Clearwater City Council to hold final vote on Church of Scientology plan to acquire part of downtown street
The Clearwater City Council is scheduled to vote Thursday evening on a controversial proposal that would cede control of part of a downtown city street to the Church of Scientology.
The Clearwater City Council is scheduled to vote Thursday evening on a controversial proposal that would cede control of part of a downtown city street to the Church of Scientology.
'Relief' for small businesses after St. Petersburg city council rejects parking changes
Parking continues to be a problem in St. Petersburg, especially in neighborhoods with popular restaurants and businesses. City leaders voted down a proposal that would have allowed specific neighborhoods outside of downtown to establish resident-only parking zones.
Parking continues to be a problem in St. Petersburg, especially in neighborhoods with popular restaurants and businesses. City leaders voted down a proposal that would have allowed specific neighborhoods outside of downtown to establish resident-only parking zones.
St. Pete mother demands answers after daughter killed in crash; no charges filed
A St. Petersburg mother says she is living every day with heartbreak after losing her daughter in a crash last month that claimed the life of a 29-year-old mother of five. Now, she and her attorney are calling for accountability as investigators continue to review the case.
A St. Petersburg mother says she is living every day with heartbreak after losing her daughter in a crash last month that claimed the life of a 29-year-old mother of five. Now, she and her attorney are calling for accountability as investigators continue to review the case.
Boston developer files building permit for Pinellas Park data center
A Boston-based developer is aiming to build a new data center in Pinellas Park, sparking infrastructure and environmental questions as other Florida communities pause similar projects.
A Boston-based developer is aiming to build a new data center in Pinellas Park, sparking infrastructure and environmental questions as other Florida communities pause similar projects.
Seminole father arrested on child porn charges after texting about sexually abusing son on social media app
An adoptive father in Seminole was arrested on multiple child pornography charges after he was caught talking about sexually abusing his 7-year-old son on a messaging app.
An adoptive father in Seminole was arrested on multiple child pornography charges after he was caught talking about sexually abusing his 7-year-old son on a messaging app.
Woman pleads guilty to reckless driving after driving onto St. Pete Beach footpath
A woman has been arrested for allegedly driving drunk on St. Pete Beach, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
A woman has been arrested for allegedly driving drunk on St. Pete Beach, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
USF marine science research destroyed in St. Pete lab fire caused by lightning strike
A lightning strike sparked a devastating fire at the USF College of Marine Science Lab last month, destroying decades of critical research and tens of millions of dollars in equipment in St. Petersburg.
A lightning strike sparked a devastating fire at the USF College of Marine Science Lab last month, destroying decades of critical research and tens of millions of dollars in equipment in St. Petersburg.
Woman arrested for attacking elderly 7-Eleven clerk in Largo
A 73-year-old convenience store worker is recovering after police say a woman attacked her Tuesday afternoon at a Largo 7-Eleven.
A 73-year-old convenience store worker is recovering after police say a woman attacked her Tuesday afternoon at a Largo 7-Eleven.
Historic Tarpon Springs church seeks $6M for hurricane damage repairs
Leaders of the historic Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Tarpon Springs are launching a $6 million capital campaign to urgently repair the building after it sustained severe damage from recent hurricanes.
Leaders of the historic Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Tarpon Springs are launching a $6 million capital campaign to urgently repair the building after it sustained severe damage from recent hurricanes.
Safety Harbor fireworks staying at Waterfront Park after wildlife concerns
A planned move for Safety Harbor’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration is being reversed after wildlife advocates raised concerns about protected birds nesting near the proposed new location.
A planned move for Safety Harbor’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration is being reversed after wildlife advocates raised concerns about protected birds nesting near the proposed new location.
World Cup fever fuels crowds at St. Pete watch parties, businesses
Thousands of soccer fans packed local pubs and Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg on Friday night to cheer on the U.S. Men’s National Team as World Cup fever swept through the Bay Area.
Thousands of soccer fans packed local pubs and Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg on Friday night to cheer on the U.S. Men’s National Team as World Cup fever swept through the Bay Area.
Cruise passengers shaken by offshore Cuba earthquake in Gulf: 'It was the strangest feeling'
The Margaritaville at Sea Islander cruise was sailing near Cuba in the gulf when the earthquake happened on Monday.
The Margaritaville at Sea Islander cruise was sailing near Cuba in the gulf when the earthquake happened on Monday.
St. Pete Beach's iconic Postcard Inn reopens as The Luce after major renovation
Nearly two years after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, a beloved St. Pete Beach hotel officially reopened its doors with upgrades and a new name.
Nearly two years after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, a beloved St. Pete Beach hotel officially reopened its doors with upgrades and a new name.
Florida cracks down on organized teen takeovers: ‘We will keep our streets safe’
A sweeping law enforcement crackdown is underway across Florida to permanently end chaotic, social media-driven "teen takeovers" of beaches and public parks.
A sweeping law enforcement crackdown is underway across Florida to permanently end chaotic, social media-driven "teen takeovers" of beaches and public parks.
St. Petersburg may let neighborhoods block outsiders from parking on their streets
St. Petersburg City Council is set to consider a proposal Thursday that could give more neighborhoods a way to ask for resident-only parking.
St. Petersburg City Council is set to consider a proposal Thursday that could give more neighborhoods a way to ask for resident-only parking.
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office rolls out AI-powered language translation on body-worn cameras
Pinellas County deputies have a new tool designed to break down language barriers in real time.
Pinellas County deputies have a new tool designed to break down language barriers in real time.
United Way Suncoast report: Pinellas County's 'survival budget' is second highest in Florida
A family of four now needs more than $106,000 to afford necessities in the Bay Area, according to a newly released report by the United Way Suncoast.
A family of four now needs more than $106,000 to afford necessities in the Bay Area, according to a newly released report by the United Way Suncoast.
St. Pete hit-and-run suspect arrested after fiery crash into occupied home: Police
A man was arrested after a hit-and-run crash sent a vehicle into a St. Petersburg home and ignited a fire early Monday morning, according to the St. Pete Police Department.
A man was arrested after a hit-and-run crash sent a vehicle into a St. Petersburg home and ignited a fire early Monday morning, according to the St. Pete Police Department.
Road cleared after crash on I-275 entering Howard Frankland Bridge in St. Pete: FHP
Officials have cleared a crash on northbound I-275 in St. Pete that closed several lanes of traffic Wednesday morning.
Officials have cleared a crash on northbound I-275 in St. Pete that closed several lanes of traffic Wednesday morning.
No injuries reported after fire at abandoned motel: CFR
Clearwater Fire and Rescue is investigating the cause of an early morning blaze.
Clearwater Fire and Rescue is investigating the cause of an early morning blaze.