Hillsborough man accused of slapping teen during golf course argument: PCSO
A Hillsborough County man is accused of grabbing a 15-year-old boy by the shirt and slapping him in the head and face during an argument over play on a golf course in East Lake, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
A Hillsborough County man is accused of grabbing a 15-year-old boy by the shirt and slapping him in the head and face during an argument over play on a golf course in East Lake, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Avian art exhibition helps birds take flight again
After dropping off an injured bird at the Birds in Helping Hands rehab facility in Pinellas County, art gallery owner Brenda McMahon had a light-bulb moment.
After dropping off an injured bird at the Birds in Helping Hands rehab facility in Pinellas County, art gallery owner Brenda McMahon had a light-bulb moment.
Police hunt for straw hat-wearing suspect in Largo bank robbery
Police are searching for a suspect that robbed a Largo bank Monday afternoon.
Police are searching for a suspect that robbed a Largo bank Monday afternoon.
Rotary phone collects 'Stories of Humanity' at St. Pete park
Long before texting dominated daily communication, reaching someone often required picking up the phone and leaving a voicemail.
Long before texting dominated daily communication, reaching someone often required picking up the phone and leaving a voicemail.
Largo residents fear flooding could trap them in neighborhood
Largo residents living near 101st Street report fears of being trapped in their neighborhood due to persistent severe street flooding.
Largo residents living near 101st Street report fears of being trapped in their neighborhood due to persistent severe street flooding.
Animal advocates push for stricter pet grooming rules after dog dies during appointment
A Largo man is pushing for more oversight of pet groomers after his 10-year-old Great Pyrenees died during a grooming appointment last year.
A Largo man is pushing for more oversight of pet groomers after his 10-year-old Great Pyrenees died during a grooming appointment last year.
Ukrainian Independence Day marked with liturgy and traditions in St. Petersburg
The day began with a liturgy at the Epiphany of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church in St. Petersburg. It also brought a program filled with traditions, giving families a chance to pass their heritage down to younger generations.
The day began with a liturgy at the Epiphany of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church in St. Petersburg. It also brought a program filled with traditions, giving families a chance to pass their heritage down to younger generations.
St. Pete police use of force investigated after man dies following fight: PCSO
Detectives are investigating the use of force by St. Petersburg police officers after a 48-year-old man died following a fight with police, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Detectives are investigating the use of force by St. Petersburg police officers after a 48-year-old man died following a fight with police, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Oldsmar mother celebrates PCOS name change, doctors explain what it means for women
An Oldsmar mother who sought fertility treatments is highlighting a common hormonal disorder after discovering she had the condition long known as polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS.
An Oldsmar mother who sought fertility treatments is highlighting a common hormonal disorder after discovering she had the condition long known as polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS.
2 arrested after $1.5M scam of Treasure Island resident's jewelry, precious metals: Police
Treasure Island police arrested two people after investigators say a sophisticated phone scam led to the theft of approximately $1.5 million in jewelry and precious metals from an older resident.
Treasure Island police arrested two people after investigators say a sophisticated phone scam led to the theft of approximately $1.5 million in jewelry and precious metals from an older resident.
St. Petersburg cafe: Pay-what-you-can venue opens on Central Avenue
A new café on Central Avenue is opening its doors with a mission to serve the local community regardless of a customer's ability to pay.
A new café on Central Avenue is opening its doors with a mission to serve the local community regardless of a customer's ability to pay.
Covered St. Pete Pride mural peaks through black paint on Central Avenue
Bright rainbow colors are breaking through the black paint used to cover a Pride street mural in St. Petersburg after state officials ordered its removal.
Bright rainbow colors are breaking through the black paint used to cover a Pride street mural in St. Petersburg after state officials ordered its removal.
Largo High School frosts bathroom mirrors to curb tardiness, parents upset
Largo High School frosted mirrors in the girls’ and boys’ restrooms this year to reduce student tardiness — and parents aren’t happy.
Largo High School frosted mirrors in the girls’ and boys’ restrooms this year to reduce student tardiness — and parents aren’t happy.
St. Pete Beach commission halts short-term rental registration proposal
St. Pete Beach is not moving ahead, at least for now, with a new registration program for short-term rentals after commissioners questioned whether it would solve the city’s biggest enforcement problems.
St. Pete Beach is not moving ahead, at least for now, with a new registration program for short-term rentals after commissioners questioned whether it would solve the city’s biggest enforcement problems.
Pinellas County murder plea: Man asks judge for death sentence in teen's death
A Pinellas County man pleaded guilty Wednesday to kidnapping and killing a 16-year-old Gulfport girl he met on a dating app, asking a judge to handle his death penalty sentencing without a jury.
A Pinellas County man pleaded guilty Wednesday to kidnapping and killing a 16-year-old Gulfport girl he met on a dating app, asking a judge to handle his death penalty sentencing without a jury.
Tarpon Springs industrial accident: Family remembers Army veteran
Family members are mourning the loss of a 36-year-old father and U.S. Army veteran who died following an industrial accident at a Tarpon Springs asphalt company earlier this month.
Family members are mourning the loss of a 36-year-old father and U.S. Army veteran who died following an industrial accident at a Tarpon Springs asphalt company earlier this month.
St. Pete Ceramics rebounds with 'Out of the Ashes' exhibition after devastating fire
A St. Petersburg ceramic studio that was destroyed by a fire in January is displaying its members' artwork at a local gallery to raise funds for its rebuilding efforts.
A St. Petersburg ceramic studio that was destroyed by a fire in January is displaying its members' artwork at a local gallery to raise funds for its rebuilding efforts.
Man dies after being knocked over by wave at Fort DeSoto Park: PCSO
A 61-year-old man drowned Wednesday morning after a large wave knocked him over in the water at Fort DeSoto Park, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
A 61-year-old man drowned Wednesday morning after a large wave knocked him over in the water at Fort DeSoto Park, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
St. Pete Mayor's race: Ken Welch, Charlie Crist head to runoff election
The race for St. Pete's next mayor will head to a runoff election between incumbent Ken Welch and former Florida Governor Charlie Crist.
The race for St. Pete's next mayor will head to a runoff election between incumbent Ken Welch and former Florida Governor Charlie Crist.
Incumbent Mayor Ken Welch, former Gov. Charlie Crist head competitive six-way St. Petersburg mayoral race
Voters in Florida headed to the polls for the primaries Tuesday, and in St. Pete, residents are choosing their next mayor.
Voters in Florida headed to the polls for the primaries Tuesday, and in St. Pete, residents are choosing their next mayor.