Christmas Day means beach day when the temperature is 80°

Many people chose to spend their Christmas at one of the country's top-rated beaches. Clearwater Beach was crowded, and many visitors were from out of town.

Cereal plays central role in Bay Area rabbi's Hanukkah tradition

Rabbi Levi Hodakov has done it again - creating a mega, food-themed menorah, honoring the Jewish defeat of the Greek Empire.

Camera catches a man taking mail from multiple mailboxes in Clearwater

Police are searching for a suspect who was caught on camera taking mail out of multiple mailboxes in the Wynwoods Landings neighborhood in Clearwater.

Police: Woman crashed car into a Clearwater convenience store

A 62-year-old woman crashed her car into a Speedway convenience store in Clearwater Sunday afternoon, according to police.

Navy airman Mohammed Haitham laid to rest 

Funeral services were held Saturday for Navy airman Mohammed "Mo" Haitham. 

Police: Man arrested for attempted murder

A woman suffered serious injuries after being stabbed several times, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.  Officers said when they responded to 4061 Porpoise Dr. S.E. they discovered a woman with stab wounds as well as a man with minor injuries to his hand. 

Officers, deputies saturate Pinellas streets to prevent DUIs

Officers from seven law enforcement agencies in Pinellas County joined forces Friday to kick off a DUI Wolf Pack weekend, looking for anyone driving impaired.

Safety Harbor faces may do away with recycling program

On garbage day in Safety Harbor, green recycling bins line the curb. But commissioners could vote in January to ditch recycling completely

Woman traveling with service dog turned away from Allegiant flight

Stacy Christopoulos and her dog, Spikey are frequent flyers, so she was shocked when gate agents said her paperwork was not sufficient.

Artist crafts intricate beads using Japanese paper

St. Pete-based artist Julie Dye has always loved paper. She turned that love into a business, making intricate beads made from Japanese paper into jewelry.

Motorcyclist flees after dragging Pinellas Park police officer

A FOX 13 News crew was on the way to an interview when they witnessed a Pinellas Park police sergeant being dragged by a motorcyclist near the intersection of 118th Avenue and US 19 N.

Teen on bicycle seriously injured in Dunedin hit-and-run crash

A bicyclist was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash, and Pinellas County deputies say they are searching for the driver involved.