Smoking may be banned on Gulfport beaches
Cigarette butts in the sand and smoke in the air aren’t the way city council members want visitors to think about Gulfport public beaches.
Cigarette butts in the sand and smoke in the air aren’t the way city council members want visitors to think about Gulfport public beaches.
Duke Energy claims it would cost $1 billion for Clearwater to drop utility company, mayor responds
Duke Energy is amping up its fight to stay plugged in as the main utility provider for all residents and businesses in the City of Clearwater. On Monday, the company unexpectedly released a study which found that it would cost the city between $1.13 billion and $1.52 billion – depending on timing and other factors – to take over Duke’s equipment and form a municipal-run utility.
Duke Energy is amping up its fight to stay plugged in as the main utility provider for all residents and businesses in the City of Clearwater. On Monday, the company unexpectedly released a study which found that it would cost the city between $1.13 billion and $1.52 billion – depending on timing and other factors – to take over Duke’s equipment and form a municipal-run utility.
Family owned hotel in Sunset Beach reopens 8 months after Hurricane Helene: 'The place was decimated'
Eight months after Hurricane Helene, a family owned hotel in Sunset Beach recently reopened just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Eight months after Hurricane Helene, a family owned hotel in Sunset Beach recently reopened just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Man accused of sexual battery on 3 of his female juvenile family members
A Pinellas Park man has been arrested for alleged inappropriate sexual activity with three of his female family members between the ages of 12 and 18, according to police.
A Pinellas Park man has been arrested for alleged inappropriate sexual activity with three of his female family members between the ages of 12 and 18, according to police.
900 new scooters rolling into St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is set to expand its transportation landscape with the introduction of 900 new scooters, as the city partners with Lime and Spin to enhance mobility options for residents and visitors.
St. Petersburg is set to expand its transportation landscape with the introduction of 900 new scooters, as the city partners with Lime and Spin to enhance mobility options for residents and visitors.
Researching Goliath Grouper at the Tarpon Aquarium
A student seeking her Master's Degree is working on a new research project to show how smart the Goliath Grouper really is.
A student seeking her Master's Degree is working on a new research project to show how smart the Goliath Grouper really is.
Corey Avenue businesses celebrate reopening after withstanding back-to-back hurricanes
Like so many businesses across St. Pete Beach, storm surge and wind damage from back-to-back hurricanes last fall completely destroyed stores, restaurants, and even a theatre that sits along popular Corey Ave.
Like so many businesses across St. Pete Beach, storm surge and wind damage from back-to-back hurricanes last fall completely destroyed stores, restaurants, and even a theatre that sits along popular Corey Ave.
HIV programs in Pinellas face uncertainty amid budget cut talks
With one of the highest HIV rates in Florida, Pinellas County relies on free, anonymous testing to help fight the epidemic. But, non-profits leading those efforts fear their programs could be on the chopping block as lawmakers weigh major budget cuts.
With one of the highest HIV rates in Florida, Pinellas County relies on free, anonymous testing to help fight the epidemic. But, non-profits leading those efforts fear their programs could be on the chopping block as lawmakers weigh major budget cuts.
Clearwater woman selling 'Star Wars,' 'Star Trek' collections
Liz Kosmas wanted all the "Star Trek" and "Star Wars" collectibles she could find. She loved building a big collection when she was 22 – but now, at 57, there's not enough room after moving into a one-bedroom apartment in Clearwater.
Liz Kosmas wanted all the "Star Trek" and "Star Wars" collectibles she could find. She loved building a big collection when she was 22 – but now, at 57, there's not enough room after moving into a one-bedroom apartment in Clearwater.
Advisory lifted for popular Pinellas County beaches, bacteria at 'acceptable level'
The Florida Department of Health has lifted its advisory for three Pinellas County beaches that previously showed high levels of bacteria in the water.
The Florida Department of Health has lifted its advisory for three Pinellas County beaches that previously showed high levels of bacteria in the water.
St. Pete discusses two proposed downtown projects that include hotel, 2 high-rise apartment buildings
Residents in St. Petersburg are no stranger to redevelopment these days, and two new projects may be added to the list of growing construction.
Residents in St. Petersburg are no stranger to redevelopment these days, and two new projects may be added to the list of growing construction.
Swimming 'not recommended' at popular Pinellas County beaches due to bacteria
Visitors to several popular Florida beaches were caught off guard this week by a public health advisory warning of high bacteria levels in the water. The Florida Department of Health issued an advisory for Clearwater Beach, Sand Key and Indian Rocks Beach, cautioning against swimming due to potential health risks.
Visitors to several popular Florida beaches were caught off guard this week by a public health advisory warning of high bacteria levels in the water. The Florida Department of Health issued an advisory for Clearwater Beach, Sand Key and Indian Rocks Beach, cautioning against swimming due to potential health risks.
Blind dog find success in scent training: 'She fell in love with it'
For more than half of her life, Nogglett, a Jack Russell Terrier, has been battling challenges with her eyes, but that hasn’t stopped her from excelling.
For more than half of her life, Nogglett, a Jack Russell Terrier, has been battling challenges with her eyes, but that hasn’t stopped her from excelling.
Church of Scientology withdraws request to buy Clearwater street
The Church of Scientology has pulled its application to buy a street in downtown Clearwater, Mayor Bruce Rector confirmed to FOX 13 hours ahead of a planned vote on Thursday.
The Church of Scientology has pulled its application to buy a street in downtown Clearwater, Mayor Bruce Rector confirmed to FOX 13 hours ahead of a planned vote on Thursday.
St. Pete man arrested on 16 child porn charges: PCSO
A St. Pete man was arrested for possessing and transferring child porn after Pinellas County investigators say they received a tip.
A St. Pete man was arrested for possessing and transferring child porn after Pinellas County investigators say they received a tip.
Fires at CVS, Publix shopping center cause severe damage in St. Pete Beach
Investigators are working to figure out what caused a large fire at a St. Pete Beach CVS, which later spread to Publix and other stores on Tuesday, leading to an hours-long effort to put the flames out.
Investigators are working to figure out what caused a large fire at a St. Pete Beach CVS, which later spread to Publix and other stores on Tuesday, leading to an hours-long effort to put the flames out.
Grassroots group hopes to save Stevenson Creek from development
A grassroots group is in opposition to the construction of a 9-slip dock along the Stevenson Creek. The 3.2-mile creek, part of the Pinellas County Aquatic Preserve, empties out to the Intercoastal.
A grassroots group is in opposition to the construction of a 9-slip dock along the Stevenson Creek. The 3.2-mile creek, part of the Pinellas County Aquatic Preserve, empties out to the Intercoastal.
Largo father in ICU after tragic crash that claimed lives of children and partner
A Largo man remains hospitalized in critical condition following a devastating car crash over the weekend that claimed the lives of his two young children and longtime partner.
A Largo man remains hospitalized in critical condition following a devastating car crash over the weekend that claimed the lives of his two young children and longtime partner.
'Flames shooting out': Residents react to St. Pete Beach CVS fire, as store shuts down again
A massive three-alarm fire tore through a CVS on Gulf Boulevard in St. Pete Beach on Tuesday afternoon, forcing nearby stores to evacuate.
A massive three-alarm fire tore through a CVS on Gulf Boulevard in St. Pete Beach on Tuesday afternoon, forcing nearby stores to evacuate.
St. Pete leaders discuss infrastructure and storm preparedness ahead of hurricane season
St. Pete leaders discussed infrastructure and storm preparedness on Tuesday ahead of hurricane season.
St. Pete leaders discussed infrastructure and storm preparedness on Tuesday ahead of hurricane season.