'Creative Pinellas' at risk as county considers cutting funding

Pinellas County commissioners are considering cutting funding to Creative Pinellas. The proposal came up during last week's budget hearing. 

Pinellas cracks down on DUIs in tribute to family killed by impaired driver

Law enforcement agencies across Pinellas County, including the Sheriff’s Office, Florida Highway Patrol and police departments from St. Pete, Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park and Tarpon Springs joined forces in a "DUI Wolfpack" operation.

St. Pete PD's marine unit stepping up patrols ahead of Labor Day weekend

As thousands of boaters hit the water this Labor Day weekend, the St. Petersburg Police Department’s Marine Unit is stepping up patrols across Tampa Bay.

Church leader arrested in Tampa FBI raid appears in federal court, staying behind bars for now

One of two church leaders charged in a sweeping federal human trafficking and money laundering case appeared before a judge in Tampa on Thursday, but she’ll stay in jail for the time being.

St. Pete's Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill ranked top local sports bar in U.S. Here's why

A St. Petersburg hot spot is getting national attention, with USA Today ranking Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill as the number-one local sports bar in the country.

1 dead after Pinellas County boat crash

One person is dead after a boat crash near the Bay Pines Bridge and War Veterans Park, according to investigators. 

Pinellas Park man accused of sexually battering 19-year-old girlfriend at gunpoint: Police

A domestic disturbance landed a "violent career criminal" behind bars on Wednesday morning after police say he physically and sexually assaulted his 19-year-old girlfriend.

Pinellas beach project kicks off, but 125 owners still refuse to sign on

The $126 million Pinellas County beach renourishment project is officially set to get underway, with crews beginning work this week in Indian Shores.

St. Pete residents push for community-owned grocery store in 'food desert'

For years, South St. Petersburg residents have asked city leaders the same question: How to bring fresh and affordable groceries to their neighborhoods? Despite efforts to attract major grocery chains, no store has committed to opening in the area, leaving families without easy access to healthy options.

Gov. DeSantis doubles down on FDOT order to remove street murals

Governor Ron DeSantis responded to the outcry over an order from the Florida Department of Transportation to remove street art that could violate traffic safety guidelines.