St. Pete police stepping up focus on bicycle, pedestrian safety
More officers will be on the roads in St. Pete over the next several months. They’re not there to get you in trouble, though. They’ll be stopping people to talk about keeping everyone safer on the roads.
Wounded Warrior Project hosting annual Carry Forward event in Clearwater
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is hosting its annual Carry Forward 5k in Clearwater later this month.
St. Pete condo building soars above city skyline, becomes tallest residential building on Florida's west coast
Soaring above St. Petersburg’s skyline, The Residences at 400 Central in downtown, isn’t just the tallest building in the city. It’s the tallest residential building on the west coast of Florida.
Dog left outside for hours by Pinellas County pet resort employee dies from heat exhaustion: Document
A Pinellas County woman is facing animal cruelty charges after police say a dog died after she left it outside for hours while working at a doggie daycare center in Largo.
Boyfriend of woman found dead near dumpster in St. Petersburg arrested: Police
The St. Petersburg Police Department says a man was charged with second-degree murder after his girlfriend was found dead on Saturday morning.
Lawmakers discuss solutions to Florida's home insurance crisis during roundtable
Lawmakers came together Saturday to find solutions to Florida's home insurance crisis and discuss the impact climate change has had on the problem. Congresswoman Kathy Castor hosted a special roundtable discussion in Shore Acres, which is one area that suffered from significant flooding.
Driver, trooper hospitalized after crash in Tarpon Springs: FHP
A driver lost control of his car and rear-ended a FHP patrol car on US-19 on Saturday afternoon, according to officials.
Ovarian cancer foundation 5k raises more than $60k to help patients and survivors
The "One step closer to a Cure" race serves as Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation’s biggest fundraiser, and this year it's on track to raise more than $60k.
Body found near dumpster in St. Petersburg, police investigating 'suspicious death'
A woman's body was found in St. Pete on Saturday morning, according to police.
St. Pete Pier closes due to power outage: Officials
The St. Pete Pier and a small portion of downtown is experiencing a power outage, according to city officials.
More than 700 people face homelessness in Pinellas County, new 2024 report shows
Come October 1, Floridians will no longer have the right to sleep in public places.
Disaster assistance now available for Pinellas County residents impacted by Debby
Help is now available for Pinellas County residents impacted by Hurricane Debby.
Pinellas County 911 calls from Hurricane Idalia released in hopes of raising awareness of flooding dangers
As we head into the second half of hurricane season, Pinellas County officials hope releasing 911 calls from Hurricane Idalia will increase awareness of the flooding dangers posed by storms.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing boater sailing to Indian Rocks Beach
The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a missing 70-year-old boater who was planning to sail toward Indian Rocks Beach.
Uhuru group convicted of conspiring with Russian agent, acquitted of acting on behalf of foreign government
A jury in federal court handed down a mixed verdict in the case that alleges four members of the Uhuru group, that has a base in St. Petersburg, conspired with Russians to interfere in American politics.
Volunteers clean headstones at Bay Pines National Cemetery 23 years after 9/11
At Bay Pines National Cemetery, several volunteers cleaned veterans' headstones as part of the non-profit, “Carry the Loads'” national day of service and remembrance on September 11.
Hundreds pay respects at 9/11 memorial service in Palm Harbor: 'Really touching'
A memorial service was held in honor of 9/11 at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens in Palm Harbor on Wednesday morning, marking 23 years since terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 Americans.
Mother, daughter rescued from St. Pete house fire after being trapped in backyard: SPFR
A mother and daughter were rescued from a house fire in St. Pete early Wednesday morning after they found themselves trapped in the backyard.
St. Pete residents without flood insurance still cleaning up after last week’s rain storms
City leaders said the rush hour rainfall last week was record-breaking. The water system in St. Pete is only designed to handle 7.5 inches of rain in 24 hours, not the four to five inches that fell in some parts of the city in just an hour on that Wednesday.
St. Pete ArtWorks displaying 17-year-old fashion designer's work
In many ways, Lucy Haura is a typical 17-year-old who balances school, sports and college applications. What’s atypical for the high school senior is that she’s been a fashion designer since 2020.