Applications open for Pinellas People First hurricane recovery programs
Starting Monday, Pinellas County residents impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton can apply for new recovery funds through the county’s People First Hurricane Recovery Programs.
Motorcyclist hits pedestrian on US-19, both people hospitalized: Tarpon Springs police
Two people were hospitalized after a motorcyclist struck a pedestrian late on Saturday night, according to the Tarpon Springs Police Department.
St. Pete Pier celebrates 5 years with fall festival and dazzling drone show
The City of St. Petersburg celebrated the Pier’s 5th birthday this weekend with a packed fall festival and a high-tech light show.
Bank robbery at Pinellas Park Wells Fargo, suspect not in custody: police
Pinellas Park police are searching for the suspect in a bank robbery on Saturday morning at the Wells Fargo off US-19.
St. Petersburg police investigating deadly e-bike crash
A deadly crash involving an e-bike is under investigation in St. Petersburg.
TikTok fire trend sends St. Pete teen to the hospital
The "Jam Jar Pulse Jet" trend is a dangerous TikTok challenge that experts are warning against. The trend involves pouring rubbing alcohol in a jar, putting a lid with a hole on top and lighting the alcohol on fire.
Neurologists treating MS see increase in patient demand, shortage of specialists
Patients suspecting they have multiple sclerosis (MS) are encountering significant delays in accessing specialist care, with some waiting up to six months for a diagnosis.
Gov. DeSantis touts ‘Moving Florida Forward’ initiative, accelerating projects in Tampa Bay area
Governor Ron DeSantis visited Bartow on Thursday with Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Purdue to announce several projects that have been accelerated because of the ‘Moving Florida Forward’ initiative.
Pinellas County Schools introduce their new science lab on wheels
A new 'Innovative Lab’ on wheels is now available to 7th grade students at middle schools across Pinellas County.
Husband, wife to share their love of animation with pop-up exhibition at Imagine Museum
Jim Simpson and Laurie Dichiara have been collecting animation and entertainment memorabilia and historical artifacts for 25 years.
Depression causing major traffic delays on U.S. 19 in Pinellas County
A depression opened up at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Curlew Road in Pinellas County Thursday afternoon, and it is now causing major traffic impacts.
Video: Mini-cow named ‘Jason Moo-Moah’ sets sail and hangs out on Pinellas County sandbar
Heads turned, eyes stared, and jaws dropped as if they had never seen a mini-cow on a boat trolling through Pinellas County waters.
USF expands 4-year nursing program to St. Pete campus to help statewide shortage
Nurses are part of the backbone in hospitals and there’s a critical shortage of them in Florida. The University of South Florida plans to help add more future nurses to the workforce by expanding its four-year nursing program to its St. Petersburg campus.
Dunedin firefighters save elderly man, dog from burning home: 'Perfect storm'
Dunedin Fire Rescue said a fast-moving fire sparked on Tuesday at a home on San Mateo Drive, surrounded by thick vegetation.
Naked Florida man released from jail days before trying to break into Pinellas Park home with axe
A Pinellas Park couple said they woke up to a nightmare they didn’t even know happened until they checked their security cameras the next day.
Florida CraftArt special exhibition, 'Against The Grain,' showcases woodworking art
In addition to the craft, Florida CraftArt's "Against The Grain" hope to show woodworking can be used to create pure art.
How Pinellas students can submit their original recipe to the 'Junior Chef Showcase'
Your child has a chance to change the cafeteria food at the Pinellas County School District. They're calling all junior chefs to come forward with a healthy recipe for school lunch.
Pedestrian hit, killed by school bus in Oldsmar: PCSO
A pedestrian died after being struck by a school bus on Wednesday morning, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Demand outweighs space at Pinellas domestic violence shelter now facing funding cuts
Almost 8,000 people called a domestic violence hotline in Pinellas County last year, and Community Action Stops Abuse (CASA), the county’s primary provider of domestic violence services, said more people are asking for emergency shelter than there are beds available.
Nude Florida man arrested after multiple home burglaries in Pinellas Park neighborhood
A nude Florida man was arrested on Tuesday after multiple home burglaries in a Pinellas Park neighborhood, according to officers.