St. Pete kicks off inaugural 'Winter Pride' celebration in Grand Central District

For the first time ever, St. Petersburg – one of the top LGBTQ destinations in the country – is hosting a pride celebration known as 'Winter Pride,' which kicked off Sunday in the Grand Central District.

15-year-old boy shot while walking back into house: SPPD

A 15-year-old boy is recovering from injuries after he was shot in St. Pete on Saturday night, according to police.

Clearwater High School student hit while riding bike to school dies: CPD

The teenager who was hit by a car while riding his bike to Clearwater High School on Friday morning has died, according to the Clearwater Police Department.

Pedestrian dead after being hit by truck in Pinellas Park: Police

A pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a car near Gandy Boulevard and Grand Avenue North in Pinellas Park Friday evening, according to officers. 

Hurricane Milton crane collapse: Why city leaders say it wasn’t taken down before the storm

The crane collapse during Hurricane Milton raised a lot of questions from neighbors who wanted to know why it wasn’t taken down before the storm slammed the city with winds of more than 100 miles per hour.

Man hit & killed by Jeep in Clearwater

A man died after being hit by a Jeep late Thursday night, according to the Clearwater Police Department.

Police urge residents to remove guns from cars after spike in burglaries

Bradenton police said the number of guns stolen from unlocked cars is up 95% in the city, and in Madeira Beach, Pinellas County deputies are noticing unlocked cars becoming recent targets.

St. Petersburg residents could face code violations amid hurricane rebuilds

St. Petersburg residents are still dealing with the aftermath of last year’s hurricanes. Many are now facing code enforcement violations for rebuilding their storm-damaged homes without proper permits.

American Legion Post 273 in Madeira Beach reopens after hurricanes

Nearly five months after Hurricane Helene forced American Legion Post 273 in Madeira Beach to close its doors, it reopened Thursday. 

St. Pete thespian troupe taking part in festival in Orlando

St. Paul Catholic School’s Thespian Troupe is preparing for the biggest performance of the season for the Florida State Junior Thespian Festival. 

Man grabs child, throws her onto bed after luring her with pet ferrets: Affidavit

A Clearwater man is facing serious charges after police say he grabbed a girl he lured into his home with the promise of petting his ferrets, and investigators say she's not the only victim.

Elderly woman hit by car in Publix parking lot dies at hospital

An 83-year-old woman has died days after being hit by a car backing up in the parking lot of a Publix, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said.

Bay Area artist brings unique bird exhibit to life in St. Pete

A Bay Area artist is using her passion for birds and other coastal animals to bring a unique perspective to St. Pete Artworks this month.

Suspect arrested in shooting that injured 10-year-old boy and his uncle: SPPD

St. Petersburg police say they've arrested an 18-year-old accused of firing shots that injured a 10-year-old boy and his uncle on Tuesday night.