Man convicted of decapitating newly adopted dog, dumping body in Fort De Soto
A Pinellas County jury found the man accused of killing and dumping a rescue dog days after adopting him guilty.
Illegal immigrant takes plea deal in connection with death of Pinellas County deputy
An illegal immigrant, who is accused of leaving the scene after authorities say he hit and killed a Pinellas County deputy in 2022, pleaded guilty in court on Friday.
2 lawsuits filed over St. Petersburg’s high water bills, city provides relief to homeowners
This week, an attorney filed two lawsuits against the City of St. Petersburg for abnormally high water bills. This comes after thousands of customers received bills hundreds of dollars more and, in some cases, thousands of dollars more than typical bills.
St. Pete families left with extremely high water bills after hurricanes may be getting relief
Relief may be on the way for families in St. Petersburg who faced extremely high water bills following Hurricanes Helene and Milton after city council members passed a series of resolutions on Thursday.
Prosecutors rest in case against man accused of decapitating dog, dumping body in Fort De Soto
After two days of witness testimony, the state rested its case Thursday in the trial against a man who’s accused of brutally killing and dumping a rescue dog in Pinellas County.
Speer Foundation leader honored by Women’s Power Forum as they work to connect women of different fields
It started as an idea between two women who wanted to have an impact in the community, connect women from different fields and help them grow professionally and personally.
Neighbors describe living next to ‘nightmare’ short-term rental as Pinellas County considers new codes
One Pinellas County homeowner says living next to a short-term rental is like living next door to a 24/7 bachelor party 365 days a year. Now, she’s worried the county’s proposed changes could make it worse.
Amber Alert: Pinellas Park girl found safe in North Carolina, mother’s ex-boyfriend arrested
A 12-year-old Pinellas Park girl, who was the subject of a statewide Amber Alert issued on Wednesday, was found in North Carolina, and the man accused of kidnapping her is behind bars.
Trial continues for man accused of decapitating dog, dumping body at Fort De Soto
The trial for a man accused of killing and dumping a rescue dog continued on Wednesday in Pinellas County.
Nearly 1,000 students exposed to history and culture art at BAM! Festival
Over 950 students were exposed to all kinds of art at a BAM! (books, art, music) Festival outside the Mahaffey Theatre.
Pinellas County teachers learning to embrace AI in the classroom
Artificial intelligence is all around us and is now becoming an integral part of education.
Native American activist Leonard Peltier released from Florida prison after 50 years
A Native American activist spent decades behind bars, but now he is back home.
Treasure Island working to help small businesses still recovering from hurricanes
Nearly five months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, some businesses are still working to rebuild.
Man accused of decapitating newly adopted dog, dumping body heads to trial in Pinellas County
The trial for a man accused of brutally killing and dumping a rescue dog began on Tuesday in Pinellas County.
Portion of St. Pete Artworks' artists moving to new location
A portion of St. Pete Artworks' artists are moving to a new location on 1st Ave. N at the end of February, partially due to rising rent costs.
11-year-old student accused of threatening to shoot up middle school: PCSO
An 11-year-old student at Tarpon Springs Middle School has been arrested after the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says he threatened to carry out a mass shooting at the school.
Treasure Island leaders to consider extending temporary permits to help businesses reopen
Leaders in Treasure Island could move closer on Tuesday to giving a boost to business owners struggling to rebuild months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
250 seniors return home 2 months after fire forced them out of St. Pete complex
Two months after being evacuated from their home, seniors at the Lutheran Apartments in St. Petersburg are back home.
Redington Beach resident sits down with officials as storm-damaged homes still left without permits
It's been nearly five months since Hurricane Helene made landfall, flooding hundreds of homes along the Tampa Bay area's beach towns.
St. Pete man dies after car veers off I-275, hits tree: FHP
A 53-year-old St. Pete man died after losing control of his SUV on I-275 and crashing into a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.