St. Pete-Clearwater lands on list of top 25 places to live, work as filmmaker

The St. Petersburg-Clearwater area is making a name for itself in the film business, landing on this year's list of top 25 best places to live and work as a filmmaker.

St. Pete mayor, Rays owner at odds over Tropicana Field redevelopment plans

The Tampa Bay Rays have signaled they are interested in building a new stadium where Tropicana Field now sits, but they are at a standstill with their landlord, the city of St. Pete, on the future of the site. 

Clearwater police investigate deadly stabbing at bar

A 33-year-old man has passed away following a deadly stabbing at a Clearwater bar, police said.

Mayors hope visibility of Tampa Bay during Super Bowl will bring long-term benefits

The mayors of the three largest Tampa Bay area cities spoke Monday about the regional impact of a historic home game Super Bowl. While all three celebrated as fans, they also admitted the event, limited by COVID-19, won’t bring the normal boom for the hospitality industry.

Dunedin woman charged with DUI manslaughter in hit-and-run crash

Belinda Hood, 67, is charged with DUI manslaughter and leaving the scene of crime following a car crash on January 17, according to the Clearwater Police Department.

USCG: Fog may have played role in boat crash that injured 7 in Tampa Bay

Seven people aboard two boats were injured Saturday morning when their boats collided in the waters of Tampa Bay, according to the United States Coast Guard.

Pinellas County COVID-19 vaccine registration site back online after Saturday morning outage

Those hoping to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment in Pinellas County were unable to do so Saturday morning because of technical difficulties, according to a Tweet from the health department and its third-party vendor. 

Largo man arrested for sexual battery on a minor

Steven Homol, 35, is facing one count of sexual battery on a person under the age of 16, according to Pinellas County deputies. 

Clearwater Marine Aquarium releases first rehabilitated turtle of 2021

Movies have made Clearwater Marine Aquarium famous for the care shown to dolphins Winter and Hope, but CMA cares for all sorts of marine life including a sea turtle named Twizzler.

100-year-old WWII fighter pilot gets vaccinated

A World War II veteran who just celebrated his 100th birthday got his COVID-19 vaccine on live TV Friday. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said at the time Henry Sayler was the one-millionth senior citizen to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida, but later walked his comments back, acknowledging the state was about 200,000 short of the milestone.

Pinellas deputies searching for missing 19-year-old woman

Deputies in Pinellas County are searching for a 19-year-old woman who has been missing since Wednesday.

Owners of popular South St. Pete restaurant reshape perceptions by revitalizing 22nd St. S corridor

St. Pete natives Elihu and his wife, Carolyn Brayboy, or Mr. and Mrs. B, are reinvesting in the historically Black 22nd Street South corridor, part of the African American Heritage Trail, and reshaping perceptions of South St. Pete along the way.

Software engineer with passion for cooking keeps family legacy alive with food truck

Melissa Gardner used to cook out of a tent in South St. Petersburg to pay her way through college. After graduation, she bought a food truck and expanded her business.

Pandemic brings renewed interest in classic video games

M&M Video Games in St. Pete claims to be the largest retro video game store in the U.S. with more than 40,000 games. They buy, sell, and trade all titles, from Atari to Xbox.

Man charged with murder in deadly St. Pete shooting

St. Petersburg police said the suspect got into a fight with his friend and stabbed him several times. When the victim tried to flee, investigators said the man shot him.

Police searching for suspect accused of carjacking woman at knifepoint in Clearwater parking lot

A quick trip to the store took a terrifying turn Tuesday night for one woman in Clearwater. That’s when police say a man forced the 62-year-old woman at knifepoint out of her car and then took off.