St. Pete leaders approve streamlined solutions to adjust extremely high water bills
St. Petersburg City Council unanimously approved ways to streamline solutions to adjust extremely high water bills at its meeting on Thursday, adding in a section to the city code about relief for abnormal events.
Businessman accused of taking $100M from special needs trust funds violates judge’s court order
A Pinellas County businessman accused of taking $100 million from the trust funds of disabled clients is in hot water again after a judge said he violated a court order, before issuing another one barring him from his own company.
Woman rescued from burning hotel room after falling asleep while smoking: PHFR
A neighbor rushed to rescue a woman whose hotel room caught fire after officials in Palm Harbor say she fell asleep while smoking in bed.
St. Pete mayor on Rays, hurricane recovery and next steps: 'We’ve got a lot on our plate'
The city of St. Petersburg has been through a lot the past six months, still recovering from back-to-back hurricanes, then losing the deal to build a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Gulfport to usher in Women’s History Month by swearing in all-female city council
This Women's History Month, the City of Gulfport has a lot to celebrate.
2 Clearwater police officers involved in crash Wednesday morning: CPD
Two Clearwater police officers were involved in a crash on Wednesday morning in the area of Drew St. and Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., according to the Clearwater Police Department.
Dashcam video shows moments before disabled vehicle crashed into Safety Harbor Fire Station
For the first time, what happened in the moments before a disabled vehicle crashed into a fire station can now be seen by the public.
Creative Pinellas celebrates National Youth Art Month with special exhibit
From color crayon sketches to complex oil paintings, some of the best artwork by Pinellas County students is on display at Creative Pinellas, celebrating National Youth Art Month.
Pinellas County commissioners to discuss short-term rental rule changes again Tuesday
Pinellas County commissioners plan to talk again Tuesday about proposed changes to the county's rules for short-term rentals in unincorporated areas.
New span of Howard Frankland Bridge opens to traffic
After several years of construction, the new span of the Howard Frankland Bridge officially opened to traffic in time for the Tuesday morning commute.
Pinellas County wants input on how to spend $813M in storm relief funding
There could be hope on the horizon for victims of Hurricanes Idalia, Helene and Milton. Pinellas County received millions of dollars from the federal government and now wants input from residents on how to use it.
FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance program set to end, hundreds still in hotels after hurricanes
Nearly six months after Hurricane Helene, some people around Tampa Bay still live out of hotel rooms.
St. Pete Beach Post Office remains closed months after hurricanes
Six months after the storms, residents in St. Pete Beach are still without a post office, and it still remains unknown when it will reopen.
Beautiful pink spoonbill tangled in fishing line rescued by Florida locals
Some people in Dunedin helped to untangle a roseate spoonbill after it became tangled in fishing line on Monday, March 24.
New Howard Frankland Bridge will open to traffic in time for Tuesday commute. Here's what to know
Drivers on both sides of the bay will finally get some relief, with the new Howard Frankland Bridge set to open to traffic by Tuesday morning after years of construction.
2 shot in exchange of gunfire, Pinellas deputies investigating
Two people were hurt after shooting each other on Sunday, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Inside an organization's effort to attract more oysters in Bay Area waters
Tampa Bay Watch actively works to do what its name says.
2 teens hospitalized after Clearwater shooting, police searching for suspect: CPD
Two teenage girls are in the hospital after getting shot while hanging out at an apartment complex pool on Saturday night, police say.
Indian Rocks Beach community helps support partially closed church
This Wednesday marks six months since Hurricane Helene.
Potential plans in the works for former Toytown Landfill in St. Pete
The only noise now at the site of the former Toytown landfill in St. Petersburg is from cars driving in the distance. It’s a sound that could be replaced by the roars of cheering crowds.