St. Pete plans to add more pickleball courts to meet popular demand

Pickleball, one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States, has taken St. Petersburg by storm. The city is now facing a challenge: Accommodating the increasing number of enthusiasts eager to play. 

Pinellas County workers training to run hurricane shelters ahead of 2025 season

One of the most important things to know is where you’ll go when a storm hits, and Pinellas County workers are going through their final training on how to run shelters as hurricane season begins on Sunday.

Horse Soldier Bourbon to open Kentucky distillery

A group of retired Green Berets who started a bourbon business in the Bay Area are planning to open a distillery in Kentucky with hopes of leaving a lasting legacy for the next generation.

Woman hospitalized, pet reportedly missing after fire at Clearwater mobile home

A woman is hospitalized and a pet is reportedly missing after crews battled a fire that severely damaged a mobile home early Thursday, according to Clearwater Fire Rescue.

Hurricane Season 2025: Duke Energy gives inside look at control center

As Florida heads into what’s expected to be an above-normal hurricane season, Duke Energy Florida is providing a behind-the-scenes look at the operations center responsible for managing outages and power restoration during major storms.

St. Pete residents struggle to rebuild ahead of hurricane season as HUD funding plans take shape

As hurricane season nears, many St. Petersburg residents are still picking up the pieces after Hurricanes Idalia and Helene. In flood-prone neighborhoods like Shore Acres and Riviera Bay, the rebuilding process remains a daily challenge.

Could Cross Bay Ferry return? PSTA moving ahead with $5M plan

Several weeks after the Cross Bay Ferry made its final trip between Tampa and St. Petersburg, transit leaders in Pinellas County voted unanimously Wednesday to move forward with a plan to bring the popular commuter service back.

Driving on Clearwater Beach leads to DUI arrest

Early Tuesday morning, Clearwater Police observed something that was not supposed to be happening on Clearwater Beach. A Nissan sedan was driving along the sand in the area near 7 Rockaway Street. 

'Tampa Bay Connections' aimed at combating loneliness

Three Tampa Bay area mayors are coming together in support of a new initiative aimed at reducing loneliness – something organizers call a "growing public health crisis."

St. Pete unveils $159.8M 'Sunrise' plan for hurricane recovery and resilience

As the hurricane season approaches, St. Petersburg is taking proactive steps to bolster its resilience against future storms. The city has announced a comprehensive plan to utilize the $159.8 million grant received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to recover from the impacts of Hurricanes Idalia and Helene. 

Clearwater tow truck driver arrested months after crash that killed mother, grandfather

A tow truck driver involved in a St. Pete crash that left a 9-year-old boy's mother and grandfather dead was arrested more than seven months later, according to officers. 

Hurricane Season 2025: Pinellas officials urge boaters to be prepared

In the aftermath of the devastating 2024 hurricanes, Pinellas County officials are sharing ways boaters can prepare their vessels for this hurricane season.