Tornado damages Pinellas County apartment complex
A round of strong thunderstorms early Sunday morning produced a waterspout over Boca Ciega Bay, which was classified as an EF-0 tornado when it came onshore, according to the National Weather Service.
A round of strong thunderstorms early Sunday morning produced a waterspout over Boca Ciega Bay, which was classified as an EF-0 tornado when it came onshore, according to the National Weather Service.
1 dead after car crashes into Safety Harbor pond, police say
It's a tragic scene that's become all too familiar for residents near State Road 580 and McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater.
It's a tragic scene that's become all too familiar for residents near State Road 580 and McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater.
SPFR: 1 dead in St. Petersburg house fire
One person was killed early Saturday morning following a house fire in St. Petersburg, according to St. Petersburg Fire Rescue.
One person was killed early Saturday morning following a house fire in St. Petersburg, according to St. Petersburg Fire Rescue.
Man killed trying to cross Dunedin street
A 61-year-old man from Dunedin was killed Friday night as he tried to cross U.S. 19 near Curlew Road according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 61-year-old man from Dunedin was killed Friday night as he tried to cross U.S. 19 near Curlew Road according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
South St. Pete standoff ends, suspect arrested for Wednesday's double-murder
Investigators say they have arrested a double-murder suspect after a standoff at a South St. Petersburg motel.
Investigators say they have arrested a double-murder suspect after a standoff at a South St. Petersburg motel.
Researchers confirm discovery of 29 African American graves from Greenwood Cemetery in Clearwater
Archeologists have located 29 graves of African Americans in what used to be the North Greenwood Cemetery. The African American cemetery was relocated in 1954 to make way for redevelopment.
Archeologists have located 29 graves of African Americans in what used to be the North Greenwood Cemetery. The African American cemetery was relocated in 1954 to make way for redevelopment.
Pinellas deputy charged with domestic battery
According to the sheriff's office, Deputy Jared Toro was arguing with his girlfriend when he pinned her against a wall and handcuffed her.
According to the sheriff's office, Deputy Jared Toro was arguing with his girlfriend when he pinned her against a wall and handcuffed her.
Remaining original Jordan Park bungalows to be replaced with senior housing complex
A major hurdle has been cleared to revamp and expand St. Petersburg’s oldest affordable housing complex.
A major hurdle has been cleared to revamp and expand St. Petersburg’s oldest affordable housing complex.
Dancing with fire: St. Pete school teaches the ‘hottest’ dance moves
Social media proves there’s no shortage of hot dance moves around, but there’s a place in St. Petersburg where you can learn and practice the hottest old-school dance moves of them all.
Social media proves there’s no shortage of hot dance moves around, but there’s a place in St. Petersburg where you can learn and practice the hottest old-school dance moves of them all.
St. Pete Fire Rescue lieutenant accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccine
Investigators say a St. Pete Fire Rescue lieutenant has been charged with stealing a COVID-19 vaccine.
Investigators say a St. Pete Fire Rescue lieutenant has been charged with stealing a COVID-19 vaccine.
Two people found dead in vehicle in South St. Pete, police say
St. Petersburg police are investigating the deaths of two people after their bodies were found inside a vehicle, they said.
St. Petersburg police are investigating the deaths of two people after their bodies were found inside a vehicle, they said.
Great Backyard Bird Count seeks to protect birds through global awareness project
Local birders are gearing up for the Great Backyard Bird Count, a global initiative from February 12-15.
Local birders are gearing up for the Great Backyard Bird Count, a global initiative from February 12-15.
Cybersecurity experts say Oldsmar water system attack highlights larger vulnerabilities
Cities throughout the Tampa Bay area on alert after a cyberattack into the computer that controls the chemicals in Oldsmar’s water supply.
Cities throughout the Tampa Bay area on alert after a cyberattack into the computer that controls the chemicals in Oldsmar’s water supply.
Rescue group pleads for help as they rescue hundreds of pelicans from Skyway pier
At nearly two miles long, the south end of the old Sunshine Skyway Bridge is now the longest fishing pier in the world. It's also one of the most deadliest spots for pelicans, but a local group of volunteers is working to change that.
At nearly two miles long, the south end of the old Sunshine Skyway Bridge is now the longest fishing pier in the world. It's also one of the most deadliest spots for pelicans, but a local group of volunteers is working to change that.
Walmart, Sam’s Club pharmacies in Florida to administer COVID-19 vaccines
Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies announced they will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines in Florida, including 17 locations in the Bay Area.
Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies announced they will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines in Florida, including 17 locations in the Bay Area.
Skyway 10K may be virtual this year, but proceeds will still benefit military families
For the past three years, thousands of runners and walkers crossed the iconic Skyway Bridge during an annual 10K run, but this time around, it will be a virtual.
For the past three years, thousands of runners and walkers crossed the iconic Skyway Bridge during an annual 10K run, but this time around, it will be a virtual.
Hacker tried to poison Oldsmar water system, sheriff says
Investigators say someone took over a computer that controls the city of Oldsmar’s water system and tried to poison the water supply. The FBI, Secret Service and Pinellas deputies are now looking into the case.
Investigators say someone took over a computer that controls the city of Oldsmar’s water system and tried to poison the water supply. The FBI, Secret Service and Pinellas deputies are now looking into the case.
CPD: 4 people seriously injured after car crashes into home
Four people were hospitalized early Sunday morning after a vehicle crashed into a house, according to the Clearwater Police Department.
Four people were hospitalized early Sunday morning after a vehicle crashed into a house, according to the Clearwater Police Department.
‘It may end up costing someone more than 50 cent’: St. Pete mayor reacts to reports of 50 Cent’s 'wild' bash
50 Cent hosted a 'wild' Super Bowl party Friday night at a private airport hangar in St. Petersburg, according to TMZ.
50 Cent hosted a 'wild' Super Bowl party Friday night at a private airport hangar in St. Petersburg, according to TMZ.
Driver involved in fatal hit-and-run turns himself in to police
The driver of a white Ford F250/350 Super Duty dually pick-up truck that was involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash has turned himself in, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
The driver of a white Ford F250/350 Super Duty dually pick-up truck that was involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash has turned himself in, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.

















