St. Pete police have ‘heightened security’ around Pride celebrations

One of the largest Pride celebrations in the country returns to St. Petersburg this weekend — and this year’s festivities are expected to draw more than half a million people to the area.

Pinellas businessman accused of embezzling millions from special needs clients to stay behind bars until trial

The parents of Leo Govoni’s alleged victims gave one another emotional hugs outside the federal courthouse in Tampa Thursday, following a judge’s decision to hold Govoni in jail without bond until his trial.

NWS confirms EF-1 tornado touched down in Largo

The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Pinellas County amid severe storms on Wednesday.

Video: Tornado damages homes in Pinellas County

Severe thunderstorms on Wednesday evening produced pouring rain, hail, and even a tornado. 

St. Pete woman charged in death of baby at unlicensed day care

A woman faces charges, including aggravated manslaughter, after St. Petersburg police say she misrepresented herself as a licensed day care operator, and a 9-month-old boy died in her care.

Historic Manhattan Casino to get $5M makeover in South St. Pete

In its heyday, the historic Manhattan Casino in St. Pete hosted legendary performers like Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles, and James Brown — serving as a cultural beacon during the Jim Crow era. 

Leo Govoni case: Emotions high for victims after Pinellas businessman arrested in $100M scheme

The families who lost, in some cases, millions of dollars in an alleged fraud and money laundering scheme conducted by Leo Govoni told FOX 13 on Tuesday that they felt a range of emotions a day earlier after hearing about Govoni's arrest.

Man steals, burns 2 Clearwater post office flags: affidavit

A man was seen stealing an American Flag and POW/MIA flag from a Clearwater post office before he set them both on fire at a gas station across the street, according to a Pinellas County affidavit.

Man accused of stealing $663K from City of Dunedin after posing as contractor

A Utah man faces grand theft charges after investigators say he emailed the City of Dunedin posing as a contractor and stole more than $663,000.

Vaporized gold helping solve crimes in Pinellas County

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is using vaporized gold to help investigators solve crimes.

Pinellas businessman accused of stealing $100M from special needs trusts indicted on federal charges

Pinellas County businessman, Leo Govoni, and his partner, John Weitek, who are accused of stealing $100 million from trust funds for people with disabilities, are now both facing over 200 years in jail, according to United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida Greg Kehoe.

Governor DeSantis signs condo relief bill in Clearwater

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills at Clearwater’s Island Way Grill on Monday morning that will impact condo owners.  

Dozens of 'critically missing' Florida children recovered, 8 suspects arrested in Operation Dragon Eye

Federal, state and local agencies partnered to safely recover 60 "critically missing" children throughout the Tampa Bay area in what U.S. Marshals call the most successful missing child recovery operation in American history.