$60M in infrastructure upgrades to St. Pete facility to protect sewage system from future hurricanes

St. Petersburg officials have finished more than $60 million in infrastructure upgrades at the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility to safeguard the city's sewage system from future hurricane storm surges.

Clearwater Duke Energy agreement: City council considers 30-year deal

Clearwater officials are evaluating a long-term utility partnership after months of debate over whether to establish a municipal power network or maintain ties with Duke Energy. 

St. Pete police arrest man in 2025 homicide

St. Petersburg police officers arrested Jermaine Ivery on Monday for first-degree murder following a fatal shooting outside a local nightclub in Feb. 2025.

2 hospitalized after shooting at Clearwater sports bar: Police

Clearwater police are investigating a shooting that left two people hospitalized early Monday morning at a downtown sports bar.

Tampa Bay Rays retire Evan Longoria's No. 3 jersey

After being traded from the Rays in 2018, Evan Longoria never got to return to Tropicana Field in any official capacity. That is, until now.

Small plane makes emergency landing in water near Honeymoon Island: DFR

Dunedin Fire Rescue responded to reports of a small plane that made an emergency landing off the shore of Honeymoon Island State Park Sunday afternoon.

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Warrick Dunn hosts charity reunion in Palm Harbor

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Warrick Dunn is joining around 100 single moms and dads and their families at Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor to celebrate nearly three decades of his charity assisting single parents become homeowners. 

Woman dies while paddleboarding at Lassing Park: Police

Police launched an investigation Friday morning after finding a 31-year-old woman dead in the water near the shore at Lassing Park.

Son shot, killed father in murder-suicide near Largo: PCSO

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office has identified the two people involved in a deadly shooting Thursday night near Largo that investigators now say was a murder-suicide involving a father and son.

Tampa Bay Ferry: St. Pete approves downtown temporary dock location

The St. Pete City Council cleared the way Thursday for a temporary Tampa Bay Ferry dock along Bayshore Boulevard near the Vinoy to restore a previous downtown transit location. Mobro Marine, Inc. will complete the infrastructure work by the end of September.

St. Pete City Council approves Ferg's Sports Bar lease to fund downtown trail

St. Petersburg city leaders approved long-term lease agreements Thursday to help finance the $7 million acquisition of downtown railroad tracks for a new recreational trail. 

Shooting victim arrested in connection with Clearwater ‘teen takeover’ as police issue 6 warrants for rioting

Clearwater police have obtained arrest warrants for five teens and one man accused of rioting during a massive gathering on Clearwater Beach. Investigators say the suspects were part of a disruptive social media trend that ended in gunfire.

Evan Longoria jersey retirement brings late Don Zimmer's family to the field

Tampa Bay Rays legend Evan Longoria will permanently take his place among franchise icons Sunday when the team officially retires his No. 3 jersey at Tropicana Field.

Summer Book Bus hands out 10,000 free books to children in Pinellas County

Children climbed aboard a school bus Wednesday at the Police Athletic League of St. Petersburg, where seats were replaced entirely with shelves of reading material. 

Clearwater art exhibition: Local teachers showcase masterpieces

Pinellas County art teachers are stepping out of their classrooms and into the spotlight to showcase their own creative talents in a new gallery display. 

Gulfport artist turns bronze and copper into one-of-a-kind art

Eric Allen Folsom Jr. was born and raised in St. Petersburg and has been connected to Gulfport since he was an infant.

St. Pete museum plans new discovery center for older kids

Great Explorations Children's Museum is inviting the Bay Area community to help shape the future of a planned discovery center designed to expand hands-on learning opportunities for older children and teens.

Treasure Island commission delays beachfront hotel redevelopment vote

A controversial beachfront redevelopment plan is on hold again after Treasure Island city commissioners voted 3-2 Tuesday night to delay the proposal.