Hurricane Helene: Pinellas County updates & information
As Hurricane Helene heads toward Florida, here's what people in Pinellas County need to know.
Off-duty deputy seriously hurt in wrong-way crash on Skyway Bridge, driver arrested on DUI charge
A Hillsborough County deputy is recovering from serious injuries after troopers say another man crashed into his pickup truck while driving the wrong way on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
Teen shot in Tarpon Springs, police searching for suspect
A 17-year-old was shot in Tarpon Springs on Wednesday night, according to police.
Pinellas County urging residents in mandatory evacuation zone to get out by Thursday morning
Officials in Pinellas County say residents in Zone A or in a mobile home anywhere in the county should be evacuated before Thursday morning. They’re in mandatory evacuation zones.
Hurricane Helene: Flooding prone Shore Acres prepares with home hardening expert
Those who live in Shore Acres know exactly what a storm like Helene can bring. They're already prone to flooding and are worried water will get into their homes again, but one man went door to door offering help to homeowners.
Pinellas County leaders anticipating 'life-threatening' storm surge from Helene
In Pinellas County, leaders are bracing for what they say could be unprecedented storm surge.
Gulfport boat owners impacted by Debby now preparing for Helene impacts
Debby’s destruction is still on display several weeks later in Gulfport. As vessel owners prepare for yet another storm, several overturned sailboats still remain, serving as a reminder of why it's so important for owners to secure their boats.
Bay Area moving, storage companies see increased demand ahead of tropical system
Tampa Bay area moving and storage companies are helping residents prepare for the tropical system this week. They said the areas seeing most demand are in Pinellas County, including Shore Acres, South St. Pete and Largo.
‘It’s a calling’: The challenges Clearwater Beach lifeguard face protecting paradise
Tourism in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area saw record breaking numbers in 2020 and the Spring of 2024, according to Visit St. Pete-Clearwater. Millions of out-of-towners go to Clearwater Beach, spending their afternoons under the watchful eye of the beach lifeguards.
Pinellas County man becomes pro at helping others harden their homes ahead of big storms
Jeff Fuller has figured out a way to seal his waterfront home up tight, staying dry through feet of flooding last year. Now, he travels to neighborhoods across the Tampa Bay area helping people make quick fixes to harden their homes before big storms.
Pinellas commissioners to decide on local state of emergency ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone 9
Pinellas County commissioners are holding an emergency meeting Tuesday morning to decide whether they’ll declare a State of Local Emergency for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.
Bay Area dive shop offering swim lessons for babies
At Mac’s Sports in Clearwater, children as young as 6 months are learning to swim – lessons that can be lifesaving.
Video shows City of St. Pete dumping loads of murky water into canal
A City of St. Petersburg utility crew was recorded dumping murky water into a canal that feeds into the Riviera Bay on Friday morning.
Orlando man took off on foot after crashing into SUV while trying to evade troopers: FHP
An Orlando man was arrested on Friday night after he fled a traffic stop and left the scene of a crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
18-year-old seriously injured in St. Pete hit-and-run crash
An 18-year-old was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a hit-and-run crash in St. Petersburg Thursday afternoon, investigators said.
FDOT shares progress on years-long Howard Frankland Bridge project
The new Howard Frankland Bridge replacement project is one of the biggest projects in the Tampa Bay area over the past four years, and on Thursday FDOT gave a tour sharing progress crews have made so far.
St. Petersburg father who lost son to gun violence now works to help stop it
Gun violence is now the leading cause of death of teens and children. mAs communities look for solutions, one family who lost their son to gun violence is leading the conversation to keep other parents from facing the same gut-wrenching pain.
Do you know what to recycle and what’s trash? Many don’t, officials say
The City of Clearwater is calling on residents to be mindful of what they put in their recycling bins, after sharing that 50 percent of what crews collected as recycling lately ended up being garbage.
Man arrested in deadly street racing crash, St. Pete police searching for 2nd driver
A man is facing felony charges after crashing into a pickup truck while street racing, killing an innocent driver, according to St. Petersburg police.
2 killed, 1 injured in Pinellas County motorcycle crash: FHP
A crash in Pinellas County claimed the lives of two drivers and seriously injured a passenger Tuesday night.