Pinellas County Schools move forward with closures, consolidations as enrollment declines district wide
Pinellas County Schools is moving forward with closing two campuses and consolidating others after the School Board approved a first round of changes under the district’s "Planning for Progress" effort.
Pinellas County Schools is moving forward with closing two campuses and consolidating others after the School Board approved a first round of changes under the district’s "Planning for Progress" effort.
17-year-old among youngest competitors in NASCAR Truck Series at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Pete
The track is set, the walls are up and engines are ready to roar in downtown St. Petersburg.
The track is set, the walls are up and engines are ready to roar in downtown St. Petersburg.
National Guardsman injured in DC shooting receives Purple Heart at State of the Union
President Donald Trump recognized the National Guardsman who was shot in an attack in Washington, D.C. during the State of the Union address Tuesday night.
President Donald Trump recognized the National Guardsman who was shot in an attack in Washington, D.C. during the State of the Union address Tuesday night.
Erika Kirk honored by Trump during State of the Union
Erika Kirk, the widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, arrived at Tuesday’s State of the Union as President Trump’s guest.
Erika Kirk, the widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, arrived at Tuesday’s State of the Union as President Trump’s guest.
NASA Artemis II astronauts attend State of the Union as guests of Speaker Mike Johnson
With their launch date now delayed, the four astronauts, who will be the first crewed NASA lunar mission in over 50 years, attended Tuesday’s State of the Union address as guests of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).
With their launch date now delayed, the four astronauts, who will be the first crewed NASA lunar mission in over 50 years, attended Tuesday’s State of the Union address as guests of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).
Trump announces 401k match of up to $1,000 for those without employer contribution
During Tuesday's State of the Union address, Trump announced a plan to give workers without employer retirement plans a 401k match up to $1,000. Here’s what to know.
During Tuesday's State of the Union address, Trump announced a plan to give workers without employer retirement plans a 401k match up to $1,000. Here’s what to know.
Congressman Randy Fine brings his dad’s seeing-eye-dog Sadie to State of the Union amid backlash over X post
Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) brought his father’s seeing-eye-dog Sadie to the State of the Union after he received criticism for a post he made last week on X post about choosing "between dogs and Muslims."
Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) brought his father’s seeing-eye-dog Sadie to the State of the Union after he received criticism for a post he made last week on X post about choosing "between dogs and Muslims."
Coast Guard swimmer who saved 165 during Texas floods honored at State of the Union
A member of the Coast Guard who was credited with saving more than 100 people from the deadly Texas floods in 2025 was honored at the State of the Union address Tuesday night.
A member of the Coast Guard who was credited with saving more than 100 people from the deadly Texas floods in 2025 was honored at the State of the Union address Tuesday night.
US men's hockey team honored at State of the Union
The U.S. men's hockey team was honored Tuesday night during President Trump’s State of the Union address for their historic win, defeating Canada 2–1 in overtime and capturing its first Olympic men’s hockey gold medal since the "Miracle on Ice" team triumphed in 1980.
The U.S. men's hockey team was honored Tuesday night during President Trump’s State of the Union address for their historic win, defeating Canada 2–1 in overtime and capturing its first Olympic men’s hockey gold medal since the "Miracle on Ice" team triumphed in 1980.
Manatee County's District 1 commissioner suddenly passes away: 'Greatly missed'
Manatee County announced the death of one of their commissioners, Carol Ann Felts, on Tuesday.
Manatee County announced the death of one of their commissioners, Carol Ann Felts, on Tuesday.
Clearwater Beach, local kayak tours earn top global honors in 2026 Tripadvisor Awards
The 2026 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice “Best of the Best" Awards recognized several local landmarks and businesses as premier global destinations.
The 2026 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice “Best of the Best" Awards recognized several local landmarks and businesses as premier global destinations.
Florida’s gambling helpline sees surge in calls since online sports betting’s launch in 2023
The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling says calls to the state’s gambling helpline tied to online wagering have skyrocketed since legalized sports betting launched in 2023.
The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling says calls to the state’s gambling helpline tied to online wagering have skyrocketed since legalized sports betting launched in 2023.
5th suspect in Tampa armed robbery, kidnapping linked to Detroit Lions player appears in court
The fifth suspect charged in connection with an armed robbery and kidnapping in Tampa appeared in court.
The fifth suspect charged in connection with an armed robbery and kidnapping in Tampa appeared in court.
2026 Roboboat Maritime Challenge connects global teams together: 'The place to learn'
More than 30 teams with hundreds of students from across the globe designed, built and programmed roboboats and competed in an international competition at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota County.
More than 30 teams with hundreds of students from across the globe designed, built and programmed roboboats and competed in an international competition at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota County.
Idaho woman accused of attempting to set fire to DHS building with stolen ambulance
An Idaho woman was arrested Monday after investigators said she stole an ambulance and drove it into a building housing Department of Homeland Security offices in an alleged attempt to set it on fire.
An Idaho woman was arrested Monday after investigators said she stole an ambulance and drove it into a building housing Department of Homeland Security offices in an alleged attempt to set it on fire.
Cold case cracked: After 40 years, 'Palatka John Doe' identified as investigation into death continues
A man who was dubbed 'Palatka John Doe' after being found dead in the woods of Putnam County has been identified, but investigators are still searching for his family and information on how he ended up in the area.
A man who was dubbed 'Palatka John Doe' after being found dead in the woods of Putnam County has been identified, but investigators are still searching for his family and information on how he ended up in the area.
Stories from Titanic continue to be told over a century later at large traveling exhibition
For the first time in Florida, "Titanic: An Immersive Voyage" tells stories of passengers and crew.
For the first time in Florida, "Titanic: An Immersive Voyage" tells stories of passengers and crew.
Florida bill that would allow groups to be declared ‘domestic terrorists’ garners opposition from activists
Activist groups held a news conference on Tuesday to try to garner public opinion against a bill that would allow the state to declare activist groups to be domestic terrorists.
Activist groups held a news conference on Tuesday to try to garner public opinion against a bill that would allow the state to declare activist groups to be domestic terrorists.
Murder suspect on the run following deadly shooting at Jade Fox Lounge
Police in Lakeland are searching for a suspect they say shot and killed a man outside the entrance to Jade Fox Lounge early Sunday morning.
Police in Lakeland are searching for a suspect they say shot and killed a man outside the entrance to Jade Fox Lounge early Sunday morning.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe offers launching pad for next generation of Black performers
In Sarasota, the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is more than a performance space — it is a launching pad.
In Sarasota, the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is more than a performance space — it is a launching pad.