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.

St. Pete's MLK parade keeps city funding despite concerns over Florida DOGE audit

The nation’s longest-running Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade will keep its city funding for 2025, but concerns about state scrutiny loomed large during Thursday’s St. Petersburg City Council meeting.

Beautification project in Lealman brings art and business to area

It took Ashley Cassens about two weeks to transform a blank wall on the side of 54th Avenue Deli Mart in Lealman into a vibrant mural.

St. Pete City Council to discuss economic impact if Rays leave after 2028 season

St. Petersburg city leaders are preparing to have a frank conversation about the future and the finances if the Tampa Bay Rays leave town after the 2028 season. Rays ownership is currently in talks to potentially sell the team.

Clearwater cross guards preparing ahead of first day of school

As parents and their students are grabbing last-minute school supplies and getting ready for the first day of school, school crossing guards are also getting ready.

Pinellas County responds to Florida DOGE letter as on-site audits begin

Florida DOGE audits of local governments are getting underway, including in Pinellas County where commissioners are defending their spending and calling out the agency's accounting.

Tropicana Field repairs: St. Pete leaders approve agreement for new turf, non-roof repairs

St. Petersburg City Council has taken the next step to repair Tropicana Field. On Thursday, the council approved an agreement for a new turf and a proposal for non-roof repairs.

Sandbag event taking place in St. Pete on Saturday

The City of St. Petersburg is reminding residents that sandbags are available year-round, and they should not wait for a storm to stock up.  

Girl seriously injured in hit-and-run outside Walmart released from hospital

A 6-year-old girl seriously injured in a hit-and-run in a Walmart parking lot nearly three months ago is out of the hospital, and Largo police officers who rescued the child joined her to mark the occasion.

Crews install AquaFence around St. Pete’s most critical lift station

St. Petersburg just added another tool to protect infrastructure against hurricanes, and it’s a familiar one for the Tampa Bay Area.