Heated school board meeting leads to one arrest; officials vote to continue mask requirement
For hours, dozens of parents spoke at Tuesday’s Pinellas County School Board meeting. Many are still upset their kids are required to wear face masks inside classrooms.
For hours, dozens of parents spoke at Tuesday’s Pinellas County School Board meeting. Many are still upset their kids are required to wear face masks inside classrooms.
No injuries after fire on campus of Clearwater church
It was just after 2 p.m. when a teacher reported smelling smoke from the parish building at Light of Christ Catholic Church along Marilyn Street, which is just east of Clearwater Airpark.
It was just after 2 p.m. when a teacher reported smelling smoke from the parish building at Light of Christ Catholic Church along Marilyn Street, which is just east of Clearwater Airpark.
Bay Area participant in Pfizer vaccine trial hopeful for long-term immunity
Steve Wotovich of Redington Beach does not know if he got Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine -- or a placebo.
Steve Wotovich of Redington Beach does not know if he got Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine -- or a placebo.
St. Petersburg urban farm saves resources by turning shipping containers into vertical farmland
Brick Street Farms is an urban hydroponic farm located in the heart of St. Petersburg. It upcycles shipping containers into 40-foot grow houses. It started in Shannon O’Malley and Bradley Doyle’s garage.
Brick Street Farms is an urban hydroponic farm located in the heart of St. Petersburg. It upcycles shipping containers into 40-foot grow houses. It started in Shannon O’Malley and Bradley Doyle’s garage.
Need doubles for Metro Ministries, Salvation Army
The volunteers of Metropolitan Ministries are part of a system that runs like a well-oiled machine. This year, they expect to work twice as hard.
The volunteers of Metropolitan Ministries are part of a system that runs like a well-oiled machine. This year, they expect to work twice as hard.
Car crashes into Chase bank in Clearwater
Fire rescue responded to a Clearwater bank Monday afternoon after a car crashed through the front door and into the lobby.
Fire rescue responded to a Clearwater bank Monday afternoon after a car crashed through the front door and into the lobby.
Former Wagon Wheel Flea Market vendors, customers find new home in time for holidays
When the Wagon Wheel Flea Market closed after 55 years, it left hundreds of vendors without a place to go.
When the Wagon Wheel Flea Market closed after 55 years, it left hundreds of vendors without a place to go.
St. Petersburg businesses create specialty care packages to stay afloat during pandemic
Retail businesses of all kinds took a direct hit when the coronavirus pandemic shutdowns came in March and small businesses suffered more than the big retail chains.
Retail businesses of all kinds took a direct hit when the coronavirus pandemic shutdowns came in March and small businesses suffered more than the big retail chains.
John’s Pass business owners rally for sand build-up solution, county says not its jurisdiction
Small business owners from John’s Pass rallied outside of a meeting with city, county and state leaders about a sand intrusion problem that is threatening businesses and causing a public safety issue.
Small business owners from John’s Pass rallied outside of a meeting with city, county and state leaders about a sand intrusion problem that is threatening businesses and causing a public safety issue.
SPPD: Healthcare worker faces felony charges for stealing, using patient credit card information
Juan Carlos Collins, a healthcare worker, was arrested Thursday after police say he stole credit card information from patients and made purchases with Lyft, Uber, AT&T, Macy's.
Juan Carlos Collins, a healthcare worker, was arrested Thursday after police say he stole credit card information from patients and made purchases with Lyft, Uber, AT&T, Macy's.
Local artists shine at St. Pete mural festival
The annual St. Petersburg Shine Mural Festival kicks off Saturday afternoon. This year, all of the artists are from Florida.
The annual St. Petersburg Shine Mural Festival kicks off Saturday afternoon. This year, all of the artists are from Florida.
14-year-old charged with arson after Tarpon Springs house fire sends 3 to hospital
A 14-year-old boy is facing first-degree arson charges following a house fire Friday morning in Tarpon Springs.
A 14-year-old boy is facing first-degree arson charges following a house fire Friday morning in Tarpon Springs.
Safety Harbor man accused of soliciting sex from child, deputies say
A 62-year-old man was arrested for trying to solicit sex from a minor after Pinellas County detectives received a tip from the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children, they said.
A 62-year-old man was arrested for trying to solicit sex from a minor after Pinellas County detectives received a tip from the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children, they said.
Convicted rapist, kidnapper living under false ID in Clearwater evades sentence for 40 years
A man convicted of rape, kidnapping, and robbery avoided serving time for the crimes for more than 40 years until federal agents caught him living under an assumed identity in Clearwater.
A man convicted of rape, kidnapping, and robbery avoided serving time for the crimes for more than 40 years until federal agents caught him living under an assumed identity in Clearwater.
St. Petersburg marching band takes show on the road, plays for ALF's during pandemic
Northside Christian School's marching band didn't know how they were going to perform in front of audiences when the pandemic hit.
Northside Christian School's marching band didn't know how they were going to perform in front of audiences when the pandemic hit.
Wrong-way driver crashes head-on into another vehicle, seriously injuring 2 in St. Pete: FHP
Two drivers, including one who was driving in the wrong direction, were seriously injured after both vehicles crashed head-on in St. Petersburg, trooper said.
Two drivers, including one who was driving in the wrong direction, were seriously injured after both vehicles crashed head-on in St. Petersburg, trooper said.
Florida man allegedly threatens to kill governor, Republican lawmakers, president's supporters
A Clearwater man is in jail for allegedly making violent online threats. Investigators say the 61-year-old posted he was going to kill Governor Ron DeSantis, Republican lawmakers, and supporters of President Trump.
A Clearwater man is in jail for allegedly making violent online threats. Investigators say the 61-year-old posted he was going to kill Governor Ron DeSantis, Republican lawmakers, and supporters of President Trump.
Pinellas County teen raising money for autoimmune disease in an unique way
A Seminole teen is raising money for the Dysautonomia Youth Network of America by selling wrist banks and dragging around a book
A Seminole teen is raising money for the Dysautonomia Youth Network of America by selling wrist banks and dragging around a book
How President Trump won Florida vote by larger margin than 2016
It was a record voter turnout in Florida Tuesday night. Approximately 5.6 million people cast their vote for Donald Trump in Florida and 5.2 million voted for former Vice President Joe Biden.
It was a record voter turnout in Florida Tuesday night. Approximately 5.6 million people cast their vote for Donald Trump in Florida and 5.2 million voted for former Vice President Joe Biden.
Pinellas County voters blow past 2016 turnout; appear to choose Biden by narrow margin
There was massive voter turnout in Pinellas County. As expected, the margin of votes between President Donald Trump and his Democratic opponent Joe Biden is razor-thin.
There was massive voter turnout in Pinellas County. As expected, the margin of votes between President Donald Trump and his Democratic opponent Joe Biden is razor-thin.