FDOT eyes major upgrades to Courtney Campbell Causeway as environmental concerns grow

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is in the early stages of a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study for the 9.5-mile Courtney Campbell Causeway, which connects Tampa and Clearwater.

Madeira Beach jet ski crash hospitalizes 3 people: officials

A jet ski crash hospitalized three people on Sunday afternoon, according to the Madeira Beach Fire Department.

Healthy bowls and wraps with a Mediterranean flair

Whether you want to create your own bowl or select one they make for you, Boustan in Clearwater has you covered.

Tarpon Springs festival brings hope to businesses after hurricanes

The Tarpon Springs historic Sponge Docks are buzzing again this weekend as crowds pack into the annual Sponge Docks Craft and Art Festival.

Bystanders save teen girl from attempted kidnapping at Clearwater gas station: police

A man was seen dragging a 15-year-old runaway girl from a Clearwater Circle K on Friday evening before bystanders stepped in and helped the girl get away, according to police.

Pop art show marries classics to western art at the James Museum

Western Art is in the name. And in Americana, nothing says Western like Clint Eastwood and John Wayne. So, when a showing of some special pieces by Pop artist Ben Steele was available, the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art jumped at the chance to show his work.

St. Pete firefighters warn lithium-ion battery fires are on the rise

Calls tied to lithium-ion batteries are keeping fire crews busy in St. Pete, and firefighters across the country are using this week to educate and help prevent more of these dangerous blazes. They say they’re responding to these incidents at an alarming rate.

St. Pete city council debates inclusive city flags after state stripped street murals

City leaders in St. Petersburg said they’re determined to reclaim messages that were paved over by the state. The Black History Matters and Pride street murals were erased under orders from Governor Ron DeSantis, in a statewide effort to remove "ideology" from public roadways.

Teen bicyclist hospitalized after being hit by car in Clearwater

A 16-year-old bicyclist was taken to the hospital after being hit by a car along Court Street in Clearwater Thursday afternoon, according to first responders. 

Record prices on gold bring sellers, investors to Bay Area jewelers

The price of gold has smashed through $4,000 an ounce for the first time on record, with silver racing toward $50/oz. amid safe-haven buying and policy shifts that favor industrial metals.