Some St. Pete homeowners still waiting for permits nearly one year after Hurricane Helene

Eleven months after Hurricane Helene swept through the area, some St. Petersburg homeowners said they’re still waiting for the city to issue permits to repair their properties even as hurricane season ramps up again.

Florida DOGE arrives in St. Pete. Here's what auditors are targeting

State-appointed auditors will go inside St. Petersburg City Hall on Wednesday for the first of a two-day review of city spending, part of the Florida Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) ongoing audits of local governments.

Deadly Seminole work site electrical incident under investigation

A death investigation is underway in Seminole after one man was electrocuted and two were shocked at a work site on Tuesday afternoon.

Safety Harbor man killed in Pinellas County motorcycle crash

A Safety Harbor man is dead after a motorcycle crash on SR-580 in Pinellas County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

Video released of Pinellas County deputy getting kicked by lottery winner

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office released the deputy-worn body camera video on Tuesday showing the moment they say James Farthing kicked one of their deputies. 

Drug raid at 'problem hotel' nets 4 arrests in Pinellas Park

Four people are facing felony drug charges after a long-term investigation at what Pinellas Park police call a "problem hotel."

St. Pete murder investigation yields arrest of fourth suspect

Another person has been arrested following a shooting in a St. Pete neighborhood that left one man dead on July 29, according to police.

1 hospitalized in near drowning on Treasure Island Beach

Treasure Island crews responded to a near drowning near 126th Avenue on Treasure Island Beach Monday afternoon, according to officials. 

Suspected DUI driver arrested following Dunedin rollover crash

A man is accused of driving under the influence when he struck another vehicle in Dunedin on Sunday night, causing life-threatening injuries to the driver.

Pinellas County schools start new year with strong grades, improved bus service, and new STEM programs

Pinellas County schools kicked off the 2025-2026 academic year with a strong showing — maintaining their "A" grade from the Florida Department of Education for the second year running. 

Pedestrian hospitalized after being struck by Jeep in Largo, police say

A person was hospitalized after being hit by a black Jeep at the intersection of East Bay and 69th Street in Largo, according to police.