FDOT begins I-275 widening project in Pinellas County, adding express lanes
I-275 traffic can be a real headache at times. It's why the Florida Department of Transportation is promising relief, though, with a plan to widen the interstate and add more express lanes in Pinellas County.
I-275 traffic can be a real headache at times. It's why the Florida Department of Transportation is promising relief, though, with a plan to widen the interstate and add more express lanes in Pinellas County.
Three longtime friends take the stage to share lifelong passion for art
The Gulf Coast Artists' Alliance gallery needed an exhibition for the month of September, so three long-time friends stepped up to the plate.
The Gulf Coast Artists' Alliance gallery needed an exhibition for the month of September, so three long-time friends stepped up to the plate.
Pet parrots given the chance to learn to fly free
Free flying parrot turns heads, and the owner will help you do it too.
Free flying parrot turns heads, and the owner will help you do it too.
An adventure for the ages: Bill Jackson's continues exploration
Bill Jackson's Shop for Adventure in Pinellas Park has been a local institution for over 75 years, beginning as a military surplus store and evolving into a premier outdoor adventure shop.
Bill Jackson's Shop for Adventure in Pinellas Park has been a local institution for over 75 years, beginning as a military surplus store and evolving into a premier outdoor adventure shop.
3 arrested as nearly 60 slot machines, 6 fish tables and $20K seized from illegal gambling arcades in St. Pete
Two illegal arcades in St. Petersburg have been shut down.
Two illegal arcades in St. Petersburg have been shut down.
Pinellas County finalizes budget, cuts funding for Creative Pinellas
Earlier this month, Pinellas County commissioners voted 5-2 to cut more than $1 million from Creative Pinellas. The non-profit has supported public art, murals, gallery exhibits and installations across the county for nearly 15 years.
Earlier this month, Pinellas County commissioners voted 5-2 to cut more than $1 million from Creative Pinellas. The non-profit has supported public art, murals, gallery exhibits and installations across the county for nearly 15 years.
Toys for Tots Pinellas County hopes community can step up with new warehouse: 'Near and dear to my heart'
Toys for Tots Pinellas County knows they will get thousands of donated toys, but they need a space to get them all organized, so they are asking businesses to step up and offer them a warehouse for the month of December.
Toys for Tots Pinellas County knows they will get thousands of donated toys, but they need a space to get them all organized, so they are asking businesses to step up and offer them a warehouse for the month of December.
Beachcomber Resort, Jimmy B's Beach Bar to reopen in October
On the Beachcomber Resort’s marquee is a message that has been a year in the making.
On the Beachcomber Resort’s marquee is a message that has been a year in the making.
Smokin' for generations: A St. Pete landmark
Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish, a legendary restaurant in St. Petersburg, has been in business for 74 years.
Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish, a legendary restaurant in St. Petersburg, has been in business for 74 years.
St. Pete mayor, neighbors weigh in on $51M community hub
A once-in-a-generation project is underway in South St. Pete, where city leaders are reimagining two of the community’s most important spaces: the Enoch Davis Center and the James Weldon Johnson Community Library.
A once-in-a-generation project is underway in South St. Pete, where city leaders are reimagining two of the community’s most important spaces: the Enoch Davis Center and the James Weldon Johnson Community Library.
Tampa Bay Rays sale to be finalized in next 2 weeks, team presidents step down
The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to a group led by a Jacksonville-based developer could be finalized in the next two weeks, team officials announced Wednesday – and major leadership changes are already taking place.
The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to a group led by a Jacksonville-based developer could be finalized in the next two weeks, team officials announced Wednesday – and major leadership changes are already taking place.
Pinellas plans to close schools as enrollment continues to decline
Nearly 4,000 fewer students are enrolled in Pinellas County public schools this year compared to last.
Nearly 4,000 fewer students are enrolled in Pinellas County public schools this year compared to last.
Woman charged with first-degree murder after shooting at Clearwater home: PCSO
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says a woman has now been charged with first-degree murder in connection to a man's shooting death on August 19 in Clearwater.
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says a woman has now been charged with first-degree murder in connection to a man's shooting death on August 19 in Clearwater.
Imagine Museum exhibition challenges visitors to think outside the box
"Journey of the Imagination" tries to evoke different parts of the imagination and features around 2,500 works of glass art.
"Journey of the Imagination" tries to evoke different parts of the imagination and features around 2,500 works of glass art.
Florida AG touts the arrests of 6 suspects linked to organized crime ring
Six members of an organized crime ring were taken down in Florida, according to the state’s attorney general.
Six members of an organized crime ring were taken down in Florida, according to the state’s attorney general.
Developer plans to transform St. Pete parking garage roof into rare dinosaur skeleton’s home
A developer plans to transform a St. Pete parking garage roof into a rare dinosaur skeleton’s home on
A developer plans to transform a St. Pete parking garage roof into a rare dinosaur skeleton’s home on
Substitute teacher accused of striking autistic student's face with lunch box
A substitute teacher at Oakhurst Elementary School has been arrested after striking a special needs student with a lunch box containing a mental canister, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
A substitute teacher at Oakhurst Elementary School has been arrested after striking a special needs student with a lunch box containing a mental canister, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
'For Pedro's Sake!' jalapenos named after friend who battled cancer
Owner Rich More was inspired to sell his candied jalapenos after a final conversation with a long-time friend.
Owner Rich More was inspired to sell his candied jalapenos after a final conversation with a long-time friend.
St. Pete shooting suspect accused of killing man who crashed into parked car with baby inside arrested
A man accused of firing fatal shots at a man who was driving with a baby in the car earlier this month in St. Petersburg has been arrested.
A man accused of firing fatal shots at a man who was driving with a baby in the car earlier this month in St. Petersburg has been arrested.
St. Pete moves closer to $1.1B budget amid debate over firefighter gear, cadet cuts
The City of St. Petersburg is nearing approval of its $1.1 billion budget, but not without push back from residents and some council members over youth programming, utility rates, safer-street initiatives and a pointed debate about equipment and staffing in the fire department.
The City of St. Petersburg is nearing approval of its $1.1 billion budget, but not without push back from residents and some council members over youth programming, utility rates, safer-street initiatives and a pointed debate about equipment and staffing in the fire department.