Pinellas Schools superintendent recommends school closures, consolidations as enrollment drops
A couple of schools in Pinellas County are on the chopping block.
A couple of schools in Pinellas County are on the chopping block.
DeSantis pledging $26M to fund nursing education across Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis is doubling down on his commitment to Florida’s nursing industry as he announced additional funding for state colleges, universities and private education during a press conference on the campus of St. Petersburg College.
Governor Ron DeSantis is doubling down on his commitment to Florida’s nursing industry as he announced additional funding for state colleges, universities and private education during a press conference on the campus of St. Petersburg College.
St. Petersburg outlines who could qualify for disaster recovery aid, buyouts, as demand surges
St. Petersburg is preparing to roll out the second phase of its $160 million disaster recovery plan, aimed at helping storm-affected residents either rebuild or move out of harm’s way.
St. Petersburg is preparing to roll out the second phase of its $160 million disaster recovery plan, aimed at helping storm-affected residents either rebuild or move out of harm’s way.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing kayaker who flipped into water near Honeymoon Island
The Coast Guard has suspended the search for a missing 18-year-old kayaker who disappeared on Sunday night after flipping his kayak into the water near Honeymoon Island, but the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office will resume its search on Tuesday.
The Coast Guard has suspended the search for a missing 18-year-old kayaker who disappeared on Sunday night after flipping his kayak into the water near Honeymoon Island, but the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office will resume its search on Tuesday.
Input sought by Madeira Beach on possible uses of newly acquired waterfront property
The City of Madeira Beach has officially purchased a 4.6-acre waterfront property at the base of the 150th Avenue drawbridge, a highly visible gateway into the city.
The City of Madeira Beach has officially purchased a 4.6-acre waterfront property at the base of the 150th Avenue drawbridge, a highly visible gateway into the city.
Swimmers honor fallen Navy SEALs and their families at annual Tampa Bay Frogman Swim
One hundred fifty swimmers took a dip into the cold waters of Gandy Beach, swimming three miles in honor of fallen Navy SEALs and Gold Star families.
One hundred fifty swimmers took a dip into the cold waters of Gandy Beach, swimming three miles in honor of fallen Navy SEALs and Gold Star families.
Family is their middle name, and this Clearwater diner treats every customer that way
South of Sunset Point Road on Highland Avenue, hungry customers can find a family-friendly diner that features homemade meals cooked from scratch.
South of Sunset Point Road on Highland Avenue, hungry customers can find a family-friendly diner that features homemade meals cooked from scratch.
Pinellas County commissioner wants to remove tree removal permit requirement
Pinellas County has been working on changes to their tree regulations for months now.
Pinellas County has been working on changes to their tree regulations for months now.
St. Pete social workers prepare for cold weekend, hand out supplies through CALL program
Cold snaps aren’t new for St. Pete’s CALL program, but workers recently figured out what makes the most impact to help residents get through the drop in temperatures.
Cold snaps aren’t new for St. Pete’s CALL program, but workers recently figured out what makes the most impact to help residents get through the drop in temperatures.
St. Pete elementary school hosts 'snow day' for hands-on learning experience
It was a Florida snow day at Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School in St. Petersburg on Friday.
It was a Florida snow day at Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School in St. Petersburg on Friday.
Capybara fans meet residents of future habitat CapyCove
The world's largest rodents seem to be popping up all over Tampa Bay, but like many other capybaras, the trio with CapyCove, seem to be welcomed by most.
The world's largest rodents seem to be popping up all over Tampa Bay, but like many other capybaras, the trio with CapyCove, seem to be welcomed by most.
Treasure Island Kite Festival returns with colorful displays and steady wind
The 29th Annual Treasure Island Kite Festival runs from January 16–18 along the beach behind the Thunderbird Beach Resort.
The 29th Annual Treasure Island Kite Festival runs from January 16–18 along the beach behind the Thunderbird Beach Resort.
Iranian protests: Safety Harbor businessman worried about family, friends as country remains in blackout
A Safety Harbor Iranian American businessman wants to go visit his father’s grave in Iran, but the Islamic Republic has made returning difficult and potentially dangerous.
A Safety Harbor Iranian American businessman wants to go visit his father’s grave in Iran, but the Islamic Republic has made returning difficult and potentially dangerous.
St. Pete MLK Parade expected to draw thousands as tourism data shows it brings millions in economic impact
Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of St. Petersburg on Monday as the city celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — and the return of one of its most meaningful traditions.
Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of St. Petersburg on Monday as the city celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — and the return of one of its most meaningful traditions.
Florida CraftArt focuses on up-and-coming artists with ‘New Voices in Craft’ exhibition
Eight up-and-coming craft artists will have a spotlight on their work at Florida CraftArt's "New Voices in Craft" in St. Petersburg.
Eight up-and-coming craft artists will have a spotlight on their work at Florida CraftArt's "New Voices in Craft" in St. Petersburg.
New report on student AI use finds more risks than benefits, schools work on best practices
AI is likely to do more harm than good for students, according to researchers with the Brookings Institution.
AI is likely to do more harm than good for students, according to researchers with the Brookings Institution.
Injured construction worker pulled from trench that collapsed in Safety Harbor
A construction worker was pulled from a trench in Safety Harbor on Wednesday after Clearwater Fire Rescue said he was trapped and injured after a portion of the trench collapsed.
A construction worker was pulled from a trench in Safety Harbor on Wednesday after Clearwater Fire Rescue said he was trapped and injured after a portion of the trench collapsed.
DeSantis appoints Adam Tanenbaum to Florida’s Supreme Court
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he is appointing Adam Tanenbaum to the Florida Supreme Court during a news conference at Seminole High School on Wednesday morning.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he is appointing Adam Tanenbaum to the Florida Supreme Court during a news conference at Seminole High School on Wednesday morning.
Accused street racer arrested months after seriously injuring pedestrian in downtown St. Pete crash: Police
St. Petersburg police say a man is facing charges after he crashed into a pedestrian, leaving her seriously injured last fall.
St. Petersburg police say a man is facing charges after he crashed into a pedestrian, leaving her seriously injured last fall.
Second CVS robbery suspect arrested after string of robberies across Tampa Bay: SPPD
St. Pete police have arrested a second person in connection to a robbery in which two people sprayed employees at a CVS on January 5.
St. Pete police have arrested a second person in connection to a robbery in which two people sprayed employees at a CVS on January 5.