Kayak company connects paddlers with Tampa Bay ecosystem 

As the weather warms up, many individuals in the Bay Area are getting outside and one kayak company is doing more than putting people on the water, it's connecting them to what’s inside it. 

St. Pete officer accused of using stolen credit card loses job

A probationary officer with St. Petersburg police is out of a job after investigators say he was arrested for trying to use a Texas woman's credit card information to make purchases from Walmart.

Boaters doubt mayor's claim that privatization would be best for St. Petersburg's marina

Under a contract that City Council has yet to vote on, a Tennessee company would spend $30-million to renovate and then operate the marina, paying a percentage of their revenue -- along with an annual $250,000 in rent -- back to the city.   

Shark-scarred rare white dolphin needs its space, Clearwater marine biologists warn

A young white dolphin has been spotted swimming close to mom in Clearwater, getting attention on social media as well as out on the water. Now, Clearwater Marine Aquarium is appealing to the public to just let the animal be.

Judge rules Dunedin man must pay $30,000 in grass fines

A Dunedin homeowner has been given a setback in his yearslong battle with the city over tall grass.

Help wanted: Bay Area hospitality industry facing shortage as demand increases

Hospitality was perhaps the hardest hit industry at the start of the pandemic and now restaurants and bars are hiring -- but many people are not applying. Owners are trying to figure out how to entice workers to even come in for an interview.

Shorecrest opens program for teens graduating high school but not ready for college

A program designed for students who feel like they missed out on crucial parts of high school life, and aren't ready for college, has opened at Shorecrest Prep in St. Pete.

Treasure Island installs sea turtle-friendly lights in time for hatchling season

This weekend marks the start of sea turtle nesting season along the beaches in the Sunshine State. Thanks to new lights being installed in Treasure Island, hatchlings should have an easier time finding their way around the beach in Pinellas County.

Video shows rare albino dolphin baby in Clearwater

Caitlin Mackey was at the Clearwater Basin Marina when she spotted three dolphins swimming next to the seawall -- including an extremely rare, all-white calf.

19-year-old man charged in Largo double-murder

Police have made an arrest after the bodies of two women were found in a home in Largo Monday. 

Parking spots turned into patio seating could remain after pandemic, St. Pete says

As part of a program called Restart St. Pete, the city told restaurants they could use concrete barriers to separate traffic from parking spots converted into outdoor seating areas. Restaurants and the city hope to continue the program past the pandemic.

Road to success wasn’t easy for woman behind the wheels of the Firestone Grand Prix

Cara Adams is the director of race tire engineering and manufacturing for Firestone Racing and is paving the way for other women to have a more hands-on role in a male-dominated sport.

Police say man smoked crack cocaine before fatal crash on Courtney Campbell Causeway

Wilbur French, 57, is facing DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide charges following a fatal crash that closed a portion of the Courtney Campbell Causeway Saturday night, according to the Clearwater Police Department.