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.
SPPD: Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in crash with unlicensed driver
A 56-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries Saturday night after police say an unlicensed driver turned in front of his motorcycle.
A 56-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries Saturday night after police say an unlicensed driver turned in front of his motorcycle.
Rescued, rehabilitated birds of prey find home at George McGough Nature Park
Hidden along the Pinellas Intracoastal, is Largo's George C. McGough Nature Park. Like most family-friendly parks this one has lots of things for the family to enjoy; it also has some hidden treasures.
Hidden along the Pinellas Intracoastal, is Largo's George C. McGough Nature Park. Like most family-friendly parks this one has lots of things for the family to enjoy; it also has some hidden treasures.
After three years Tampa photographer captures stunning sunset under Clearwater Pier
Tampa photographer Jean-Claude Ardila has been trying to take a photograph of the sun setting perfectly between the pillars of the Clearwater pier for the past three years.
Tampa photographer Jean-Claude Ardila has been trying to take a photograph of the sun setting perfectly between the pillars of the Clearwater pier for the past three years.
People's 'behavior' over holiday weekend key to keeping COVID-19 at bay, experts say
The seven-day rolling average of positive COVID-19 cases across Florida is at its lowest point since the beginning of June, according to data from the Florida Department of Health, recorded by Dr. Tom Unnasch, a public health professor at the University of South Florida.
The seven-day rolling average of positive COVID-19 cases across Florida is at its lowest point since the beginning of June, according to data from the Florida Department of Health, recorded by Dr. Tom Unnasch, a public health professor at the University of South Florida.
Police departments slow to address need for mental health support in law enforcement
Critical decisions can be the difference between life and death during a mental health emergency, and police officers often end up responding to those calls.
Critical decisions can be the difference between life and death during a mental health emergency, and police officers often end up responding to those calls.
St. Pete PD promised new team for non-violent 911 calls by Oct. 1; now says timeline uncertain
St. Petersburg police said in July that the city had set aside $3.8 million to hire 25 additional police officers, but instead the department would hire social workers and other trained professionals who could respond to calls for help that did not involve violence.
St. Petersburg police said in July that the city had set aside $3.8 million to hire 25 additional police officers, but instead the department would hire social workers and other trained professionals who could respond to calls for help that did not involve violence.
Ahead of Labor Day weekend, law enforcement begin patrolling, warning drivers against drunk driving
Every 50 minutes, someone in the U.S. is killed by a drunk driver. It's an especially common occurrence over holiday weekends, which is why law enforcement in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties are warning everyone to drive sober ahead of the Labor Day holiday.
Every 50 minutes, someone in the U.S. is killed by a drunk driver. It's an especially common occurrence over holiday weekends, which is why law enforcement in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties are warning everyone to drive sober ahead of the Labor Day holiday.
CMS official meets with healthcare leaders to discuss COVID-19’s impact on facilities
Thursday’s roundtable on COVID-19 started with some good news on the nursing home front.
Thursday’s roundtable on COVID-19 started with some good news on the nursing home front.
'Time to move forward': Pinellas bar, brewery owners meet with Florida governor to discuss challenges
In the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, where craft breweries are known to thrive and beer-lovers consistently congregated in the pre-COVID days, business owners had a one-on-one with Governor Ron DeSantis about their struggles during the pandemic.
In the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, where craft breweries are known to thrive and beer-lovers consistently congregated in the pre-COVID days, business owners had a one-on-one with Governor Ron DeSantis about their struggles during the pandemic.
Clearwater man hospitalized following shooting
A Clearwater man is expected to survive following a shooting, police said.
A Clearwater man is expected to survive following a shooting, police said.
Tampa, St. Petersburg create unique opportunities to save hometown restaurants devastated by pandemic
Restaurant owner says operating at 50% capacity is tough and the extra costs are adding up.
Restaurant owner says operating at 50% capacity is tough and the extra costs are adding up.
Female pedestrian hospitalized following St. Pete crash, police say
St. Pete police are investigating a crash that left one person critically injured, they said.
St. Pete police are investigating a crash that left one person critically injured, they said.
Red lights alert the nation to dying live entertainment industry
Buildings around Tampa Bay lit up red Tuesday night to show support for those in the entertainment industry, many still unemployed due to the pandemic, with no end in sight.
Buildings around Tampa Bay lit up red Tuesday night to show support for those in the entertainment industry, many still unemployed due to the pandemic, with no end in sight.
Short-term rental business shows signs of recovery in Tampa Bay area
With Labor Day weekend just a few days away, some people are regaining confidence in travel safety. Short-term rental property owners say they're seeing the benefits.
With Labor Day weekend just a few days away, some people are regaining confidence in travel safety. Short-term rental property owners say they're seeing the benefits.
Historic St. Pete hotel renovation reveals hidden artifact: The Bay Area's first elevator
Its brick walls are so much a part of St. Petersburg that its past is often passed over. The Detroit hotel was built in 1888 and 1889, the oldest hotel in the city. Recently, a crew was doing demolition work for a new restaurant when they found a forgotten piece of the hotel.
Its brick walls are so much a part of St. Petersburg that its past is often passed over. The Detroit hotel was built in 1888 and 1889, the oldest hotel in the city. Recently, a crew was doing demolition work for a new restaurant when they found a forgotten piece of the hotel.
Pinellas sheriff clarifies policy on 'no-knock' warrants
The sheriff says his deputies will prioritize making an arrest of the suspect outside of the home first, before entering, and he wants more surveillance to know who else is inside before using force to enter.
The sheriff says his deputies will prioritize making an arrest of the suspect outside of the home first, before entering, and he wants more surveillance to know who else is inside before using force to enter.
Bay Area districts monitor trickle of COVID-19 cases as students return
School coronavirus plans are already being put to the test. Across the Bay Area, there are small numbers of cases in schools showing up almost on a daily basis.
School coronavirus plans are already being put to the test. Across the Bay Area, there are small numbers of cases in schools showing up almost on a daily basis.
Live hand grenade 'secured' after it was dropped off at Dunedin fire station, sheriff's office says
Pinellas County deputies said a live grenade was dropped off at the Dunedin Fire Department, prompting the agency to shut down part of Belcher Road as they investigate the device.
Pinellas County deputies said a live grenade was dropped off at the Dunedin Fire Department, prompting the agency to shut down part of Belcher Road as they investigate the device.