FHP: Grandfather killed in crash that closed westbound lanes of Gandy Boulevard
Florida Highway Patrol Troopers say a 47-year-old grandfather and 14-day-old infant were ejected in a fatal crash on Gandy Boulevard that shut down the westbound lanes at Brighton Bay.
Florida Highway Patrol Troopers say a 47-year-old grandfather and 14-day-old infant were ejected in a fatal crash on Gandy Boulevard that shut down the westbound lanes at Brighton Bay.
Pinellas County deputy 'plays lifeguard,’ kicks gator out of private pool
Thinking about taking a dip in the pool this weekend? You may want to check it for gators before jumping in.
Thinking about taking a dip in the pool this weekend? You may want to check it for gators before jumping in.
Woman hit, killed while trying to help crash victim
Michelle Lessl, 62, was killed Friday night after being hit by a car while she tried to help a man who had fallen from his scooter following a vehicle crash, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Michelle Lessl, 62, was killed Friday night after being hit by a car while she tried to help a man who had fallen from his scooter following a vehicle crash, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
1 critically injured after being shot in St. Petersburg, police say
A man suffered critical injuries after being shot in St. Petersburg shortly after midnight, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
A man suffered critical injuries after being shot in St. Petersburg shortly after midnight, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Man whose severed head was found in South St. Pete identified
Police say they now know the identity of a man whose severed head was found in South St. Petersburg back in July.
Police say they now know the identity of a man whose severed head was found in South St. Petersburg back in July.
Ahead of main event, St. Pete Grand Prix practice runs begin Friday
Thousands of people will converge in downtown St. Petersburg the Firestone Grand Prix.
Thousands of people will converge in downtown St. Petersburg the Firestone Grand Prix.
Rays' future is ‘elephant in the room’ as Bay Area celebrates ‘Champion’s Day’
As the Rays, Lightning, Bucs and Rowdies showed off their championship trophies on Friday, the future of Major League Baseball in the Bay Area remained up in the air.
As the Rays, Lightning, Bucs and Rowdies showed off their championship trophies on Friday, the future of Major League Baseball in the Bay Area remained up in the air.
After 12-hour standoff at Pinellas Park hotel, officers arrest man with long criminal history
Pinellas Park police said a man barricaded himself inside a hotel room Wednesday night, leading to a standoff with authorities that lasted for nearly 12 hours.
Pinellas Park police said a man barricaded himself inside a hotel room Wednesday night, leading to a standoff with authorities that lasted for nearly 12 hours.
Bay Area TikTok star inspires others to keep beaches and parks clean
Caulin Donaldson has spent the past 16 months posting beach and park clean-up videos on TikTok, where he's amassed a following of 1.2 million users -- many of whom say have been inspired to do clean-ups of their own.
Caulin Donaldson has spent the past 16 months posting beach and park clean-up videos on TikTok, where he's amassed a following of 1.2 million users -- many of whom say have been inspired to do clean-ups of their own.
2 Eckerd College students create Audubon chapter on campus to share passion for birds with classmates
Connor O’Brien and Trevor Clair created the Ornithological Society of Eckerd and, despite limited activities due to the pandemic, they have 67 members who share an interest in birds.
Connor O’Brien and Trevor Clair created the Ornithological Society of Eckerd and, despite limited activities due to the pandemic, they have 67 members who share an interest in birds.
Lawsuit settled to ensure compliance with Clean Water Act
Three environmentalist groups -- Suncoast Waterkeeper, Tampa Bay Waterkeeper, and Our Children's Earth Foundation -- settled a lawsuit with the city of Largo to prevent nitrogen from being pumped into Old Tampa Bay.
Three environmentalist groups -- Suncoast Waterkeeper, Tampa Bay Waterkeeper, and Our Children's Earth Foundation -- settled a lawsuit with the city of Largo to prevent nitrogen from being pumped into Old Tampa Bay.
Herd immunity may be hard to come by
So far, 134 million Americans have gotten at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, but in order for herd immunity to be achieved approximately 70 percent of people, or 232 million in the United States, needs to be immune to the virus.
So far, 134 million Americans have gotten at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, but in order for herd immunity to be achieved approximately 70 percent of people, or 232 million in the United States, needs to be immune to the virus.
Tax revenue shows tourism levels are bouncing back
The state’s number-one industry, tourism, is showing signs that the pandemic's effects are winding down.
The state’s number-one industry, tourism, is showing signs that the pandemic's effects are winding down.
Program aims to teach water-friendly gardening in St. Pete
An organization dedicated to keeping Bay Area water clean is working with the community to protect the area's drinking water supply.
An organization dedicated to keeping Bay Area water clean is working with the community to protect the area's drinking water supply.
St. Pete painter living life in fast lane ahead of Grand Prix
Whenever Ya La'ford can trade paintbrushes for car parts, she knows she's about to make a statement.
Whenever Ya La'ford can trade paintbrushes for car parts, she knows she's about to make a statement.
Deadly pedestrian crashes put spotlight on Grand Central district safety
People who live, work, and play along Central Avenue in St. Petersburg are asking for more safety measures after a couple in their 60s was hit and killed in front of a crowd of people at an intersection.
People who live, work, and play along Central Avenue in St. Petersburg are asking for more safety measures after a couple in their 60s was hit and killed in front of a crowd of people at an intersection.
NFL draft's most intriguing prospect: Palm Harbor's Jacob Harris
Jacob Harris grew up on soccer. He had multiple Division I offers coming out of high school at Palm Harbor University, but he tossed that ball aside after getting a taste of the other football his senior year.
Jacob Harris grew up on soccer. He had multiple Division I offers coming out of high school at Palm Harbor University, but he tossed that ball aside after getting a taste of the other football his senior year.
New Amazon Prime scripted series filmed at The Don CeSar aimed at attracting visitors
When you're kicking back, looking for your next streaming series to binge, don't be surprised when you recognize some familiar Bay Area hotspots. Starting next month, an original scripted series, filmed and produced in St. Pete/Clearwater, will premiere on Amazon Prime.
When you're kicking back, looking for your next streaming series to binge, don't be surprised when you recognize some familiar Bay Area hotspots. Starting next month, an original scripted series, filmed and produced in St. Pete/Clearwater, will premiere on Amazon Prime.
After 2 seasons on ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ celebrity chef brings unique cuisine to St. Petersburg
From "Hell's Kitchen" to St. Pete Beach sounds like a great escape or a vacation getaway, but for celebrity chef Robert Hesse, it was a homecoming.
From "Hell's Kitchen" to St. Pete Beach sounds like a great escape or a vacation getaway, but for celebrity chef Robert Hesse, it was a homecoming.
Bay Area non-profit uses technology to help officers respond to mental health calls
The Largo Police Department teamed up with Clearwater-based non-profit organization Directions for Living for a program that uses technology to help officers respond to mental health-related calls for service.
The Largo Police Department teamed up with Clearwater-based non-profit organization Directions for Living for a program that uses technology to help officers respond to mental health-related calls for service.