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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.