Florida child welfare system gets overhaul with signing of Jordan's Law
State Representative Chris Latvala (R-67th District) celebrated the “proudest” moment of his public service career Thursday after Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 43 aka Jordan's Law.
State Representative Chris Latvala (R-67th District) celebrated the “proudest” moment of his public service career Thursday after Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 43 aka Jordan's Law.
Police: Man arrested after soliciting sex with a teen online
Robert Lowell Staton II, 40, was arrested on four felony charges after police say he used his phone and car to try and have sex with an undercover detective posing as a 14-year-old girl.
Robert Lowell Staton II, 40, was arrested on four felony charges after police say he used his phone and car to try and have sex with an undercover detective posing as a 14-year-old girl.
Pinellas County high school graduates will have an 'abbreviated' in-person ceremony this summer
Pinellas County schools will get a high school graduation after all, but it won't be a traditional ceremony.
Pinellas County schools will get a high school graduation after all, but it won't be a traditional ceremony.
St. Pete cancels Fourth of July fireworks due to COVID-19
The city of St. Petersburg is canceling its Fourth of July fireworks to prevent large crowds from gathering due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The city of St. Petersburg is canceling its Fourth of July fireworks to prevent large crowds from gathering due to the coronavirus pandemic.
St. Pete requiring employees of all businesses to wear face masks, mayor says
The city of St. Petersburg is requiring employees of all businesses to wear a face mask, amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in Florida.
The city of St. Petersburg is requiring employees of all businesses to wear a face mask, amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in Florida.
St. Pete mayor expected to share plan addressing rise in COVID-19 cases within city
As coronavirus cases climb in St. Pete and across the Bay Area, mayor Rick Kriseman plans to announce new measures to protect his city against the spread.
As coronavirus cases climb in St. Pete and across the Bay Area, mayor Rick Kriseman plans to announce new measures to protect his city against the spread.
'Morale is in the gutter:' Protests, accusations taking toll on law enforcement
Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan puts it bluntly while talking about the state of morale within his agency. “It’s a bit of a dumpster fire."
Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan puts it bluntly while talking about the state of morale within his agency. “It’s a bit of a dumpster fire."
Bike shops experiencing 'unprecedented surge' of sales during pandemic
When gyms closed and fitness classes ended in mid-March amid the statewide coronavirus shutdown, people scrambled to find ways to stay active, especially those not inclined to put on a pair of running shoes and hit the street on foot. As a result, there's been an unprecedented surge in bicycle sales not only at the local and state level, but also nationally.
When gyms closed and fitness classes ended in mid-March amid the statewide coronavirus shutdown, people scrambled to find ways to stay active, especially those not inclined to put on a pair of running shoes and hit the street on foot. As a result, there's been an unprecedented surge in bicycle sales not only at the local and state level, but also nationally.
St. Pete man fined $8,000 for illegally killing black bear in Alaska
A Florida man has been fined $8,000 for illegally killing a black bear in Alaska’s Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
A Florida man has been fined $8,000 for illegally killing a black bear in Alaska’s Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
Asymptomatic cases reported at St. Pete long-term care facility
A Pinellas County long-term care facility is dealing with a flare-up of COVID-19 cases with more than a dozen residents testing positive for the virus -- but were asymptomatic.
A Pinellas County long-term care facility is dealing with a flare-up of COVID-19 cases with more than a dozen residents testing positive for the virus -- but were asymptomatic.
COVID-19 spreads through downtown St. Pete, forcing restaurants to again close
The recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Florida and around downtown St. Petersburg is causing some restaurants and bars there to shut down less than two weeks after the state gave bars the all-clear to reopen.
The recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Florida and around downtown St. Petersburg is causing some restaurants and bars there to shut down less than two weeks after the state gave bars the all-clear to reopen.
Dunedin recreation center closes after city employee tests positive for COVID-19
A recreation center, playground and skate park in Dunedin were shut down until further notice after city officials learned an employee received a positive test for COVID-19.
A recreation center, playground and skate park in Dunedin were shut down until further notice after city officials learned an employee received a positive test for COVID-19.
Poems transform Clearwater sidewalks into written art
Poems submitted by residents of Clearwater are being stamped into the sidewalks, adding to existing beautification projects to the city's streets.
Poems submitted by residents of Clearwater are being stamped into the sidewalks, adding to existing beautification projects to the city's streets.
Alligator bites man's face, hand at Largo park
Largo police said a man who was bitten on the face by an alligator Monday morning was trespassing in the park where it happened, and it's not the first time he has been arrested for trespassing in the same location.
Largo police said a man who was bitten on the face by an alligator Monday morning was trespassing in the park where it happened, and it's not the first time he has been arrested for trespassing in the same location.
First phase of 'return to play' guidelines begins for Pinellas County student-athletes
Athletes in the Pinellas County School District were able to return to the field Monday as the district kicked off summer practices. School officials have implemented a three-phase plan along with numerous guidelines in order to make sure their athletes and coaches are staying safe during the pandemic.
Athletes in the Pinellas County School District were able to return to the field Monday as the district kicked off summer practices. School officials have implemented a three-phase plan along with numerous guidelines in order to make sure their athletes and coaches are staying safe during the pandemic.
Rusty Bellies in Tarpon Springs closed after employee tested positive for COVID-19
A Tarpon Springs restaurant will have to once again close its doors in an effort to keep customers and employees safe
A Tarpon Springs restaurant will have to once again close its doors in an effort to keep customers and employees safe
Clearwater man arrested for DUI after striking, seriously injuring pedestrian
Clearwater police arrested Ezequiel Mezquite, 20, for driving under the influence after a pedestrian was struck and seriously injured around midnight.
Clearwater police arrested Ezequiel Mezquite, 20, for driving under the influence after a pedestrian was struck and seriously injured around midnight.
Three St. Petersburg bars close after employees test positive for COVID-19
The Galley, Parks and Rec and Avenue Eat & Drink closed their doors one week after reopening after staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
The Galley, Parks and Rec and Avenue Eat & Drink closed their doors one week after reopening after staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
Pastor gifted ice cream truck for birthday shares sweet treats with community
A pastor received an ice cream truck for the day for his 73rd birthday and he took it through the streets of St. Petersburg, handing out sweet treats to the community.
A pastor received an ice cream truck for the day for his 73rd birthday and he took it through the streets of St. Petersburg, handing out sweet treats to the community.
Police: Drunk man called for help shortly before being hit, killed by truck
A homeless man, who called police early Saturday morning to say he was drunk and in need of assistance was hit and killed by a truck shortly after placing the call, according to Pinellas Park police.
A homeless man, who called police early Saturday morning to say he was drunk and in need of assistance was hit and killed by a truck shortly after placing the call, according to Pinellas Park police.