Florida lawmakers push to bring cursive back to classrooms
Two Florida lawmakers, Fl State Rep. Toby Overdorf (R) and Fl State Sen. Erin Grall (R), have introduced bills that would once again require cursive instruction in the state’s public schools. Cursive was removed from Florida’s required curriculum in 2010.
Pinellas County sees promising tourism data following Hurricanes Helene, Milton
After Pinellas County's coastline was rocked by Hurricane Helene, tourism data shows a strong rebound. Visit St. Pete-Clearwater said the tourism numbers from October 2024 to September 2025 exceeded expectations.
St. Pete business offering place for artists, small-batch producers
In the heart of downtown St. Pete, The Merchant stands as a celebration of all things local — a shop that’s part boutique, part art gallery, and all about community.
Clearwater nonprofit reopens renovated kitchen and dining hall
The Homeless Empowerment Program in Clearwater reopened its renovated dining hall and kitchen Wednesday.
Inside the operation that recovered more than 100 missing children in Florida
Since 2015, the U.S. Marshals have been committed to recovering critically missing children.
Leaders, engineers talk about findings during phase one of Resilient St. Pete Action Plan
The City of St. Petersburg shared what they found out during phase one of their Resilient St. Pete Action Plan. They held a virtual meeting Tuesday night to show off their new, interactive map showing each neighborhood involved.
Annual exhibition, 'Creative stART,' showcases art creativity of Pinellas County students
The creativity of Pinellas County art students is currently being showcased at "Creative stART" at the Dunedin Fine Art Center.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium reports record-breaking sea turtle nesting season
Just before sunrise from April through October, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s sea turtle nesting team documents sea turtle activity on Pinellas County’s beaches.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport eyes major expansion as commissioners prepare key vote
PIE is in the middle of a historic growth streak, breaking monthly passenger records since February and projecting its biggest year ever in 2025.
Gulfport man accused of stabbing stepfather with broken glass in violent attack: police
A Gulfport man is behind bars after police say he shoved his mother to the ground and attacked his stepfather, stabbing him several times with broken glass pieces on Friday night.
Hit-and-run driver accused of plowing into Pinellas Park mobile home still on the run
Police in Pinellas Park say they are searching for a driver accused of slamming into a mobile home and taking off.
Coast Guard rescues 8 stranded boaters about 35 miles west of Venice: USCG
Coast Guard crew members rescued eight boaters after their boat became disabled about 35 miles west of Venice, according to USCG.
Miles, meaning & community fuels racers at St. Pete Run Fest
On Sunday at sunrise, the streets of St. Petersburg came alive as runners set off from the pier on the certified half-marathon route. The 13.1-mile course carried them through waterfront views, historic neighborhoods and vibrant downtown avenues.
New courthouse set to open in Florida in December
The new courthouse for the Florida Second District Court of Appeals is set to open in December.
Florida Botanical Gardens offers a beautiful walk through the woods
For a beautiful walk outside, the Florida Botanical Gardens offers a serene and colorful venue for anyone to enjoy. Admission is free to take in the 100-acres of green gardens and floral-covered trails.
Pinellas Park hazmat situation under control after fire broke out, police say
The hazmat situation in Pinellas Park has been contained, and the fire department says that the shelter notice has been lifted in the area of 62nd Avenue and 53rd Street.
Dog rescued from smoke-filled home after kitchen fire ignites
A dog was rescued from a fire that sparked in the kitchen of a Clearwater home Friday afternoon, city officials said.
Madeira Beach VFW needs $200K to reopen in January after being damaged in the 2024 hurricanes
The VFW means a lot to the veterans who spend time there, and VFW Post 4256 in Madeira Beach has been out of commission for well over a year due to storm damage.
Pinellas County sex offender faked death to evade police for 16 years, arrested in Indiana: US Marshals
A Pinellas County sex offender who previously staged his own death and evaded law enforcement for 16 years, was arrested in Indiana, the U.S. Marshal’s Office said.
St. Petersburg resident faces $4,000 water bill nightmare
St. Petersburg resident Erika Shrauger was hit with a staggering $4,000 water bill in September, despite being out of town for work for two months.