St. Pete Beach commission halts short-term rental registration proposal
St. Pete Beach is not moving ahead, at least for now, with a new registration program for short-term rentals after commissioners questioned whether it would solve the city’s biggest enforcement problems.
St. Pete Beach is not moving ahead, at least for now, with a new registration program for short-term rentals after commissioners questioned whether it would solve the city’s biggest enforcement problems.
Pinellas County murder plea: Man asks judge for death sentence in teen's death
A Pinellas County man pleaded guilty Wednesday to kidnapping and killing a 16-year-old Gulfport girl he met on a dating app, asking a judge to handle his death penalty sentencing without a jury.
A Pinellas County man pleaded guilty Wednesday to kidnapping and killing a 16-year-old Gulfport girl he met on a dating app, asking a judge to handle his death penalty sentencing without a jury.
Tarpon Springs industrial accident: Family remembers Army veteran
Family members are mourning the loss of a 36-year-old father and U.S. Army veteran who died following an industrial accident at a Tarpon Springs asphalt company earlier this month.
Family members are mourning the loss of a 36-year-old father and U.S. Army veteran who died following an industrial accident at a Tarpon Springs asphalt company earlier this month.
St. Pete Ceramics rebounds with 'Out of the Ashes' exhibition after devastating fire
A St. Petersburg ceramic studio that was destroyed by a fire in January is displaying its members' artwork at a local gallery to raise funds for its rebuilding efforts.
A St. Petersburg ceramic studio that was destroyed by a fire in January is displaying its members' artwork at a local gallery to raise funds for its rebuilding efforts.
Man dies after being knocked over by wave at Fort DeSoto Park: PCSO
A 61-year-old man drowned Wednesday morning after a large wave knocked him over in the water at Fort DeSoto Park, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
A 61-year-old man drowned Wednesday morning after a large wave knocked him over in the water at Fort DeSoto Park, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
St. Pete Mayor's race: Ken Welch, Charlie Crist head to runoff election
The race for St. Pete's next mayor will head to a runoff election between incumbent Ken Welch and former Florida Governor Charlie Crist.
The race for St. Pete's next mayor will head to a runoff election between incumbent Ken Welch and former Florida Governor Charlie Crist.
Incumbent Mayor Ken Welch, former Gov. Charlie Crist head competitive six-way St. Petersburg mayoral race
Voters in Florida headed to the polls for the primaries Tuesday, and in St. Pete, residents are choosing their next mayor.
Voters in Florida headed to the polls for the primaries Tuesday, and in St. Pete, residents are choosing their next mayor.
Job Corps centers will stay open after federal settlement, including Pinellas campus
Job Corps centers across the country will remain open following a federal settlement reached last week between the U.S. Department of Labor and seven students who challenged plans to shut down the program.
Job Corps centers across the country will remain open following a federal settlement reached last week between the U.S. Department of Labor and seven students who challenged plans to shut down the program.
Priced Out of the Picture: St. Petersburg artists ask city leaders for stability
Artists in St. Petersburg say rising commercial rents and a lack of affordable workspaces are forcing them to question whether they can stay in the city they helped build.
Artists in St. Petersburg say rising commercial rents and a lack of affordable workspaces are forcing them to question whether they can stay in the city they helped build.
Priced Out of the Picture: Artists say St. Pete's growth is forcing them to leave
St. Petersburg artists and arts leaders say rapid gentrification and soaring rents are pricing creative workers out of the city they helped build.
St. Petersburg artists and arts leaders say rapid gentrification and soaring rents are pricing creative workers out of the city they helped build.
USF St. Petersburg launches industrial composter to tackle food waste
Scraps from students’ plates and dining hall kitchens at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg are getting a second life as nutrient-rich soil, thanks to an industrial-sized composter unveiled Monday.
Scraps from students’ plates and dining hall kitchens at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg are getting a second life as nutrient-rich soil, thanks to an industrial-sized composter unveiled Monday.
Clearwater teen's heart defect found through new Florida high school sports screening law
A routine heart screening uncovered a potentially serious medical condition in a Clearwater high school athlete, giving his family a chance to address the problem before it became a life-threatening emergency.
A routine heart screening uncovered a potentially serious medical condition in a Clearwater high school athlete, giving his family a chance to address the problem before it became a life-threatening emergency.
Professional Santas, Mrs. Clauses gather in Tarpon Springs for annual workshop
More than 80 professional Santas and Mrs. Clauses attended the Palm Tree Santas Workshop in Tarpon Springs. The event featured out-of-state instructors who provided training on photo sessions, hospital visits and different types of environments.
More than 80 professional Santas and Mrs. Clauses attended the Palm Tree Santas Workshop in Tarpon Springs. The event featured out-of-state instructors who provided training on photo sessions, hospital visits and different types of environments.
St. Pete grassroots group calls for more oversight of Flock camera network
A new grassroots group is pushing for more oversight of St. Petersburg's Flock camera network, saying residents should have a greater say in how the technology and the data it collects are used.
A new grassroots group is pushing for more oversight of St. Petersburg's Flock camera network, saying residents should have a greater say in how the technology and the data it collects are used.
St. Pete Free Clinic expands food pantry to Lealman
In an effort to combat rising hunger across Pinellas County, the St. Pete Free Clinic opened a market-style food pantry in Lealman.
In an effort to combat rising hunger across Pinellas County, the St. Pete Free Clinic opened a market-style food pantry in Lealman.
St. Petersburg mayoral race: Ken Welch, Charlie Crist expected to head to runoff ahead of August vote
Barbs are being traded in the race for St. Petersburg Mayor, with neither of the top two polling leaders expecting the race to be decided without going to a runoff.
Barbs are being traded in the race for St. Petersburg Mayor, with neither of the top two polling leaders expecting the race to be decided without going to a runoff.
19-year-old man dies after being pulled from Clearwater pool
A 19-year-old died on Thursday following a reported drowning call at a pool in Clearwater, according to the city.
A 19-year-old died on Thursday following a reported drowning call at a pool in Clearwater, according to the city.
Neighbors demand safety changes after deadly St. Pete crosswalk crash
A deadly crash in St. Petersburg is renewing calls for changes along a stretch of MLK Street South that neighbors say has become increasingly dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
A deadly crash in St. Petersburg is renewing calls for changes along a stretch of MLK Street South that neighbors say has become increasingly dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
Flock camera vandalism: Surveillance devices damaged in St. Petersburg, Sarasota
Flock cameras in St. Petersburg and Sarasota were damaged over the weekend, leaving both devices offline.
Flock cameras in St. Petersburg and Sarasota were damaged over the weekend, leaving both devices offline.
Pinellas County leaders consider funding cuts for Weedon Island, Shell Key preserves
Two of Pinellas County’s most prominent nature preserves could soon lose county funding as local officials work to close a $42 million budget gap for the upcoming fiscal year.
Two of Pinellas County’s most prominent nature preserves could soon lose county funding as local officials work to close a $42 million budget gap for the upcoming fiscal year.