Seaside Seabird Sanctuary celebrates 10th anniversary with release of 40 rescued birds
The Seaside Seabird Sanctuary celebrated a decade of helping injured birds on Thursday with a special milestone of its own: giving dozens of rescued seabirds a fresh start.
The Seaside Seabird Sanctuary celebrated a decade of helping injured birds on Thursday with a special milestone of its own: giving dozens of rescued seabirds a fresh start.
Kitten rescued after surviving 55-foot fall from I-275 overpass in St. Pete: FHP
A kitten stranded along Interstate 275 in St. Petersburg took a 55-foot fall Friday — but survived and was rescued by Florida Highway Patrol troopers and animal control officers, according to FHP.
A kitten stranded along Interstate 275 in St. Petersburg took a 55-foot fall Friday — but survived and was rescued by Florida Highway Patrol troopers and animal control officers, according to FHP.
9/11: Pinellas Park High SRO recalls response to Sept. 11 attacks
There is now an entire generation of Americans who were not born when the September 11 attacks happened.
There is now an entire generation of Americans who were not born when the September 11 attacks happened.
Woman set on fire by stranger at St. Pete gas station hospitalized for burns: SPPD
Police say a woman was pumping gas into her car when a stranger came up to her and deliberately ignited gasoline with a lighter in St. Petersburg on Thursday, sending her to the hospital with second-degree burns.
Police say a woman was pumping gas into her car when a stranger came up to her and deliberately ignited gasoline with a lighter in St. Petersburg on Thursday, sending her to the hospital with second-degree burns.
Why Treasure Island firefighters walk exactly 3.43 miles to remember 9/11
Along a stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast, firefighters have found a simple way to make sure the sacrifice of September 11 is remembered long after those who witnessed it firsthand are gone.
Along a stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast, firefighters have found a simple way to make sure the sacrifice of September 11 is remembered long after those who witnessed it firsthand are gone.
Pinellas County Schools proposes closing 7 campuses over birthrate drop
Pinellas County Schools proposed closing seven schools and consolidating others as a falling birthrate leaves tens of thousands of empty classroom seats.
Pinellas County Schools proposed closing seven schools and consolidating others as a falling birthrate leaves tens of thousands of empty classroom seats.
Palm Harbor 9/11 memorial: Beams of light shine ahead of 25th anniversary
A Palm Harbor memorial was illuminated with two beams of light on Wednesday evening as the community prepared to mark 25 years since the September 11 terror attacks.
A Palm Harbor memorial was illuminated with two beams of light on Wednesday evening as the community prepared to mark 25 years since the September 11 terror attacks.
Florida Amendment 3: How proposed property tax changes could impact Largo
Largo city leaders hosted a town hall Wednesday to detail how a proposed statewide property tax amendment on the November ballot could force drastic local budget cuts.
Largo city leaders hosted a town hall Wednesday to detail how a proposed statewide property tax amendment on the November ballot could force drastic local budget cuts.
Indian Rocks Beach bans smoking and vaping on the sand
Smoking and vaping are now prohibited on the sand in Indian Rocks Beach.
Smoking and vaping are now prohibited on the sand in Indian Rocks Beach.
Tarpon Springs maritime businesses refurbish and upgrade Tampa Bay ferry boats
The Tampa Bay Ferry service’s two boats are getting some TLC in Tarpon Springs before they set sail.
The Tampa Bay Ferry service’s two boats are getting some TLC in Tarpon Springs before they set sail.
Lightning strikes St. Petersburg Catholic High School gym
A lightning strike hit the gymnasium at St. Petersburg Catholic High School, sending smoke pouring from the building's roof.
A lightning strike hit the gymnasium at St. Petersburg Catholic High School, sending smoke pouring from the building's roof.
Florida congressional race: Retired Army Brig. Gen. Leela Gray challenges Rep. Anna Paulina Luna
As usual, the race for control of Congress is running through the Tampa Bay region.
As usual, the race for control of Congress is running through the Tampa Bay region.
FWC announces no violations after sharks found cut up on Redington Beach
Florida Fish and Wildlife announced that no violations happened after witnesses reported two sharks found cut up on the beach in Redington Beach.
Florida Fish and Wildlife announced that no violations happened after witnesses reported two sharks found cut up on the beach in Redington Beach.
Body found floating in water near St. Pete Pier, police say
A body was found floating in the water near the St. Pete Pier Tuesday afternoon, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
A body was found floating in the water near the St. Pete Pier Tuesday afternoon, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Tarpon Springs approves ordinance restricting bikes, scooters on busy sidewalks
Tarpon Springs city commissioners voted Tuesday night on a new ordinance that would ban riding personal mobility vehicles and devices on sidewalks in parts of the city that are popular with tourists.
Tarpon Springs city commissioners voted Tuesday night on a new ordinance that would ban riding personal mobility vehicles and devices on sidewalks in parts of the city that are popular with tourists.
Sea turtles rescued from Indian Rocks Beach storm drain, improper lighting blamed
A storm drain along Gulf Boulevard became a rescue site Monday morning after multiple sea turtles ended up trapped inside.
A storm drain along Gulf Boulevard became a rescue site Monday morning after multiple sea turtles ended up trapped inside.
Good Samaritans rescue man after Tierra Verde jet ski crash
A trip on the water turned into a life-or-death rescue when a group of boaters came upon a serious crash near Tierra Verde on Saturday evening.
A trip on the water turned into a life-or-death rescue when a group of boaters came upon a serious crash near Tierra Verde on Saturday evening.
Beachgoers say man cut up sharks, left remains on Redington Shores beach two weeks in a row
There was a shark sighting in Redington Shores over the weekend, but not necessarily in the way you’d think. Beach visitors say they saw someone cut the tail off of a shark that had a hook in its mouth Sunday, and leave the rest of it on the beach.
There was a shark sighting in Redington Shores over the weekend, but not necessarily in the way you’d think. Beach visitors say they saw someone cut the tail off of a shark that had a hook in its mouth Sunday, and leave the rest of it on the beach.
Bay Area mother advocates for Sean's Law following fatal motorcycle crash
More than a year after losing her son in a deadly motorcycle crash, a Bay Area mother is turning her grief into a push for changes to Florida's crash investigation process.
More than a year after losing her son in a deadly motorcycle crash, a Bay Area mother is turning her grief into a push for changes to Florida's crash investigation process.
Pinellas DUI wolfpack operation honors father killed by impaired driver
A Pinellas County DUI enforcement operation is honoring the life of a Brandon father while targeting impaired drivers on the road.
A Pinellas County DUI enforcement operation is honoring the life of a Brandon father while targeting impaired drivers on the road.