Suspected U.S. Capitol 'lectern guy' arrested on federal charges in Pinellas County
The smiling 'lectern guy' seen in a now-viral photo taken during this week’s invasion of the U.S. Capitol has been arrested in Pinellas County, records show.
The smiling 'lectern guy' seen in a now-viral photo taken during this week’s invasion of the U.S. Capitol has been arrested in Pinellas County, records show.
Social workers to be sent to non-violent 911 calls for service in St. Pete
St. Petersburg city councilors unanimously approved a contract on Thursday with Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services to deploy social workers on nonviolent, noncriminal 911 calls for service.
St. Petersburg city councilors unanimously approved a contract on Thursday with Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services to deploy social workers on nonviolent, noncriminal 911 calls for service.
Pinellas charter school dean, wife accused of encouraging teen babysitter to drink alcohol, deputies say
A Palm Harbor husband and wife are facing child neglect charges for allegedly encouraging their teenage babysitter to drink alcohol and smoke marijuana.
A Palm Harbor husband and wife are facing child neglect charges for allegedly encouraging their teenage babysitter to drink alcohol and smoke marijuana.
Teacher sprayed student with disinfectant after mask dispute, police say
A Largo High School teacher was arrested Wednesday after allegedly spraying a student with disinfectant because the teen was not wearing a COVID mask properly.
A Largo High School teacher was arrested Wednesday after allegedly spraying a student with disinfectant because the teen was not wearing a COVID mask properly.
Pedestrian killed crossing roadway behind vehicle of deputy responding to crime scene
A pedestrian was killed when a Pinellas County deputy accidentally ran him over while responding to a scene, the sheriff's office said Thursday.
A pedestrian was killed when a Pinellas County deputy accidentally ran him over while responding to a scene, the sheriff's office said Thursday.
Birds safer near Sunshine Skyway, thanks to tip from boaters
Paul Corsi and his family spend a lot of time on and around the water near the Skyway looking for injured pelicans and other birds. He says what he saw a few weeks ago was the worst: eight cormorant carcasses.
Paul Corsi and his family spend a lot of time on and around the water near the Skyway looking for injured pelicans and other birds. He says what he saw a few weeks ago was the worst: eight cormorant carcasses.
This weekend's Howard Frankland Bridge closure delayed a week
Originally, engineers planned to close both directions of the I-275 span Saturday night and into Sunday so crews could remove the 4th Street North bridge over the interstate. The work is part of the Gateway Expressway Project.
Originally, engineers planned to close both directions of the I-275 span Saturday night and into Sunday so crews could remove the 4th Street North bridge over the interstate. The work is part of the Gateway Expressway Project.
Root to petal: St. Petersburg herbal school teaches Western, Chinese, spiritual, ceremonial medicine
Many homeowners probably get frustrated with the variety of unknown plants that grow in the yard they consider weeds but if you know what to look for, some of these plants may have medicinal properties and other health benefits.
Many homeowners probably get frustrated with the variety of unknown plants that grow in the yard they consider weeds but if you know what to look for, some of these plants may have medicinal properties and other health benefits.
Clearwater cancels 2021 Sugar Sand Festival
For the second year in a row, Clearwater officials have canceled the annual Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival.
For the second year in a row, Clearwater officials have canceled the annual Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival.
Pinellas officials call for more state communication, better online reservation system for COVID-19 vaccines
The senior citizens who lined up Tuesday to get an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine represented just a fraction of the thousands who were foiled by phone lines and confounded by a crashed website.
The senior citizens who lined up Tuesday to get an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine represented just a fraction of the thousands who were foiled by phone lines and confounded by a crashed website.
Annual Epiphany in Tarpon Springs honors tradition, but without the typical audience this year
A Tarpon Springs tradition – more than 100 years strong – looked different this year. Dozens and dozens of spectators usually gather at the end of Tarpon Avenue for the annual Epiphany, but because of the pandemic, the general public was not invited.
A Tarpon Springs tradition – more than 100 years strong – looked different this year. Dozens and dozens of spectators usually gather at the end of Tarpon Avenue for the annual Epiphany, but because of the pandemic, the general public was not invited.
Firestone Grand Prix in St. Pete rescheduled for April 2021
For the second year in a row, the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg has been rescheduled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
For the second year in a row, the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg has been rescheduled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In-person court grinds to a halt in Bay Area counties with surging COVID-19 cases
In-person court hearings and jury trials are back on hold in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. The decisions were announced Tuesday after steep increases in new COVID-19 cases and the rising percentage of people testing positive.
In-person court hearings and jury trials are back on hold in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. The decisions were announced Tuesday after steep increases in new COVID-19 cases and the rising percentage of people testing positive.
Spectators moved online for annual Epiphany celebration dive
Divers will soon take to the water in Tarpon Springs for the annual Epiphany celebration. The historic event usually attracts thousands of people, but because of the pandemic things will look much different this year.
Divers will soon take to the water in Tarpon Springs for the annual Epiphany celebration. The historic event usually attracts thousands of people, but because of the pandemic things will look much different this year.
After rough start, Pinellas, Hillsborough register 12,000 for vaccine appointments
Slots are now full for the first rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations for seniors in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, with a combined 12,000 doses expected to be administered.
Slots are now full for the first rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations for seniors in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, with a combined 12,000 doses expected to be administered.
First round of Florida healthcare workers gets second vaccine dose
The first round of Florida healthcare workers who got doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are now getting their second dose, but they say their behavior isn't changing.
The first round of Florida healthcare workers who got doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are now getting their second dose, but they say their behavior isn't changing.
Good Samaritan performs zip-line rescue of entangled pelican on Skyway
How far would you go to help an injured bird? When volunteers from Friends of the Pelicans spotted a young pelican entangled in fishing line on a span of the old Skyway Sunshine Bridge, they knew he would die if they didn't do something.
How far would you go to help an injured bird? When volunteers from Friends of the Pelicans spotted a young pelican entangled in fishing line on a span of the old Skyway Sunshine Bridge, they knew he would die if they didn't do something.
Pinellas County: Registration for vaccine appointments closed until more doses arrive
As of Tuesday afternoon, Pinellas County is no longer accepting new appointments for those 65 and older to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Officials said all existing time slots have been filled.
As of Tuesday afternoon, Pinellas County is no longer accepting new appointments for those 65 and older to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Officials said all existing time slots have been filled.
Clearwater cancels 2021 Sea-Blues Festival
City officials announced they will cancel this year’s Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival due to the pandemic.
City officials announced they will cancel this year’s Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival due to the pandemic.
Pinellas County temporarily suspends online vaccine appointment registration
Pinellas has vaccinated thousands of nursing home and other long-term care facilities, but many more seniors are in the general population and, to many, it seems the registration and vaccination process is off to a slow start.
Pinellas has vaccinated thousands of nursing home and other long-term care facilities, but many more seniors are in the general population and, to many, it seems the registration and vaccination process is off to a slow start.