Members of B’nai Israel of St. Petersburg ring in Jewish New Year by helping others
Masks covered their mouths, but you could see the smiles through their eyes. B'nai Israel of St. Petersburg welcomed members as they drove up and sounded the Shofar to ring in Rosh Hashanah which starts on Friday.
Masks covered their mouths, but you could see the smiles through their eyes. B'nai Israel of St. Petersburg welcomed members as they drove up and sounded the Shofar to ring in Rosh Hashanah which starts on Friday.
Pinellas County leaders make little progress with simultaneous teaching discussions
Talks between Pinellas teachers and the district did not bring the sides closer to an agreement on simultaneous teaching. They met for over two hours on Monday afternoon at district headquarters, and afterwards, did not agree on how far apart they are.
Talks between Pinellas teachers and the district did not bring the sides closer to an agreement on simultaneous teaching. They met for over two hours on Monday afternoon at district headquarters, and afterwards, did not agree on how far apart they are.
For Zachary Bernhardt's family, 'nightmare' continues 20 years later
Zachary’s missing-person case is still open. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement lists him as one of seven children missing and in danger, the longest running Amber Alert in the state.
Zachary’s missing-person case is still open. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement lists him as one of seven children missing and in danger, the longest running Amber Alert in the state.
Pinellas school district to address simultaneous teaching after frustrated parents, teacher raise concerns
Pinellas County teachers and parents alike say they feel like the school district sold them a false bill of goods when it came to the difference between online and in-person learning this fall.
Pinellas County teachers and parents alike say they feel like the school district sold them a false bill of goods when it came to the difference between online and in-person learning this fall.
Clearwater police investigating after woman’s body discovered in Old Tampa Bay
Clearwater police are investigating after a woman’s body was found floating in the waters of Old Tampa Bay.
Clearwater police are investigating after a woman’s body was found floating in the waters of Old Tampa Bay.
North Carolina man hospitalized, arrested after failed carjackings in Oldsmar
Pinellas County deputies arrested Troy Andre Johnson, 36, of Hickory, North Carolina, after they say he carjacked a victim, demanded keys from customers and attempted another carjacking.
Pinellas County deputies arrested Troy Andre Johnson, 36, of Hickory, North Carolina, after they say he carjacked a victim, demanded keys from customers and attempted another carjacking.
Creative Pinellas helps artists apply for CARES money
The Pinellas County government carved out some money for artists in federal CARES dollars and Creative Pinellas is the agency helping people take advantage.
The Pinellas County government carved out some money for artists in federal CARES dollars and Creative Pinellas is the agency helping people take advantage.
Crystal Beach man faces attempted murder charges after shooting brother
Pinellas County deputies arrested Alexander Michael Paulk, 28, after they say he shot his older brother.
Pinellas County deputies arrested Alexander Michael Paulk, 28, after they say he shot his older brother.
Two spotlights shine bright in St. Petersburg honoring 9/11 victims
Two spotlights illuminated the sky in downtown St. Petersburg Friday, joining several tributes in Tampa Bay for the victims of 9/11.
Two spotlights illuminated the sky in downtown St. Petersburg Friday, joining several tributes in Tampa Bay for the victims of 9/11.
In Palm Harbor, Sept. 11th survivor calls for unity, giving
Greg Amira has something in common with the steel slab at the 9/11 memorial at the Curlew Hills Memory Gardens in Palm Harbor: Both were pulled from the wreckage of the World Trade Center.
Greg Amira has something in common with the steel slab at the 9/11 memorial at the Curlew Hills Memory Gardens in Palm Harbor: Both were pulled from the wreckage of the World Trade Center.
NFL player Joshua Bellamy charged for role in $24 million COVID-19 fraud scheme
National Football League (NFL) player and St. Petersburg resident Joshua J. Bellamy 31, has been charged for participating in a scheme to file fraudulent loan applications seeking more than $24 million in forgivable Paycheck Protection Program.
National Football League (NFL) player and St. Petersburg resident Joshua J. Bellamy 31, has been charged for participating in a scheme to file fraudulent loan applications seeking more than $24 million in forgivable Paycheck Protection Program.
St. Petersburg gym owner accused of sending pornographic material to teenage girl
Christopher Morgan Brown, 41, is accused of engaging in numerous sexually explicit conversations with an undercover detective who was posing as a 14-year-old girl, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Christopher Morgan Brown, 41, is accused of engaging in numerous sexually explicit conversations with an undercover detective who was posing as a 14-year-old girl, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Frustrated parents and teachers want simultaneous teaching to end
Frustration from teachers, parents and students has Pinellas Schools going back to the bargaining table with the teacher's association.
Frustration from teachers, parents and students has Pinellas Schools going back to the bargaining table with the teacher's association.
Retired Clearwater officer accused of molesting young girl
Deputies in Pinellas County arrested a retired Clearwater officer accused of molesting a young girl.
Deputies in Pinellas County arrested a retired Clearwater officer accused of molesting a young girl.
St. Pete PD: Woman sleeping in bank drive-thru struck, killed by hit-and-run driver
A 61-year-old woman is dead after a hit-and-run driver, who struck her at a St. Pete bank, fled, police said. Detectives are still searching for the person behind the wheel.
A 61-year-old woman is dead after a hit-and-run driver, who struck her at a St. Pete bank, fled, police said. Detectives are still searching for the person behind the wheel.
Body found in water near downtown St. Pete
The body of an elderly man was pulled from the water in St. Petersburg, police said.
The body of an elderly man was pulled from the water in St. Petersburg, police said.
Purple flags are up: Clearwater Beach officials issue stingray, jellyfish warning
For those planning to hit Clearwater Beach, city officials are reminding beachgoers to do the "stingray shuffle."
For those planning to hit Clearwater Beach, city officials are reminding beachgoers to do the "stingray shuffle."
Pinellas County student-athletes begin participating in fall sports
When it comes to high schools sports this fall, rules won’t just apply to the guys and girls on the field: fans will have plenty to follow as well. From where to sit or stand to how to even get tickets, spectators in Pinellas will see plenty of changes to the game day experience.
When it comes to high schools sports this fall, rules won’t just apply to the guys and girls on the field: fans will have plenty to follow as well. From where to sit or stand to how to even get tickets, spectators in Pinellas will see plenty of changes to the game day experience.
Staycationers, visitors must continue following safety guidelines at the beach, tourism officials say
Beaches were busy Monday afternoon up and down the Pinellas County coastline. There were no big parties that law enforcement had to break up, and on Clearwater Beach, people stayed in their own groups.
Beaches were busy Monday afternoon up and down the Pinellas County coastline. There were no big parties that law enforcement had to break up, and on Clearwater Beach, people stayed in their own groups.
St. Pete man dies after escaping custody, jumping into Boca Ciega Bay while handcuffed, police say
During an arrest, Treasure Island police said the man they had in custody escaped before jumping into Boca Ciega Bay while still handcuffed. He later died.
During an arrest, Treasure Island police said the man they had in custody escaped before jumping into Boca Ciega Bay while still handcuffed. He later died.