St. Petersburg City Council approves Shore Acres floodgate study

The wheels are now in motion for a study to see how two floodgates in Shore Acres will work to eliminate future flooding. St. Petersburg City Council approved having an engineering company analyze data to determine if this is the best course of action for the entire city. 

St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch reflects on Hurricane Helene one year later

Waterlogged furniture and mementos that made Arthur Finegold’s house a home still sit in the living room he hasn’t used in a year. Hurricane Helene is to blame. 

Suspect in custody after St. Pete motel shooting injures man

A suspect is in custody after a St. Petersburg motel shooting that injured one man on Thursday, according to police. 

Clearwater launches initiative to become first autism certified city in Florida

On Thursday morning, Clearwater community leaders launched an initiative to become the first autism certified city in Florida and the second in the country.

St. Pete residents still getting giant water bills – with no relief: 'Just no sympathy'

Months after the City of St. Petersburg claimed its water billing issues were resolved, residents are still opening shocking bills — and getting little to no help.

Sen. Ashley Moody visits Treasure Island days before Hurricane Helene anniversary

U.S. Senator Ashley Moody continued her push for hurricane safety legislation Wednesday afternoon in Treasure Island as she touted the “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act," during a press conference.

Tierra Verde residents push back against massive marina expansion

A plan to nearly double the size of the Tierra Verde Marina has sparked backlash from neighbors who said the project would bring more traffic, congestion and the loss of key businesses on their small island community.

MLB owners approve sale of Tampa Bay Rays to group led by Jacksonville-based developer

The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to a group led by a Jacksonville-based developer took a big step forward on Monday, with Major League Baseball owners unanimously approving the transfer of the franchise.

Judge holds man accused of deadly hit-and-run in Gulfport in jail on no bond

Family and friends of a 38-year-old mother are grieving her death, as the man deputies say hit her with his car is being held in jail under no bond.

Gulfport police arrest man after deadly hit-and-run

A man has been arrested following a hit-and-run crash on Friday night near Tangerine Ave. and 49th St. S, according to the Gulfport police.

Pinellas County Deputy, family thank Pasco County firefighters who saved his life

On Friday, Retired Pinellas County Deputy Dakota Dellechiaie thanked the firefighters and first responders who helped him survive a devastating crash last year.