One year after bars around Tampa Bay shut down at 5 p.m., St. Patrick's Day looks different
It's hard to believe that one year ago, bars and restaurants were forced to close down at 5 p.m. on St. Patrick's day. Things looking much different now as businesses have been slowly re-opening since May.
It's hard to believe that one year ago, bars and restaurants were forced to close down at 5 p.m. on St. Patrick's day. Things looking much different now as businesses have been slowly re-opening since May.
‘We are exhausted’: St. Pete bars, restaurants against mayor's two strikes and you’re out proposal
On Thursday, the St. Petersburg City Council will take up an issue over how the city enforces code violations on bars and restaurants
On Thursday, the St. Petersburg City Council will take up an issue over how the city enforces code violations on bars and restaurants
Clearwater man accused in Capitol riot granted bond, must surrender weapons, get mental health evaluation
Federal prosecutors say Robert Palmer is captured on video spraying a fire extinguisher at Capitol police and then throwing the empty canister at them.
Federal prosecutors say Robert Palmer is captured on video spraying a fire extinguisher at Capitol police and then throwing the empty canister at them.
Researchers use drones to study coastal habitat migration across Tampa Bay
Researchers with the Tampa Bay Estuary Program and the University of Florida are using drone technology to map and model the impacts of sea level rise due to a changing climate.
Researchers with the Tampa Bay Estuary Program and the University of Florida are using drone technology to map and model the impacts of sea level rise due to a changing climate.
DeSantis: Vaccination age expected to drop to 55 'sometime in March'
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that he will soon lower the eligibility age to 55 for COVID-19 vaccinations, as demand appears slower for shots even with the eligibility age lowered Monday from 65 to 60.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that he will soon lower the eligibility age to 55 for COVID-19 vaccinations, as demand appears slower for shots even with the eligibility age lowered Monday from 65 to 60.
Bay Area beaches, roadways packed during spring break
Spring break is well underway up and down the 35 mile stretch of Pinellas County beaches.
Spring break is well underway up and down the 35 mile stretch of Pinellas County beaches.
Artist with autism brings bright colors to Pinellas County
Dane Capo is an artist who recently moved from California to Pinellas County. He also has autism and epilepsy.
Dane Capo is an artist who recently moved from California to Pinellas County. He also has autism and epilepsy.
Shooting victim dies after crashing car in St. Pete, deputies say
Pinellas County detectives are investigating a deadly shooting and continuing to search for the suspect involved, they said.
Pinellas County detectives are investigating a deadly shooting and continuing to search for the suspect involved, they said.
New federal laws proposed to address cyberattacks like one on Oldsmar water system
Lawmakers in Washington DC are floating new legislation in response to the cyberattack on Oldsmar’s water treatment plant.
Lawmakers in Washington DC are floating new legislation in response to the cyberattack on Oldsmar’s water treatment plant.
Like mother, like son: Clearwater officer follows in mom's footsteps
A new Clearwater police officer is following in his mother's footsteps. Officer Will Spelman was sworn in this morning, and his mom, 26-year veteran Lt. Laura Spelman, was there to pin on his badge. "When Will was 5, he dreamed of becoming a police officer; today that vision became a reality."
A new Clearwater police officer is following in his mother's footsteps. Officer Will Spelman was sworn in this morning, and his mom, 26-year veteran Lt. Laura Spelman, was there to pin on his badge. "When Will was 5, he dreamed of becoming a police officer; today that vision became a reality."
Guests can ‘go wild’ this week at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is known for its rescue and rehabilitation efforts with marine life. However, this week, the aquarium is hosting different animals that don’t call the water home.
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is known for its rescue and rehabilitation efforts with marine life. However, this week, the aquarium is hosting different animals that don’t call the water home.
‘Plan ahead, arrive early’: Pinellas County hosts walk-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics
On Saturday, Pinellas County hosted walk-up vaccination clinics at three different locations across the county. With no appointment needed to get the vaccine, the lines filled up fast.
On Saturday, Pinellas County hosted walk-up vaccination clinics at three different locations across the county. With no appointment needed to get the vaccine, the lines filled up fast.
Pinellas County woman loses $5,000 to phone scammer
"Belinda" from Pinellas County, was scammed out of thousands of dollars and has zero hope of ever getting it back.
"Belinda" from Pinellas County, was scammed out of thousands of dollars and has zero hope of ever getting it back.
Archeologists find more African American graves on private land in Clearwater
Archeologists in Clearwater can say with certainty they’ve found yet another African American cemetery – this time on private land that is home to FrankCrum company headquarters.
Archeologists in Clearwater can say with certainty they’ve found yet another African American cemetery – this time on private land that is home to FrankCrum company headquarters.
Good COVID behavior could payoff this spring break
The tourism group Visit St. Pete-Clearwater has teams randomly roaming beaches to give out $25 gift cards for good pandemic behavior. The team workers are looking to reward people for wearing a mask, spreading out on the beach, sanitizing while at businesses, and being patient and kind.
The tourism group Visit St. Pete-Clearwater has teams randomly roaming beaches to give out $25 gift cards for good pandemic behavior. The team workers are looking to reward people for wearing a mask, spreading out on the beach, sanitizing while at businesses, and being patient and kind.
St. Pete police arrest man who stabbed his brother, they say
A St. Petersburg man was arrested for stabbing his adult brother with a kitchen knife, police said.
A St. Petersburg man was arrested for stabbing his adult brother with a kitchen knife, police said.
3 arrested for DUIs after wrong-way driver causes series of crashes on Courtney Campbell Causeway
Clearwater police arrested three drivers early Friday morning following a series of crashes on the Courtney Campbell Causeway that started with a wrong-way driver.
Clearwater police arrested three drivers early Friday morning following a series of crashes on the Courtney Campbell Causeway that started with a wrong-way driver.
Multiple people injured in Clearwater shooting
A man and a woman were in serious condition Thursday night after being shot, according to the city of Clearwater.
A man and a woman were in serious condition Thursday night after being shot, according to the city of Clearwater.
Kayak fishing tournament in April will raise money for family of fallen Pinellas County deputy
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office announced a fundraising tournament will be held for the family of Deputy Michael Magli, who was killed in the line of duty last month.
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office announced a fundraising tournament will be held for the family of Deputy Michael Magli, who was killed in the line of duty last month.
Bay Area school districts work overtime to feed hungry students over spring break
School district officials are working overtime this year to make sure children are not forced to take a break from nutrition during spring break.
School district officials are working overtime this year to make sure children are not forced to take a break from nutrition during spring break.