Illegal immigrant takes plea deal in connection with death of Pinellas County deputy

An illegal immigrant, who is accused of leaving the scene after authorities say he hit and killed a Pinellas County deputy in 2022, pleaded guilty in court on Friday. 

2 lawsuits filed over St. Petersburg’s high water bills, city provides relief to homeowners

This week, an attorney filed two lawsuits against the City of St. Petersburg for abnormally high water bills. This comes after thousands of customers received bills hundreds of dollars more and, in some cases, thousands of dollars more than typical bills.

St. Pete families left with extremely high water bills after hurricanes may be getting relief

Relief may be on the way for families in St. Petersburg who faced extremely high water bills following Hurricanes Helene and Milton after city council members passed a series of resolutions on Thursday.

Prosecutors rest in case against man accused of decapitating dog, dumping body in Fort De Soto

After two days of witness testimony, the state rested its case Thursday in the trial against a man who’s accused of brutally killing and dumping a rescue dog in Pinellas County.

Neighbors describe living next to ‘nightmare’ short-term rental as Pinellas County considers new codes

One Pinellas County homeowner says living next to a short-term rental is like living next door to a 24/7 bachelor party 365 days a year. Now, she’s worried the county’s proposed changes could make it worse.

Amber Alert: Pinellas Park girl found safe in North Carolina, mother’s ex-boyfriend arrested

A 12-year-old Pinellas Park girl, who was the subject of a statewide Amber Alert issued on Wednesday, was found in North Carolina, and the man accused of kidnapping her is behind bars. 

Portion of St. Pete Artworks' artists moving to new location

A portion of St. Pete Artworks' artists are moving to a new location on 1st Ave. N at the end of February, partially due to rising rent costs.

11-year-old student accused of threatening to shoot up middle school: PCSO

An 11-year-old student at Tarpon Springs Middle School has been arrested after the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says he threatened to carry out a mass shooting at the school.

St. Pete man dies after car veers off I-275, hits tree: FHP

A 53-year-old St. Pete man died after losing control of his SUV on I-275 and crashing into a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Man arrested for murder after shooting another man at Pinellas Park home: Police

A man faces a murder charge after Pinellas Park police say he shot and killed another man during a fight at a home where both of their girlfriends live.