Big road projects for Bay Area drivers to look out for in 2021
As the Bay Area population booms, road construction crews are staying busy. Here’s a look at some of the biggest projects on our roadways in 2021.
As the Bay Area population booms, road construction crews are staying busy. Here’s a look at some of the biggest projects on our roadways in 2021.
Greyhound racing at Derby Lane comes to an end
Sunday marked the end of an era for greyhound dog racing in St. Pete when Derby Lane hosted its final live dog race in front of nearly 5,000 fans.
Sunday marked the end of an era for greyhound dog racing in St. Pete when Derby Lane hosted its final live dog race in front of nearly 5,000 fans.
Ring video captures St. Pete teenager robbed at gunpoint, search for suspect
Jervon Hinton, 16, was just getting home from work around 9 p.m. Saturday night, when someone ran up behind him with what looks like a gun, and grabs him.
Jervon Hinton, 16, was just getting home from work around 9 p.m. Saturday night, when someone ran up behind him with what looks like a gun, and grabs him.
Annual Epiphany celebration will be shorter and smaller due to COVID-19
It’s one of our area’s most well-known traditions that will send more than 50 young men into the waters of Spring Bayou in Tarpon Springs. But COVID is quieting the ceremonies this year, with limited participation.
It’s one of our area’s most well-known traditions that will send more than 50 young men into the waters of Spring Bayou in Tarpon Springs. But COVID is quieting the ceremonies this year, with limited participation.
Christmas Eve storms leave Largo residents cleaning up during holiday
Strong storms on Christmas Eve tore off roofs and damaged houses in a mobile home park in Largo late Thursday, leaving residents left to clean up on Christmas Day.
Strong storms on Christmas Eve tore off roofs and damaged houses in a mobile home park in Largo late Thursday, leaving residents left to clean up on Christmas Day.
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital makes Christmas extra merry for its littlest patients
As families stack presents under the tree ahead of Christmas, healthcare workers wanted to make sure their youngest patients get in the holiday spirit.
As families stack presents under the tree ahead of Christmas, healthcare workers wanted to make sure their youngest patients get in the holiday spirit.
Pinellas County couple fighting hunger, cutting down on waste
After witnessing a local restaurant toss a mountain of food in the trash, a Pinellas County couple was inspired to turn that waste into a way to help those in need. The effort has blossomed during a time when more people could use an extra meal.
After witnessing a local restaurant toss a mountain of food in the trash, a Pinellas County couple was inspired to turn that waste into a way to help those in need. The effort has blossomed during a time when more people could use an extra meal.
COVID-19 takes the life of a beloved Pinellas County music teacher
A beloved music teacher in Pinellas County died suddenly, one day after being diagnosed with COVID-19.
A beloved music teacher in Pinellas County died suddenly, one day after being diagnosed with COVID-19.
Clearwater police search for suspect who stole $1,000 worth of perfume
Police detectives in Clearwater are trying to identify the man who stole 20 bottles of perfume from a store.
Police detectives in Clearwater are trying to identify the man who stole 20 bottles of perfume from a store.
Safety Harbor Garden Club planting seeds for Florida's gardening future
Gardening is a popular pastime for a lot of people in the Bay Area. Good Day Tampa Bay's Charley Belcher takes us to Safety Harbor to show us a garden club that is doing the city a favor by doing what they love.
Gardening is a popular pastime for a lot of people in the Bay Area. Good Day Tampa Bay's Charley Belcher takes us to Safety Harbor to show us a garden club that is doing the city a favor by doing what they love.
Tarpon Springs students first in Florida to practice procedures on synthetic dog
Students at Tarpon Springs interested in being a veterinarian are getting a rare opportunity to practice procedures on a dog.
Students at Tarpon Springs interested in being a veterinarian are getting a rare opportunity to practice procedures on a dog.
24-year-old arrested in South St. Pete shooting death
St. Pete police say they arrested the man responsible for fatally shooting another on Monday.
St. Pete police say they arrested the man responsible for fatally shooting another on Monday.
Teen hit by vehicle while trying to cross U.S. 19 in Palm Harbor
A teenager was hit while apparently trying to cross busy U.S. 19 in Palm Harbor this afternoon.
A teenager was hit while apparently trying to cross busy U.S. 19 in Palm Harbor this afternoon.
Man found shot in South St. Pete home
Police say they are investigating after a man was shot inside a South St. Pete home this morning.
Police say they are investigating after a man was shot inside a South St. Pete home this morning.
FHP: Brandon man evading arrest jumps into water, hides on island
Rashad Cutler, 38, was taken into custody Saturday afternoon after troopers say he jumped into the water off Gandy Blvd. and swam to a nearby island while fleeing from law enforcement.
Rashad Cutler, 38, was taken into custody Saturday afternoon after troopers say he jumped into the water off Gandy Blvd. and swam to a nearby island while fleeing from law enforcement.
Wearable art exhibit on display in downtown Clearwater storefronts
The city of Clearwater is actively working to get people to experience downtown and part of that challenge is keeping things visually interesting for visitors.
The city of Clearwater is actively working to get people to experience downtown and part of that challenge is keeping things visually interesting for visitors.
Families isolated by COVID-19 look forward to post-vaccine visits
For families with loved ones in nursing homes, emergency use approval of COVID-19 vaccines is adding peace of mind for the end of what has been a tough year.
For families with loved ones in nursing homes, emergency use approval of COVID-19 vaccines is adding peace of mind for the end of what has been a tough year.
Pinellas County school employee arrested for child porn
Charles Daniel Paul, 32, has been charged with 20 counts of possession of child pornography, according to the Clearwater Police Department.
Charles Daniel Paul, 32, has been charged with 20 counts of possession of child pornography, according to the Clearwater Police Department.
Hillsborough, Pinellas officials make stricter mask rules to ward off sharp increase in COVID-19 cases
Without doubling down on our efforts to wear face coverings and social distance, experts predict by early February cases in the four-county Tampa Bay region could peak at 18,000 daily new COVID-19 infections.
Without doubling down on our efforts to wear face coverings and social distance, experts predict by early February cases in the four-county Tampa Bay region could peak at 18,000 daily new COVID-19 infections.
Ronald McDonald House is place of refuge for out-of-town families while children receive medical care
The Ronald McDonald House in St. Pete is a home away from home for the Brolo family.
The Ronald McDonald House in St. Pete is a home away from home for the Brolo family.