Potential plans in the works for former Toytown Landfill in St. Pete

The only noise now at the site of the former Toytown landfill in St. Petersburg is from cars driving in the distance. It’s a sound that could be replaced by the roars of cheering crowds. 

Ceremony shines light on need for teen adoptions

To celebrate Teen Adoption Day (March 14) and National Teenager Day (March 21), 10 teens were legally adopted at a ceremony held by Family Support Services (FSS) of Pasco & Pinellas Counties.

Pinellas County deputy rescues 8 orphaned baby opossums

Eight baby opossums are receiving specialized care after a Pinellas County deputy rescued them from their deceased mother’s pouch on Wednesday. 

Car crashes into building, driver arrested on DUI charge: CPD

A Clearwater man faces a DUI charge after police say he crashed into a building early Thursday, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage.

Largo police officer hit by suspect's car during attempted traffic stop: LPD

A Largo police officer was hit by a suspect's car after the driver allegedly took off during an attempted traffic stop on Wednesday evening, according to the Largo Police Department.

St. Pete developer touts offer to fix the Trop, buy Gas Plant land after Rays back out of stadium deal

A St. Petersburg developer who has offered to buy the land around Tropicana Field says he can have developers begin construction the moment the lease to Tropicana Field is up, and that it will not cost any public dollars.

St. Pete to spend $7 million on sewage facilities after 2024 storms forced shutdowns due to flooding

The City of St. Petersburg will spend $7 million to upgrade two sewer treatment facilities to improve their ability to handle disasters after both facilities had to be shut down during the 2024 hurricane season.

St. Pete firefighters rescue victim trapped in burning mobile home: Officials

One person trapped inside a mobile home that caught fire in St. Petersburg Monday evening was rushed to the hospital after being pulled to safety, according to first responders.