Clearwater's Hassell Florist blooms from generation to generation: ‘We do everything the same'
Hassell Florist is more than a business; it's a Clearwater landmark. The shop has stood on the same corner for 66 years, a testament to its deep roots in the community.
Hassell Florist is more than a business; it's a Clearwater landmark. The shop has stood on the same corner for 66 years, a testament to its deep roots in the community.
Tarpon Springs church donates $2.4M to local schools and nonprofits after closing
The Church on the Bayou Presbyterian Church, a Tarpon Springs landmark since 1888, is shutting down after suffering repeated hurricane damage.
The Church on the Bayou Presbyterian Church, a Tarpon Springs landmark since 1888, is shutting down after suffering repeated hurricane damage.
Tarpon Springs home invasion suspect shot and killed by occupants, police say
A home invasion suspect was shot and killed by people inside a Tarpon Springs home after police say the man unlawfully entered the residence and an altercation ensued.
A home invasion suspect was shot and killed by people inside a Tarpon Springs home after police say the man unlawfully entered the residence and an altercation ensued.
Pinellas County's first beach renourishment project since 2018 gets underway
Crews are working 24 hours a day, seven days a week to place millions of cubic yards of sand up and down Pinellas County’s coast.
Crews are working 24 hours a day, seven days a week to place millions of cubic yards of sand up and down Pinellas County’s coast.
St. Pete stabbing suspect accused of attacking man after the pair argued over $10
An argument over $10 landed one man in the hospital and another behind bars, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
An argument over $10 landed one man in the hospital and another behind bars, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Missing teen last seen in Clearwater found safe
Clearwater police say a missing teen has been found safe after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement put out a statewide alert.
Clearwater police say a missing teen has been found safe after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement put out a statewide alert.
Where is Zachary Bernhardt? 8-year-old at heart of Florida’s longest Amber Alert disappeared 25 years ago
Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, exactly one year before the 9/11 attacks, Leah Hackett told police she tucked her 8-year-old son Zachary Bernhardt into bed, went for a middle-of-the-night swim in the community pool and returned to an empty apartment, sparking Florida’s longest-running Amber Alert.
Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, exactly one year before the 9/11 attacks, Leah Hackett told police she tucked her 8-year-old son Zachary Bernhardt into bed, went for a middle-of-the-night swim in the community pool and returned to an empty apartment, sparking Florida’s longest-running Amber Alert.
Search underway for missing fisherman last seen off Anclote, friend found by fishing charter boat
Pete Hans had been treading water for nearly eight hours when the Double Eagle fishing charter boat found and rescued him Wednesday afternoon.
Pete Hans had been treading water for nearly eight hours when the Double Eagle fishing charter boat found and rescued him Wednesday afternoon.
Cross Bay Ferry making a comeback after PSTA grant
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has approved its new budget, and one of the biggest takeaways for Tampa Bay area residents and visitors is the return of ferry service.
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has approved its new budget, and one of the biggest takeaways for Tampa Bay area residents and visitors is the return of ferry service.
Remembering 9/11: Retired New York officers, firefighters join Governor DeSantis for Palm Harbor ceremony
On a somber day marking 24 years since the September 11th attacks, a large ceremony took place in Palm Harbor honoring thousands of lives lost in 2001.
On a somber day marking 24 years since the September 11th attacks, a large ceremony took place in Palm Harbor honoring thousands of lives lost in 2001.
Youngest fire chief in Pinellas County plans to break barriers at 36
The new Pinellas Park fire chief is proving age is just a number when it comes to what you can accomplish.
The new Pinellas Park fire chief is proving age is just a number when it comes to what you can accomplish.
Battery, theft charges dropped against Jim Leavitt, former USF head football coach: Court documents
All charges have been dropped against former USF head football coach Jim Leavitt after he was accused of striking his ex-girlfriend, along with a man, and stealing a Louis Vuitton purse, clutch and wallet, according to court documents.
All charges have been dropped against former USF head football coach Jim Leavitt after he was accused of striking his ex-girlfriend, along with a man, and stealing a Louis Vuitton purse, clutch and wallet, according to court documents.
From Philly to the Sunshine City: The Violet Stone’s St. Pete story
A taste of Philadelphia has found a new home in St. Petersburg, Florida, and it's called The Violet Stone. Owner Daniel Fekete, a Philly native, brought the flavors of his hometown to the Sunshine City, establishing a restaurant that stands out from the crowd.
A taste of Philadelphia has found a new home in St. Petersburg, Florida, and it's called The Violet Stone. Owner Daniel Fekete, a Philly native, brought the flavors of his hometown to the Sunshine City, establishing a restaurant that stands out from the crowd.
Remembering 9/11: Beams of light display from Curlew Hills Memory Gardens
Two giant beams of light will shine more than 1,000 feet in the sky at Curlew Hills Memory Garden from the 9/11 Memorial Site.
Two giant beams of light will shine more than 1,000 feet in the sky at Curlew Hills Memory Garden from the 9/11 Memorial Site.
Florida Holocaust Museum reopens Tuesday. Here's a look at what's new
More than a year after closing for $8 million in upgrades, the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg officially reopened on Tuesday. Holocaust survivors and their families cut the ribbon on Tuesday.
More than a year after closing for $8 million in upgrades, the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg officially reopened on Tuesday. Holocaust survivors and their families cut the ribbon on Tuesday.
Half-naked Florida man hides in Pinellas Park teen’s bedroom closet after she met him online: Police
Pinellas Park police have arrested a man they say met a teenage girl online, crawled into her bedroom window and hid in her closet when officers searched the house.
Pinellas Park police have arrested a man they say met a teenage girl online, crawled into her bedroom window and hid in her closet when officers searched the house.
Tractor-trailer bursts into flames from fuel leak after overturning: FHP
A tractor-trailer erupted in flames from a fuel leak on the exit ramp leading from northbound I-275 to SR-690 after the driver failed to negotiate a curve, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A tractor-trailer erupted in flames from a fuel leak on the exit ramp leading from northbound I-275 to SR-690 after the driver failed to negotiate a curve, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
New book brings to life 1949 Crystal Beach murder, manhunt
Author MF Gross discovered the story of the 1949 Crystal Beach murder while flipping through an old book. When he read eyewitness descriptions of what happened, he was captivated.
Author MF Gross discovered the story of the 1949 Crystal Beach murder while flipping through an old book. When he read eyewitness descriptions of what happened, he was captivated.
Man dies after being shot in car with child inside: SPPD
St. Pete police are investigating a homicide after they say someone shot a man who then crashed his car with an 18-month-old girl inside.
St. Pete police are investigating a homicide after they say someone shot a man who then crashed his car with an 18-month-old girl inside.
Heat detector equipped in PCSO vehicles saves K-9's life
Heatstroke is the most common cause of death for law enforcement K-9s, Sergeant Mike Kilian with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 Unit, said.
Heatstroke is the most common cause of death for law enforcement K-9s, Sergeant Mike Kilian with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 Unit, said.