TikTok fire trend sends St. Pete teen to the hospital

The "Jam Jar Pulse Jet" trend is a dangerous TikTok challenge that experts are warning against. The trend involves pouring rubbing alcohol in a jar, putting a lid with a hole on top and lighting the alcohol on fire.

Neurologists treating MS see increase in patient demand, shortage of specialists

Patients suspecting they have multiple sclerosis (MS) are encountering significant delays in accessing specialist care, with some waiting up to six months for a diagnosis. 

Gov. DeSantis touts ‘Moving Florida Forward’ initiative, accelerating projects in Tampa Bay area

Governor Ron DeSantis visited Bartow on Thursday with Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Purdue to announce several projects that have been accelerated because of the ‘Moving Florida Forward’ initiative. 

Pinellas County Schools introduce their new science lab on wheels

A new 'Innovative Lab’ on wheels is now available to 7th grade students at middle schools across Pinellas County. 

Depression causing major traffic delays on U.S. 19 in Pinellas County

A depression opened up at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Curlew Road in Pinellas County Thursday afternoon, and it is now causing major traffic impacts. 

USF expands 4-year nursing program to St. Pete campus to help statewide shortage

Nurses are part of the backbone in hospitals and there’s a critical shortage of them in Florida. The University of South Florida plans to help add more future nurses to the workforce by expanding its four-year nursing program to its St. Petersburg campus.

How Pinellas students can submit their original recipe to the 'Junior Chef Showcase'

Your child has a chance to change the cafeteria food at the Pinellas County School District. They're calling all junior chefs to come forward with a healthy recipe for school lunch. 

Pedestrian hit, killed by school bus in Oldsmar: PCSO

A pedestrian died after being struck by a school bus on Wednesday morning, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.

Demand outweighs space at Pinellas domestic violence shelter now facing funding cuts

Almost 8,000 people called a domestic violence hotline in Pinellas County last year, and Community Action Stops Abuse (CASA), the county’s primary provider of domestic violence services, said more people are asking for emergency shelter than there are beds available.

Drug, gun arrest after man found asleep in car at St. Pete apartment: police

A 23-year-old man is facing a variety of charges after he was found passed out in a Rolls-Royce with drugs and guns at a St. Petersburg apartment parking lot, according to police.

Flinging fast food creates legal drama for St. Pete man

Perhaps Jordan Cotto had a real beef with the victim, but his choice to launch his lunch created some legal trouble for him.

Florida mother accused of forcing 11-year-old daughter to perform sex acts on video could face death penalty

A Pinellas County woman has been arrested on child pornography and capital sexual battery charges after investigators say she forced her 11-year-old daughter to perform sex acts on video.

St. Pete leaders want management review of billing department amid high water bill issues

After months of complaints about irregularly high water bills, a St. Petersburg City Council committee has selected the billing and collections department for a formal management evaluation.

IDF soldier shares experience of Oct. 7 Hamas attacks at Clearwater gathering: ‘One battle in a huge war’

An Israeli soldier was in Pinellas County to talk to people at the Chabad of Clearwater about his experience in the Israeli Defense Force on October 7, 2023 – the day of the Hamas attacks.