Pinellas County Schools adopts new panic alert system
There have been multiple safety changes in schools across the Tampa Bay area since the 2018 Parkland school shooting, and Pinellas County Schools will soon make its latest safety upgrade with a new panic alert system.
St. Pete homeowners shocked by high water bills following Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Dozens of people in St. Petersburg said their water bills are outrageously high after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Seminole man arrested on child pornography charges: Deputies
A Seminole man was arrested on child pornography charges on Monday, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Pelicans back in the wild after Pinellas sanctuary’s first release since devastating hurricanes
Joan Wylie had never carried a pelican under her arm, but on Tuesday, she carried at least 8 or 10 of them from the Seacoast Seabird Sanctuary around 75 yards to the beach at Indian Shores.
Howard Frankland stabbing: Defense for former federal prosecutor seeking evidence on victim
Attorneys for the former federal prosecutor, who is facing charges in the 2023 stabbing incident on the Howard Frankland Bridge, filed new court documents last week.
St. Pete approves funding for debris removal from Albert Whitted Airport months after storms
It has been three months since Hurricane Milton and the St. Pete City Council recently approved cleanup and demolition work at Albert Whitted Airport.
Bay Area art center reopening with 'Rising from the Hurricanes' exhibit
In the midst of ongoing repairs, the Beach Art Center decided to open its doors for the first time since the 2024 hurricanes.
Indian Rocks Beach leaders to consider loosening vacation rental rules
Leaders in Indian Rocks Beach plan to once again take up an issue on Tuesday that's at the center of a years-long battle: rules for short-term rentals.
SPPD searching for art thief responsible for $21,000 theft
Police in St. Petersburg are asking for the community’s help to identify a man officers said stole a piece of art worth $21,000.
Suspected DUI wrong-way driver on I-275 causes more than $250,000 in damage, injures 2: FHP
A wrong-way driver caused more than $250,000 in damage and sent one woman to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after driving north in the southbound lanes of I-275, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Running with the Rays 5K benefiting hurricane relief efforts in the Tampa Bay area
The Running with the Rays 5K took place on Sunday morning with all the proceeds going towards hurricane relief efforts in the Tampa Bay area.
Largo police arrest man accused of stabbing, killing woman
The man suspected of stabbing and killing a woman in Largo on Saturday has been arrested, according to the Largo Police Department.
Churches band together after damage from recent hurricanes
Since the storms in September and October, the congregation from Engaging Heaven Church has been meeting at Faith Community Church in Seminole.
One person hospitalized after stabbing in Largo, LPD investigating
One person was hospitalized after a stabbing in Largo, according to the Largo Police Department.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by 2 cars while crossing Ulmerton Blvd., FHP says
A pedestrian attempting to cross Ulmerton Blvd. was struck by two cars in St. Pete early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘Hurricane Heroes’ recognized by Kathy Castor for helping others after Helene, Milton
Several Good Samaritans were honored by Congresswoman Kathy Castor on Friday as "hurricane heroes" for their efforts to help neighbors recover following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
St. Pete awarded $1.3 million for design plans to reconnect South St. Pete to downtown
The city of St. Petersburg was awarded $1.3 million in federal funding for design plans aimed at reconnecting South St. Pete to downtown.
St. Pete police release video of $21K art gallery heist in hopes of capturing second suspect
Police in St. Petersburg are asking for help identifying an art thief.
Clearwater artist painting life one ultrasound at a time
For 25 years, artist Heather Tapia has helped parents celebrate milestone moments during pregnancy.
Drivers to see beginnings of Westshore Interchange project in 2025
It’s hard to drive without seeing construction zones around Tampa Bay, and the Florida Department of Transportation will begin construction on the Westshore interchange in Tampa in 2025.