St. Petersburg the latest target of DOGE state audit over spending and DEI programs
The City of St. Petersburg is the latest municipality under scrutiny by the Florida Department of Governmental Oversight and Efficiency (DOGE), as state auditors continue their statewide review of local spending.
The City of St. Petersburg is the latest municipality under scrutiny by the Florida Department of Governmental Oversight and Efficiency (DOGE), as state auditors continue their statewide review of local spending.
Largo Fire Rescue’s extrication team heads to world competition for second year in a row
Largo Fire Rescue’s extrication team is heading to a world competition for second year in a row.
Largo Fire Rescue’s extrication team is heading to a world competition for second year in a row.
Jeff Knight pleads not guilty in deadly Clearwater Ferry crash
The Pinellas County businessman who is accused of crashing into the Clearwater Ferry in April, killing one person and injuring several others, has officially pleaded not guilty.
The Pinellas County businessman who is accused of crashing into the Clearwater Ferry in April, killing one person and injuring several others, has officially pleaded not guilty.
Cat rescued from hot car on Clearwater Beach: Police
A cat in Clearwater Beach may have used one of its nine lives after police say its owner left it locked in a closed hot car.
A cat in Clearwater Beach may have used one of its nine lives after police say its owner left it locked in a closed hot car.
3-year-old girl dies after suffering injury, Pinellas deputies investigating
A child died at the hospital after suffering an injury on Sunday night, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
A child died at the hospital after suffering an injury on Sunday night, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Funeral service announced for police sergeant who suffered medical emergency while on duty
Funeral arrangements were announced on Sunday for Sergeant Greg Graff.
Funeral arrangements were announced on Sunday for Sergeant Greg Graff.
Arrests made in St. Petersburg homicide
Arrests have been made in the shooting death of a man in St. Petersburg.
Arrests have been made in the shooting death of a man in St. Petersburg.
Pinellas County leaders pick design firm for new government center
Pinellas County leaders took one of the first steps towards creating their new government center by recently picking a design firm.
Pinellas County leaders took one of the first steps towards creating their new government center by recently picking a design firm.
Rescued reptiles make up new Crocoseum exhibit
Alligators and a crocodile take center stage at aquarium show
Alligators and a crocodile take center stage at aquarium show
Florida DOGE auditors to inspect Hillsborough, Pinellas County spending
Hillsborough and Pinellas counties are the latest local governments in Florida to be selected for onsite inspections by the state’s Office of the Chief Inspector General, also known as DOGE.
Hillsborough and Pinellas counties are the latest local governments in Florida to be selected for onsite inspections by the state’s Office of the Chief Inspector General, also known as DOGE.
Pinellas County Animal Services opens new medical hospital and upgraded kennel facility
The animals at Pinellas County Animal Services just moved into their upgraded homes that now have air conditioning.
The animals at Pinellas County Animal Services just moved into their upgraded homes that now have air conditioning.
Bay Area art exhibition is all about 'Summer Heat'
A new Gulf Coast Artists' Alliance exhibition is using the Tampa Bay area's record-setting high temperatures as motivation for the latest artist open call.
A new Gulf Coast Artists' Alliance exhibition is using the Tampa Bay area's record-setting high temperatures as motivation for the latest artist open call.
SPCA of Tampa Bay cited after Waddles the pig found suffering with burned skin
A pig named Waddles is now at the center of a growing controversy after a TikTok video showing his burned and blistered skin went viral. It racked up more than 2.5 million views and sparked outrage among animal lovers.
A pig named Waddles is now at the center of a growing controversy after a TikTok video showing his burned and blistered skin went viral. It racked up more than 2.5 million views and sparked outrage among animal lovers.
Downtown St. Pete restaurant owner sues city, claims it’s not doing enough to enforce law banning public sleep
Ronicca Whaley, the owner of Shiso Crispy in downtown St. Petersburg, said she, her staff and her customers have been harassed and threatened by people sleeping outside her store and in nearby Williams Park.
Ronicca Whaley, the owner of Shiso Crispy in downtown St. Petersburg, said she, her staff and her customers have been harassed and threatened by people sleeping outside her store and in nearby Williams Park.
Video: Pinellas Schools police sergeant honored with procession after on-duty death
Pinellas County Schools, along with the Bay Area law enforcement community, are mourning the loss of Sgt. Greg Graff, who died Wednesday after a medical emergency.
Pinellas County Schools, along with the Bay Area law enforcement community, are mourning the loss of Sgt. Greg Graff, who died Wednesday after a medical emergency.
Bay Area hardware stores brace for surge in customers once Florida’s hurricane sales tax break starts
Hurricane preparations just got easier with Florida's new year-round sales tax break on supplies taking effect on Friday.
Hurricane preparations just got easier with Florida's new year-round sales tax break on supplies taking effect on Friday.
Pinellas Schools police sergeant dies after medical emergency while on duty
A Pinellas County Schools police sergeant died Wednesday afternoon after having a medical emergency, authorities said.
A Pinellas County Schools police sergeant died Wednesday afternoon after having a medical emergency, authorities said.
Man dies after shooting in St. Pete, police investigating
A man died after being shot multiple times in St. Petersburg Tuesday evening, according to officers.
A man died after being shot multiple times in St. Petersburg Tuesday evening, according to officers.
Explore the limits of imagination at this Creative Pinellas exhibit
The iMAGiNE NATION exhibit on display at Creative Pinellas is the work of a location artist from St. Petersburg.
The iMAGiNE NATION exhibit on display at Creative Pinellas is the work of a location artist from St. Petersburg.
Clearwater Ferry crash: Here's what led to Jeffry Knight’s arrest months after deadly boat strike
The Coast Guard and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have been investigating the deadly Clearwater Ferry crash for three months and charged 62-year-old Pinellas County businessman Jeffry Knight and the Clearwater Ferry captain in connection with the incident.
The Coast Guard and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have been investigating the deadly Clearwater Ferry crash for three months and charged 62-year-old Pinellas County businessman Jeffry Knight and the Clearwater Ferry captain in connection with the incident.