St. Pete Science Center revival back on track after mayor reverses course
Plans to revive the cherished St. Petersburg Science Center appears to be back on track after Mayor Ken Welch reversed course on turning the site into a sewer facility.
Plans to revive the cherished St. Petersburg Science Center appears to be back on track after Mayor Ken Welch reversed course on turning the site into a sewer facility.
College and Career Centers in Pinellas high schools help students, families navigate FAFSA process
It’s college application season, and with it comes the big question of how to pay for it.
It’s college application season, and with it comes the big question of how to pay for it.
Man accused of following teen into bedroom throws dog protecting her from Pinellas home balcony: Deputies
A 3-year-old pit bull is recovering from serious injuries after a suspect threw him from a second-floor balcony in Pinellas County on Monday. Deputies said this happened while the dog was trying to protect a teen girl from the suspect, who was trying to get her alone in a bedroom.
A 3-year-old pit bull is recovering from serious injuries after a suspect threw him from a second-floor balcony in Pinellas County on Monday. Deputies said this happened while the dog was trying to protect a teen girl from the suspect, who was trying to get her alone in a bedroom.
New Port Richey man hit, killed in Tarpon Springs crash after getting out of car on U.S. 19
A New Port Richey man is dead after being hit by two vehicles Tuesday evening at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Tarpon Avenue in Tarpon Springs, officers said.
A New Port Richey man is dead after being hit by two vehicles Tuesday evening at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Tarpon Avenue in Tarpon Springs, officers said.
Florida cracks down on repeat drunk drivers, boaters with Trenton's Law
Trenton’s Law is named after 18-year-old Trenton Johnson, who was killed by a repeat drunk driver. The new law, which takes effect October 1, increases penalties for DUI and BUI manslaughter or vehicular homicide, raising prison terms from 15 to 30 years for offenders with prior convictions.
Trenton’s Law is named after 18-year-old Trenton Johnson, who was killed by a repeat drunk driver. The new law, which takes effect October 1, increases penalties for DUI and BUI manslaughter or vehicular homicide, raising prison terms from 15 to 30 years for offenders with prior convictions.
89-year-old Pinellas Park woman retires after running every day for more than 45 years
Lois Bastien of Pinellas Park is like any other 89-year-old, and likes to cross stitch. She's even displayed some of her hard work on the wall of her home.
Lois Bastien of Pinellas Park is like any other 89-year-old, and likes to cross stitch. She's even displayed some of her hard work on the wall of her home.
Friends flooded out by Hurricane Helene create flood barrier company
Hurricane Helene devastated Danny Fustar’s St. Pete home and his friend’s, Enrico Palmerino.
Hurricane Helene devastated Danny Fustar’s St. Pete home and his friend’s, Enrico Palmerino.
Nearly 2 dozen cats found living in squalor next to dead felines inside car at a Clearwater Starbucks: Police
A Largo man has been arrested after police say 21 cats were found malnourished, living in a dirty car alongside two dead felines.
A Largo man has been arrested after police say 21 cats were found malnourished, living in a dirty car alongside two dead felines.
St. Pete man hit, killed trying to cross highway: FHP
A Largo man is accused of hitting and killing a pedestrian on Monday night.
A Largo man is accused of hitting and killing a pedestrian on Monday night.
City of Clearwater moves forward with appraisal process to create city-owned electric utility company
Before the City of Clearwater decided to greenlight the appraisal process to create a city-owned electric utility company, residents voiced their support while Duke Energy employees touted how much they did for the community after last year's hurricanes.
Before the City of Clearwater decided to greenlight the appraisal process to create a city-owned electric utility company, residents voiced their support while Duke Energy employees touted how much they did for the community after last year's hurricanes.
Clearwater council rejects proposal to rename street after Charlie Kirk
At Monday’s Clearwater City Council meeting, Council Member Ryan Cotton proposed renaming Court Street, a two-mile main artery running through downtown, to "Charlie Kirk Way."
At Monday’s Clearwater City Council meeting, Council Member Ryan Cotton proposed renaming Court Street, a two-mile main artery running through downtown, to "Charlie Kirk Way."
Barrier island residents in Pinellas County continue rebuilding after Helene
A year after Hurricane Helene, communities on the barrier islands in Pinellas County are still rebuilding and recovering.
A year after Hurricane Helene, communities on the barrier islands in Pinellas County are still rebuilding and recovering.
Suspicious device investigation closes portion of Ulmerton Road in Largo
Drivers who travel on Ulmerton Road are being asked to find alternative routes as police investigate a suspicious device.
Drivers who travel on Ulmerton Road are being asked to find alternative routes as police investigate a suspicious device.
Woman trying to get on PSTA bus run over and killed at Clearwater Mall
A woman fell underneath the back wheel of a PSTA bus before being run over and killed in the Clearwater Mall parking lot on Saturday evening, according to Clearwater police.
A woman fell underneath the back wheel of a PSTA bus before being run over and killed in the Clearwater Mall parking lot on Saturday evening, according to Clearwater police.
Boy on bike seriously injured after being hit by car in Palm Harbor: FHP
An 11-year-old boy on a bike was seriously injured after being hit by a car on Florida Ave. near County Road 1, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
An 11-year-old boy on a bike was seriously injured after being hit by a car on Florida Ave. near County Road 1, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
President Barack Obama Main Library reopens after years of renovations
After one of the longest renovation projects in Bay Area history, the President Barack Obama Main Library in St. Petersburg has officially reopened to the public.
After one of the longest renovation projects in Bay Area history, the President Barack Obama Main Library in St. Petersburg has officially reopened to the public.
St. Pete homeowners still waiting for permits to make hurricane repairs, city offers new timeline
The signs of recovery are everywhere in St. Petersburg after last year’s hurricanes, but for some residents, they aren’t even close to being back to normal. They’re still waiting for permits to start rebuilding their lives.
The signs of recovery are everywhere in St. Petersburg after last year’s hurricanes, but for some residents, they aren’t even close to being back to normal. They’re still waiting for permits to start rebuilding their lives.
Hurricane Helene recovery in St. Pete continues one year later
It’s been one year since Hurricane Helene hit the Bay Area and while many strides have been made, recovery efforts continue in St. Petersburg.
It’s been one year since Hurricane Helene hit the Bay Area and while many strides have been made, recovery efforts continue in St. Petersburg.
St. Pete City Council voices support to save shuttered Science Center
After being closed for more than a decade, the St. Petersburg Science Center may have just gotten a lifeline from the City Council.
After being closed for more than a decade, the St. Petersburg Science Center may have just gotten a lifeline from the City Council.
Thunder on the water: Offshore Nationals take over Clearwater Beach this weekend
Clearwater Beach will transform into a racing hotspot this weekend as the 2025 XINSURANCE Clearwater Offshore Nationals bring nearly 90 high-powered race boats to the Gulf of Mexico.
Clearwater Beach will transform into a racing hotspot this weekend as the 2025 XINSURANCE Clearwater Offshore Nationals bring nearly 90 high-powered race boats to the Gulf of Mexico.