18 storage units in Clearwater facility destroyed from fire
Firefighters from Safety Harbor, Dunedin and Largo were called out to battle a late-night fire in Clearwater.
Firefighters from Safety Harbor, Dunedin and Largo were called out to battle a late-night fire in Clearwater.
Don CeSar claims top spot in Florida architecture contest
The Don CeSar, popularly known as the "Pink Palace," is a historical landmark and well-known tourist attraction in St. Pete Beach that has around for nearly a century. Its eye-catching design hasn't gone unnoticed.
The Don CeSar, popularly known as the "Pink Palace," is a historical landmark and well-known tourist attraction in St. Pete Beach that has around for nearly a century. Its eye-catching design hasn't gone unnoticed.
3-alarm fire destroys several storage units, forces nearby residents to evacuate in Clearwater
Nearly a dozen homes were evacuated while Clearwater Fire Rescue crews battled a 3-alarm fire at a storage unit in the 1400 block of US 19/ N Myrtle Avenue Monday evening.
Nearly a dozen homes were evacuated while Clearwater Fire Rescue crews battled a 3-alarm fire at a storage unit in the 1400 block of US 19/ N Myrtle Avenue Monday evening.
BayCare pausing some non-urgent surgeries in Hillsborough, Polk counties
BayCare Health System says it will reduce the number of non-urgent surgeries it performs to free up space for severely ill COVID-19 patients.
BayCare Health System says it will reduce the number of non-urgent surgeries it performs to free up space for severely ill COVID-19 patients.
St. Pete businesses surprised by facemask violation notices
The city of St. Pete is taking its mask ordinance seriously, following through on a promise to fine businesses where employees are not wearing masks. But some businesses are expressing frustration as to how it’s being enforced.
The city of St. Pete is taking its mask ordinance seriously, following through on a promise to fine businesses where employees are not wearing masks. But some businesses are expressing frustration as to how it’s being enforced.
Virtual shows help local musicians survive COVID closures
Four months of being shut down is taking its toll on Florida bars. Owners, servers and bartenders are all feeling the economic pinch. Musicians who play in those bars are suffering too.
Four months of being shut down is taking its toll on Florida bars. Owners, servers and bartenders are all feeling the economic pinch. Musicians who play in those bars are suffering too.
Pinellas school leaders delay next phase for student-athletes' summer workouts
The Pinellas County School District was supposed to kick off Phase Three of their summer conditioning and workout plan for their athletes on Monday, however, out of an abundance of caution, the district has now said they plan to stay in Phase Two.
The Pinellas County School District was supposed to kick off Phase Three of their summer conditioning and workout plan for their athletes on Monday, however, out of an abundance of caution, the district has now said they plan to stay in Phase Two.
JET ICU to fly premature twins home to St. Petersburg from Utah
The babies, David and Sydney, were carried by a surrogate mother in Utah and born prematurely, 10 weeks before their due date. Their biological parents, Allison and John watched the birth via Facetime from their home in St. Pete, more than 2,000 miles away.
The babies, David and Sydney, were carried by a surrogate mother in Utah and born prematurely, 10 weeks before their due date. Their biological parents, Allison and John watched the birth via Facetime from their home in St. Pete, more than 2,000 miles away.
Volunteers plant hundreds of mangroves to restore the St. Petersburg shoreline
Saturday morning, dozens of volunteers with the Florida Aquarium, Keep Pinellas Beautiful and St. Petersburg College came out to get their hands dirty and plant hundreds of mangroves along the St. Petersburg shoreline. The trees may still be small, but they have a big job to do.
Saturday morning, dozens of volunteers with the Florida Aquarium, Keep Pinellas Beautiful and St. Petersburg College came out to get their hands dirty and plant hundreds of mangroves along the St. Petersburg shoreline. The trees may still be small, but they have a big job to do.
Florida sets record week for COVID-19 deaths
More Floridians died of coronavirus this week than in any other seven-day period. The state recorded nearly 500 deaths over the last seven days, an average of 71 per day.
More Floridians died of coronavirus this week than in any other seven-day period. The state recorded nearly 500 deaths over the last seven days, an average of 71 per day.
Pinellas school leaders draft reopening plan, which includes requiring face coverings for students
When Pinellas County schools reopen for the first time in nearly five months, things will look and feel a lot different for students and staff. Everyone will be required to wear masks or face coverings, classrooms will be rearranged and even school buses will have a new way to get on and off.
When Pinellas County schools reopen for the first time in nearly five months, things will look and feel a lot different for students and staff. Everyone will be required to wear masks or face coverings, classrooms will be rearranged and even school buses will have a new way to get on and off.
Jacquez Welch's mother, siblings cross the stage at Northeast High's graduation in memory of the young athlete
On what would have been his graduation day, the family of Jacquez Welch participated in the commencement ceremony on his behalf.
On what would have been his graduation day, the family of Jacquez Welch participated in the commencement ceremony on his behalf.
SPPD forming new team to respond to non-violent 911 calls
With St. Petersburg police announcing Thursday it will change the way it responds to certain 911 calls, community members say it’s a good first step toward change in policing.
With St. Petersburg police announcing Thursday it will change the way it responds to certain 911 calls, community members say it’s a good first step toward change in policing.
Governor says help is on the way, dispatching 100 nurses to Bay Area hospitals
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday the state is sending 100 nurses to the Tampa Bay area to help hospitals handle the surge of COVID-19 patients.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday the state is sending 100 nurses to the Tampa Bay area to help hospitals handle the surge of COVID-19 patients.
'Massive' Mahaffey Theater site aims for up to 1,200 COVID-19 tests per day
You don’t need an appointment, you don’t need to show symptoms, and you don’t need to be a Pinellas County resident to get tested at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg.
You don’t need an appointment, you don’t need to show symptoms, and you don’t need to be a Pinellas County resident to get tested at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg.
Chief says protests should continue, but not in St. Pete's streets
St. Pete’s chief of police says his officers will begin enforcing pedestrian traffic rules following complaints about protesters blocking traffic and emergency vehicles.
St. Pete’s chief of police says his officers will begin enforcing pedestrian traffic rules following complaints about protesters blocking traffic and emergency vehicles.
Largo man walked through Burlington Coat Factory with genitals exposed, deputies say
A Largo man is accused of walking around inside a Seminole store -- with his genitals exposed. A child noticed and told their parent, who notified the sheriff's office.
A Largo man is accused of walking around inside a Seminole store -- with his genitals exposed. A child noticed and told their parent, who notified the sheriff's office.
Jogger finds human head on side of St. Petersburg road, police say
Police have shut down a road in St. Petersburg after a human head was found on the side of the road.
Police have shut down a road in St. Petersburg after a human head was found on the side of the road.
St. Pete police to fine protesters for blocking streets, halting traffic
Police in St. Petersburg say they will begin enforcing pedestrian traffic rules following complaints about protesters blocking traffic.
Police in St. Petersburg say they will begin enforcing pedestrian traffic rules following complaints about protesters blocking traffic.
Mahaffey Theater now drive-through COVID-19 testing site
The Pinellas County's health department announced Tuesday the opening of a new, drive-through COVID-19 testing site at the Mahaffey Theater.
The Pinellas County's health department announced Tuesday the opening of a new, drive-through COVID-19 testing site at the Mahaffey Theater.