St. Pete Beach considering ordinance requiring permits for beach activities and events

A proposed ordinance aimed at protecting St. Pete Beach's shoreline is drawing concern from local business owners who say the changes could hurt their livelihoods.

Dunedin warns of program cuts if voters approve property tax initiative

Dunedin leaders are weighing potential service cuts to the fire department, public parks and libraries as voters prepare to decide on a November ballot initiative that could significantly strip property tax revenue from local governments. 

St. Pete mayoral debate: Candidates clash over affordability, hurricane prep, future of Gas Plant District

St. Petersburg mayoral candidates went head-to-head on Tuesday night, clashing over some of the city’s biggest challenges during a debate hosted by the St. Pete NAACP at the Obama Main Library.

Indian Rocks Beach set to vote on golf cart rule changes aimed at improving safety

Golf carts are a common sight on the streets of Indian Rocks Beach, but city leaders are now looking to update local regulations to align with Florida law.

Construction ongoing in Ranchero Village after tornado damages Largo homes last year

An EF1 tornado touched down in Largo nearly a year ago, damaging an estimated 40 to 50 homes in Ranchero Village, according to Largo Fire Rescue after the storm.

Corey Ave. Art & Craft Festival helps passion projects thrive as full-time businesses

Along Corey Avenue in St. Pete Beach, tents lined the street, artwork filled display booths, and business owners shared more than just products with customers. 

Suspect arrested after man found dead at Pinellas Park business: PCSO

A 44-year-old Clearwater man was arrested Saturday for murder after deputies say he shot and killed another man during an argument at a Pinellas Park business.

Charges dropped against St. Pete garbage truck driver in deadly alley crash, prosecutors say

The State Attorney's Office dropped all criminal charges against a St. Petersburg garbage truck driver who was previously jailed after a woman was hit and killed in a downtown alley. 

Hulk Hogan's death ruled natural, Clearwater police close investigation

The Clearwater Police Department has officially closed its investigation into the death of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, concluding that the case is an attended natural death.

National Donut Day: From front lines to family shops, hot glazed donuts remain the ultimate comfort food

The annual National Donut Day celebration is the first Friday of June; and as local donut shops bring communities together across the Tampa Bay Area to honor a sweet tradition, one shop owner tells us the story of how it was born.

Treasure Island celebrates reopening of Sunset Beach Pavilion after Hurricane Helene damage

Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene devastated the Florida coast, the city of Treasure Island celebrated a major recovery milestone Thursday with the grand reopening of the Sunset Beach Pavilion. 

Clearwater City Council advances Church of Scientology plan to acquire public downtown street

A controversial proposal to hand a downtown Clearwater street over to the Church of Scientology advanced Thursday night after drawing hundreds of passionate people to a packed city council meeting.

Divers talk adrenaline ahead of Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series at St. Pete Pier

The world's top divers are soaring 90 feet through the air as the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series takes over the St. Pete Pier on Friday and Saturday. 

St. Pete advances feasibility study on leaving Duke Energy for city-owned utility, no final decision made

St. Petersburg City Council has officially voted to move forward with a feasibility study that will examine whether the city could leave Duke Energy and establish a municipally owned utility — but leaders stressed the decision does not signal an immediate breakup with the utility company.