Duke Energy: Power outage reported in downtown St. Pete
A large power outage was reported in downtown St. Petersburg Friday evening, leaving thousands without power, according to Duke Energy.
St. Pete mother reunites with son put up for adoption after nearly 30 years
A Pinellas County mother recently reunited with her son nearly 30 years after he was put up for adoption.
Pinellas County Schools adopts new panic alert system
There have been multiple safety changes in schools across the Tampa Bay area since the 2018 Parkland school shooting, and Pinellas County Schools will soon make its latest safety upgrade with a new panic alert system.
Pickleball courts now open at St. Pete Pier
Pickleball at the Pier is now open on the St. Pete Pier.
Woman accused of stealing more than $200K from disabled elderly woman: SPPD
A woman faces felony charges after St. Petersburg police say she stole more than $200,000 from a disabled elderly woman over a four-year period.
Dunedin art exhibit trying to break down stigma by highlighting addicts' stories
A new exhibition at the Dunedin Fine Art Center, ‘Faces of Addiction,’ hopes to eliminate the stigma and misconceptions associated with addiction.
Largo murder suspect dies from self-inflicted wound following Christmas Day sledgehammer attack: Police
A Largo man accused of brutally attacking his wife on Christmas Day before turning a knife on himself, died from injuries this week, according to the Largo Police Department.
Pelicans back in the wild after Pinellas sanctuary’s first release since devastating hurricanes
Joan Wylie had never carried a pelican under her arm, but on Tuesday, she carried at least 8 or 10 of them from the Seacoast Seabird Sanctuary around 75 yards to the beach at Indian Shores.
St. Pete homeowners shocked by high water bills following Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Dozens of people in St. Petersburg said their water bills are outrageously high after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Seminole man arrested on child pornography charges: Deputies
A Seminole man was arrested on child pornography charges on Monday, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Howard Frankland stabbing: Defense for former federal prosecutor seeking evidence on victim
Attorneys for the former federal prosecutor, who is facing charges in the 2023 stabbing incident on the Howard Frankland Bridge, filed new court documents last week.
St. Pete approves funding for debris removal from Albert Whitted Airport months after storms
It has been three months since Hurricane Milton and the St. Pete City Council recently approved cleanup and demolition work at Albert Whitted Airport.
Bay Area art center reopening with 'Rising from the Hurricanes' exhibit
In the midst of ongoing repairs, the Beach Art Center decided to open its doors for the first time since the 2024 hurricanes.
Indian Rocks Beach leaders to consider loosening vacation rental rules
Leaders in Indian Rocks Beach plan to once again take up an issue on Tuesday that's at the center of a years-long battle: rules for short-term rentals.
SPPD searching for art thief responsible for $21,000 theft
Police in St. Petersburg are asking for the community’s help to identify a man officers said stole a piece of art worth $21,000.
Suspected DUI wrong-way driver on I-275 causes more than $250,000 in damage, injures 2: FHP
A wrong-way driver caused more than $250,000 in damage and sent one woman to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after driving north in the southbound lanes of I-275, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Running with the Rays 5K benefiting hurricane relief efforts in the Tampa Bay area
The Running with the Rays 5K took place on Sunday morning with all the proceeds going towards hurricane relief efforts in the Tampa Bay area.
Largo police arrest man accused of stabbing, killing woman
The man suspected of stabbing and killing a woman in Largo on Saturday has been arrested, according to the Largo Police Department.
Churches band together after damage from recent hurricanes
Since the storms in September and October, the congregation from Engaging Heaven Church has been meeting at Faith Community Church in Seminole.
One person hospitalized after stabbing in Largo, LPD investigating
One person was hospitalized after a stabbing in Largo, according to the Largo Police Department.