Clearwater Beach rescues surge as rip current risk remains high: What swimmers need to know
Beachgoers are being urged to stay out of dangerous surf after Clearwater Beach lifeguards made more than a dozen water rescues in recent days.
Beachgoers are being urged to stay out of dangerous surf after Clearwater Beach lifeguards made more than a dozen water rescues in recent days.
St. Petersburg city worker deadly shooting suspect identified after I-75 standoff: Police
The man accused of the deadly shooting of a St. Petersburg city worker while she was on the job has been identified and remains hospitalized in law enforcement custody following a standoff in Lee County on Wednesday.
The man accused of the deadly shooting of a St. Petersburg city worker while she was on the job has been identified and remains hospitalized in law enforcement custody following a standoff in Lee County on Wednesday.
Deadly Clearwater Ferry crash: Passengers to receive $300K settlement from PSTA
A $300,000 settlement approved by the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority will be split among 37 passengers involved in a deadly April 2025 Clearwater Ferry crash near the Memorial Causeway.
A $300,000 settlement approved by the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority will be split among 37 passengers involved in a deadly April 2025 Clearwater Ferry crash near the Memorial Causeway.
Suspect accused of killing St. Pete worker, mom of 4 taken into custody after standoff in Lee County: SPPD
A suspect is in custody following a highway standoff after a 47-year-old St. Petersburg city employee was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon in what police believe was a targeted domestic attack.
A suspect is in custody following a highway standoff after a 47-year-old St. Petersburg city employee was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon in what police believe was a targeted domestic attack.
St. Pete shooting: 2 injured, investigation underway at Childs Park YMCA
A shooting investigation is underway at the Childs Park YMCA in St. Petersburg.
A shooting investigation is underway at the Childs Park YMCA in St. Petersburg.
St. Pete Beach parking: Business owners say higher rates drive customers away
Higher parking rates at St. Pete Beach are drawing criticism from local business owners who say the increased costs are keeping visitors away. One owner has launched an online petition urging city leaders to revisit the parking policy before more businesses are affected.
Higher parking rates at St. Pete Beach are drawing criticism from local business owners who say the increased costs are keeping visitors away. One owner has launched an online petition urging city leaders to revisit the parking policy before more businesses are affected.
2 arrested after $96K vandalism caught on camera at St. Pete apartment building: Police
Two men turned themselves in to St. Petersburg police after they allegedly caused nearly $100,000 in damage to a downtown apartment building earlier in July.
Two men turned themselves in to St. Petersburg police after they allegedly caused nearly $100,000 in damage to a downtown apartment building earlier in July.
Clearwater launches Adopt-a-Drain program to help prevent flooding
Clearwater recently started the Adopt-a-Drain program to allow residents to claim a storm drain and commit to keeping it clean.
Clearwater recently started the Adopt-a-Drain program to allow residents to claim a storm drain and commit to keeping it clean.
One dead after car crashes into pond in Pinellas Park: FHP
Officials pulled a truck out of a pond in Pinellas Park Sunday afternoon.
Officials pulled a truck out of a pond in Pinellas Park Sunday afternoon.
USF marine science fire: St. Pete recovery operations save vital scientific research despite heavy damage
University leaders announced that recovery operations have yielded remarkably successful results two months after a lightning fire heavily damaged the University of South Florida St. Petersburg's College of Marine Science in May.
University leaders announced that recovery operations have yielded remarkably successful results two months after a lightning fire heavily damaged the University of South Florida St. Petersburg's College of Marine Science in May.
Clearwater Duke Energy deal: City council clears first vote on 30-year contract
Clearwater city leaders voted unanimously Thursday to advance a 30-year franchise contract with Duke Energy, choosing corporate power over a proposed public alternative.
Clearwater city leaders voted unanimously Thursday to advance a 30-year franchise contract with Duke Energy, choosing corporate power over a proposed public alternative.
Pinellas County scammers posing as animal control officers, demanding cash for fake pet surgeries
Pinellas County officials are warning residents to hang up on callers posing as emergency animal control officers demanding immediate phone payments.
Pinellas County officials are warning residents to hang up on callers posing as emergency animal control officers demanding immediate phone payments.
Suspect accused of brutally beating, disfiguring man at Bartlett Park arrested for attempted murder
St. Petersburg police arrested a 49-year-old man for attempted second-degree murder after he allegedly beat a victim at a local park and stole from his backpack.
St. Petersburg police arrested a 49-year-old man for attempted second-degree murder after he allegedly beat a victim at a local park and stole from his backpack.
St. Pete's largest pajama party sends shoppers downtown before sunrise for 53-year bargain tradition
Shoppers traded sleeping in for savings Thursday morning as downtown St. Petersburg's annual Sunrise Sale returned for its 53rd year.
Shoppers traded sleeping in for savings Thursday morning as downtown St. Petersburg's annual Sunrise Sale returned for its 53rd year.
Clearwater City Council to vote on 30-year Duke Energy deal
After years of analysis into whether Clearwater should operate its own electric utility, city leaders are expected to take up a proposal Thursday to extend the city's partnership with Duke Energy.
After years of analysis into whether Clearwater should operate its own electric utility, city leaders are expected to take up a proposal Thursday to extend the city's partnership with Duke Energy.
Pinellas schools consolidation: District seeks input on empty seats
Pinellas County Schools is looking for community feedback as declining enrollment forces the district to plan another round of school consolidations. District leaders stress that these changes are necessary to keep local programs financially sustainable.
Pinellas County Schools is looking for community feedback as declining enrollment forces the district to plan another round of school consolidations. District leaders stress that these changes are necessary to keep local programs financially sustainable.
Pinellas Schools seeks public input on next phase of campus closures, consolidations
The Pinellas County School District is asking parents, staff and residents to help shape the district's next round of school closure and consolidation recommendations as leaders continue to respond to falling student enrollment and the rising cost of maintaining older campuses.
The Pinellas County School District is asking parents, staff and residents to help shape the district's next round of school closure and consolidation recommendations as leaders continue to respond to falling student enrollment and the rising cost of maintaining older campuses.
Police search for men after St. Pete apartment building vandalized
St. Pete police are investigating a case of vandalism at a downtown apartment building over the weekend.
St. Pete police are investigating a case of vandalism at a downtown apartment building over the weekend.
Drug trafficking ring dismantled as Pinellas County deputies seize 132 pounds of cocaine worth $2.1M
A multi-agency investigation ended with the arrest of several people and the dismantling of a massive drug trafficking organization based in Pinellas County, according to the sheriff's office.
A multi-agency investigation ended with the arrest of several people and the dismantling of a massive drug trafficking organization based in Pinellas County, according to the sheriff's office.
Seminole crash kills 85-year-old man, passenger on life support: PCSO
An 85-year-old man was killed and his passenger remains on life support following a two-vehicle crash Monday evening in Seminole, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
An 85-year-old man was killed and his passenger remains on life support following a two-vehicle crash Monday evening in Seminole, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.