3 people hit by lightning on St. Pete Beach

Three people were struck by lightning on St. Pete Beach on Friday, Pinellas County officials confirmed to FOX 13.

St. Pete Pier turns 5 with fireworks, fun run, and 2 days of Independence Day events

The St. Pete Pier is turning five and organizers are celebrating in a big way with two full days of events, all part of the Fourth annual Independence Day at the Pier.

New York man dies on Sand Key Thursday afternoon

Clearwater Police and Clearwater Fire & Rescue responded to a water-rescue Thursday afternoon on Sand Key. 

Florida men accused of plotting mass shooting in social media messages

"If you see something, say something" paid off as investigators say a woman who saw messages on her boyfriend’s Instagram feed threatening a mass shooting reached out to the FBI.

Summer reading gets a jump-start from The Book Bus

For the eighth year in a row, The Juvenile Welfare Board partnered with Pinellas County Schools to prevent summer learning loss by giving out free books to children through its Summer Book Bus.

Mother calls for change after son dies in motorcycle crash

Family and friends of a 22-year-old Navy veteran killed in a Largo motorcycle crash last month are rallying for more safety measures on the road.

St. Pete woman drives into home, injuring dog inside: FHP

An 87-year-old St. Petersburg woman who meant to stop her car ended up accelerating and crashing into a home on Monday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

4th of July celebrations across the Tampa Bay Area: what to know

As we approach the 4th of July, there are many communities and local groups that are putting on celebrations across the Tampa Bay Area that you won't want to miss.

Man dies after motorcycle crash on U.S. 19 in Clearwater

A man died after Clearwater police say he crashed his motorcycle on U.S. 19 early Monday, closing the busy road for several hours.