrested after striking 2 people on an electric scooter: PCSO
An arrest has been made following a hit-and-run that injured two people who were riding an electric scooter in Gulfport, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Woman flags down help after being shot in St. Petersburg
A woman was shot early Monday morning in St. Petersburg.
‘Nothing Short of a Miracle:' Polk County family welcomed home after 20 hours stranded at sea
Four generations of a Polk County family returned to church Sunday, one week after being rescued from their capsized boat.
St. Pete man arrested after stealing Cybertruck during test drive, causing $20K in damages: PCSO
A St. Petersburg man is accused of stealing a Tesla Cybertruck while on a test drive and causing approximately $20,000 in damages to the vehicle, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said.
Sanding Ovations wraps up successful comeback after later year's storms
Treasure Island’s signature sand sculpting festival wrapped up its final encore weekend on Sunday, marking a successful return after last year’s storms forced the event to cancel entirely.