Rare undeveloped piece of Pinellas County could become nature preserve
In life, Gladys Douglas Hackworth turned down offers in the millions. But because she did not put her wishes in writing, the lawyer for her estate was forced to accept a $13-million offer from a developer last August.
In life, Gladys Douglas Hackworth turned down offers in the millions. But because she did not put her wishes in writing, the lawyer for her estate was forced to accept a $13-million offer from a developer last August.
Florida's COVID-19 hospitalizations rising, hospitals prepared
As case numbers go up, so do hospitalizations. More than 55,000 Floridians have been hospitalized with COVID-19 since the pandemic began. In recent weeks, Florida's current COVID-19 patient counts have risen by the day.
As case numbers go up, so do hospitalizations. More than 55,000 Floridians have been hospitalized with COVID-19 since the pandemic began. In recent weeks, Florida's current COVID-19 patient counts have risen by the day.
Design flaw to blame for malfunctioning Sunshine Skyway Bridge lights
If you’ve driven across or around the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, you may have noticed the iconic gateway to Tampa Bay has lost its shine. Some of the newly installed LED lights have gone dark.
If you’ve driven across or around the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, you may have noticed the iconic gateway to Tampa Bay has lost its shine. Some of the newly installed LED lights have gone dark.
Santa goes virtual in 2020, with some help from Clearwater lookalike
Last Christmas Eve, when he was out to dinner with his wife, a little girl approached Randy Maxey, ecstatic over meeting the real St. Nick. After that, he says, he decided 2020 was going to be the year he donned the big red suit.
Last Christmas Eve, when he was out to dinner with his wife, a little girl approached Randy Maxey, ecstatic over meeting the real St. Nick. After that, he says, he decided 2020 was going to be the year he donned the big red suit.
St. Pete gardener's succulents offer year-round joy in tiny clay pots
Anyone who lives in an apartment or colder climate -- but still wants to stretch their green thumb -- knows something about succulents.
Anyone who lives in an apartment or colder climate -- but still wants to stretch their green thumb -- knows something about succulents.
Motorcyclist dies in deadly crash on Roosevelt Blvd. in St. Pete
A deadly crash left a motorcyclist dead during the morning-commute hours in St. Pete, police said.
A deadly crash left a motorcyclist dead during the morning-commute hours in St. Pete, police said.
Distracted driving led to multi-car crash involving trooper on Gandy Bridge, officials say
A crash involving four vehicles, as well as a trooper's patrol car, closed all westbound lanes on the Gandy Bridge, and investigators said it stemmed from a distracted driver.
A crash involving four vehicles, as well as a trooper's patrol car, closed all westbound lanes on the Gandy Bridge, and investigators said it stemmed from a distracted driver.
Mom-and-pop shops banking on Small Business Saturday after being hit hard during pandemic
Hundreds of small businesses across the Bay Area were forced to make changes during the pandemic and hope the shopping season will help them stay afloat.
Hundreds of small businesses across the Bay Area were forced to make changes during the pandemic and hope the shopping season will help them stay afloat.
Crash involving FHP trooper closes westbound lanes of Gandy Bridge
A crash closed all westbound lanes on the Gandy Bridge Sunday afternoon. The Florida Highway Patrol says one of its troopers was involved in the crash.
A crash closed all westbound lanes on the Gandy Bridge Sunday afternoon. The Florida Highway Patrol says one of its troopers was involved in the crash.
Bicyclist killed in St. Petersburg crash
Chad Bennett, 37, of St. Petersburg was killed early Sunday morning while riding a bicycle on 1st Ave. North shortly after 1:30 a.m, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Chad Bennett, 37, of St. Petersburg was killed early Sunday morning while riding a bicycle on 1st Ave. North shortly after 1:30 a.m, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Homeless man accused of sexually battering woman who gave him a place to sleep
Pinellas County deputies arrested Clark Caplan, 44, after they say he sexually battered a woman who gave him a place to spend the night.
Pinellas County deputies arrested Clark Caplan, 44, after they say he sexually battered a woman who gave him a place to spend the night.
Tarpon Springs police searching for driver that hit, killed former Sponge Dock’s employee
Tarpon Springs police are searching for the hit-and-run driver that fled after crashing into a bicyclist, who died at the scene.
Tarpon Springs police are searching for the hit-and-run driver that fled after crashing into a bicyclist, who died at the scene.
Deputies recover body of diver in Palm Harbor
Pinellas County deputies recovered the body of a diver at a natural spring in Palm Harbor, they said.
Pinellas County deputies recovered the body of a diver at a natural spring in Palm Harbor, they said.
Fire destroys couple's mobile home in Seminole, firefighters say
In the early morning hours after Thanksgiving Day, a couple lost their home to a fire, according to the Seminole Fire Department.
In the early morning hours after Thanksgiving Day, a couple lost their home to a fire, according to the Seminole Fire Department.
Diver drowns in Palm Harbor spring
An experienced diver apparently drowned while diving in a Palm Harbor spring Thursday afternoon.
An experienced diver apparently drowned while diving in a Palm Harbor spring Thursday afternoon.
No injuries after truck slams into Treasure Island motel
It happened around 3 a.m. at the Sands of Treasure Island motel. Treasure Island police say the driver lost control, plowed through a fence, and hit the side of the building -- leaving a hole in the wall.
It happened around 3 a.m. at the Sands of Treasure Island motel. Treasure Island police say the driver lost control, plowed through a fence, and hit the side of the building -- leaving a hole in the wall.
Police officer wrangles python in St. Pete park
A police officer nabbed an unwelcome intruder who was loitering in a South St. Pete park this morning: A 6-foot long python.
A police officer nabbed an unwelcome intruder who was loitering in a South St. Pete park this morning: A 6-foot long python.
Largo residents served free Thanksgiving meals as nonprofits team up to give back
Local Habitat for Humanity chapters will provide Thanksgiving meals to 120 residents in Largo's Dansville neighborhood.
Local Habitat for Humanity chapters will provide Thanksgiving meals to 120 residents in Largo's Dansville neighborhood.
The Don CeSar hopes to bury 2020 with time capsule
The waterproof metal case went into a pit lined with cinder blocks, stuffed with things we'd rather forget -- COVID supplies, a recap of 2020's natural disasters, and a summary of the election.
The waterproof metal case went into a pit lined with cinder blocks, stuffed with things we'd rather forget -- COVID supplies, a recap of 2020's natural disasters, and a summary of the election.
3 injured in shooting in St. Petersburg, police say
Police are investigating after three people were injured in a shooting in St. Petersburg on Tuesday.
Police are investigating after three people were injured in a shooting in St. Petersburg on Tuesday.