Eckerd College campus thrift sale: Program funds student jobs

Behind a curtain in Eckerd College's Cobb Gallery sits a temporary summer showroom filled with mini fridges, fans, books, pet supplies and more.

1 critically injured in reported explosion in Tarpon Springs: TSFR

A person suffered critical injuries and was flown to an area medical facility Monday morning following a mechanical accident and reported explosion in Tarpon Springs. 

‘Everything is ruined’: Oldsmar apartment fire leaves 7 families displaced

The fire broke out just before 8:50 a.m. at the Aventine at Forest Lakes Apartment Homes. Flames spread through the attic and through the roof before firefighters brought it under control.

Save the Garden seeking signatures to challenge Scientology street vote

A grassroots group is racing to collect more than 7,000 signatures in an effort to overturn the City of Clearwater’s decision to vacate a section of South Garden Avenue.

Clearwater lightning strike: Family displaced after bolt hits home

A Clearwater family is picking up the pieces after lightning struck their home. That family faces a long road to recovery before they can move back home.

St. Petersburg psychologist shares advice for long-term health improvements

Clinical psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Bendick in St. Petersburg emphasizes that improving overall health begins with establishing consistent daily habits rather than overwhelming life overhauls.

101 first-year teachers join Pinellas County Schools before classes resume

Pinellas County Schools welcomed 276 newly hired educators this week as staff returned to classrooms to finalize preparations for students returning to school on Tuesday. 

Clearwater moves $180M sports complex plan forward despite neighborhood concerns

A proposal to replace The Landings Golf Course with a massive sports and entertainment complex is moving forward after a unanimous vote from Clearwater City Council.

St. Petersburg flock cameras: Police chief defends license plate readers

As debate grows over Flock cameras, the automated license plate reading cameras, St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway is defending his department’s use of them.

Sirata Beach Resort: $25M renovations unveiled in St. Pete Beach

A $25 million transformation at the 65-year-old Sirata Beach Resort was showcased Wednesday night during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in St. Pete Beach.

Stranger’s kindness helps St. Pete Beach shop owner rebuild after hurricanes

Nearly two years after Hurricanes Helene and Milton battered the Florida coast, many local business owners are still piecing their lives back together.

St. Pete leaders consider replacing Pier Marketplace tents with kiosks

St. Petersburg city leaders are evaluating a plan to transition local vendors at the St. Pete Pier Marketplace from tents to permanent kiosks.

Two men arrested after physical fight and shot fired on Pinellas Park bus

An ongoing argument between two men escalated into gunfire aboard a public transit bus Sunday morning in Pinellas Park, according to police. 

Dunedin open container district: Businesses push for outdoor drinking

Local business owners are pushing city leaders to let downtown happy hour spill onto the sidewalks to help rescue slumping summer sales.

Event travel drives record $36 million spring tax collection in Pinellas County

A surge in special event travel and group trips helped Pinellas County tourism leaders generate record tax revenues this spring, fueling local beach recovery efforts.