Study finds 96% of restaurants tested are lying about the source of their shrimp

A study released this week found shrimp lovers in Tampa Bay may not be getting what they're paying for, with dozens of restaurants claiming to offer Gulf shrimp actually selling shrimp imported from overseas.

Cleanup 'finally' begins at St. Pete's Albert Whitted Airport months after hurricanes

Four months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought catastrophic flooding and wind damage to Florida's Gulf coast, cleanup is now underway at St. Petersburg's public airport.

Video: 65-year-old woman robbed, St. Pete police searching for suspect

The St. Petersburg Police Department released surveillance video showing a man approaching a 65-year-old woman moments before investigators say he attacked and robbed her.

Man dies days after being hit by van in suspected DUI crash: SPPD

A man died nearly a week after being hit by a suspected impaired driver, the St. Petersburg Police Department said Tuesday.

Debate over fluoride in drinking water expected to come up in 2 Bay Area counties Tuesday

Leaders in Manatee County plan to take up whether to remove fluoride from drinking water, while Pinellas County commissioners expect to hear from activists during their meeting Tuesday.

Treasure Island mayor sends letter to President Donald Trump about FEMA rules

Treasure Island’s recovery from recent hurricanes has hit a roadblock, and Mayor John Doctor is taking a bold step to speed up the process. 

Authorities narrow hit-and-run vehicle search after man dies while fixing tire on I-275: FHP

Florida Highway Patrol troopers are asking people to look out for a 2021 or newer Tesla Model X, likely black or gray. They say the vehicle was involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 37-year-old Lakeland man on Friday night.

Don CeSar to reopen after being damaged in back-to-back hurricanes

The iconic pink hotel on St. Pete Beach will reopen soon, according to the Don CeSar’s website and social media pages. 

Local artist creates supersized art exhibit at Creative Pinellas

Artist Sam Modder's imagination came to life through her pen as she created a fantasy world that is on display right now at Creative Pinellas.

Man struck by car and killed while fixing flat tire on I-275 shoulder, FHP looking for suspect

The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for a driver who they say hit and killed a Lakeland man who was fixing a flat tire on the shoulder of I-275 just north of 4th St. N in St. Pete.

High water bills stun owners of vacant, gutted homes in St. Pete

Homeowners in St. Petersburg's Shore Acres community are dealing with homes gutted after recent hurricanes, which is why high water bills are leaving owners puzzled and frustrated.

High demand forces staffing issues at Hillsborough and Pinellas County cold shelters during cold front

With many families not able to make ends meet and turn the heat on or live without a permanent roof over their heads, Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties have opened up their cold weather shelters for its longest stretch on record.

Manatee rescued from cold waters in St. Pete recovering at ZooTampa

A manatee is recovering at ZooTampa after he was rescued from cold waters near the University of South Florida's St. Petersburg campus on Wednesday.