Clearwater police target speeding, reckless driving with $75K FDOT grant

The Clearwater Police Department will continue to combat speeding and aggressive drivers with a continuing grant from the Florida Department of Transportation.

Pinellas County Schools move forward with closures, consolidations as enrollment declines district wide

Pinellas County Schools is moving forward with closing two campuses and consolidating others after the School Board approved a first round of changes under the district’s "Planning for Progress" effort.

Career criminal Oscar Fowler back in custody on state charges after Biden freed him

Oscar Freemond Fowler III, a repeat offender whose federal sentence was commuted in the final days of the Biden administration, has been taken back into custody to face state charges, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Monday.

Jon Gruden named Grand Marshal for Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Former Tampa Bay Bucs head coach and member of the Bucs Ring of Honor, Jon Gruden, has been named Grand Marshal for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

St. Petersburg plots course for 'air taxis' at Albert Whitted Airport, task force delivers roadmap

More than a century after the world’s first scheduled commercial airline service lifted off from St. Petersburg, city leaders say they want to be ready for what could be aviation’s next big leap: electric "air taxis," also known as eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft). 

Tampa Bay area tourists witness violent cartel retaliation in Mexico after 'El Mencho' killed

After one of Mexico’s most powerful drug lords was killed over the weekend, some Tampa Bay locals found themselves with a front row seat to the explosive retaliation happening there.

2 injured during Pinellas Park domestic stabbing incident: Police

Two people were injured on Monday afternoon during a domestic incident involving a knife, according to the Pinellas Park Police Department.  

Clearwater bicyclist killed after being hit by vehicle involved in crash: Police

A bicyclist is dead after being hit by a vehicle involved in a crash Saturday evening at a busy downtown intersection, according to the Clearwater Police Department.

Native American photographic exhibit in St. Pete explores history and controversy

His career behind the camera spanned much more than 30 years, but that’s how much time he spent documenting the North American Indian. Now, the photographic collection of Edward S. Curtis is on display at The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art. 

Pinellas County hiring lifeguards ahead of busy beach season amid statewide shortage

As beach season approaches, Pinellas County is racing to fill lifeguard towers at some of its popular waterfronts — Fort De Soto and Sand Key. Despite a nationwide shortage, local officials are hoping competitive pay and the promise of public safety will draw in new recruits before the spring rush.

Rainbow lasers light up skyline for Winter Pride St. Pete

Seven beams of laser light lit up the night sky over St. Petersburg on Thursday night. It’s part of Winter Pride St. Pete, where organizers say this colorful installation is a response to the removal of the city’s rainbow crosswalk.