Madeira Beach hotel welcomes locals impacted by recent hurricanes
The Cambria Hotel usually welcomes travelers to Madeira Beach, but now it's welcoming almost 200 local residents to their temporary home.
Man found with gunshot wound outside St. Pete home: Police
A man was rushed to the hospital after he was found with a gunshot wound in a St. Petersburg driveway Wednesday evening, according to officers.
Pass-a-Grille grandfather finds missing picture of granddaughter on Facebook: 'It was life-changing'
When Bruce Dworsky came back to his Pass-a-Grille home after Hurricane Helene, he didn’t have a door to walk back through.
Machines sifting debris from sand left behind after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
A fleet of machines is sifting through mountains of sand that were left behind after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Their primary job is to sift out all kinds of things that were buried in the sand during the storms.
21-year-old Tarpon Springs man found with child porn: PCSO
A 21-year-old Tarpon Springs man has been charged with possession of child porn, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO).
'My heart is breaking': Treasure Island mayor reflects on decision to leave office
Treasure Island has always been home for Tyler Payne. His grandparents relocated there in the 1970s, and he even grew up to become the mayor.
Clearwater Beach reopens after hurricanes, hopes visitors spur storm-shattered economy
The “WE ARE OPEN" signs are up on Clearwater Beach. There's still lots of washed up sand and debris, but the mayor said it’s critical to the local economy to get the hospitality industry back up and running after the hurricanes.
Community helping St. Petersburg City Theatre recover from Hurricane Milton
Despite a pandemic, economic depressions and even a hurricane, the St. Petersburg City Theatre has kept the doors open.
Governor DeSantis makes final push against Amendment 4
Governor Ron DeSantis railed against Amendment 4 during a Clearwater press conference Tuesday morning.
Pinellas County man still active at 100 years old: 'I just love bowling'
At Maple Lanes Countryside in Clearwater, when you hear the number 100, it isn’t Frank Elarde’s score. It’s his age.
St. Pete Beach slowly returns to normal after back-to-back hurricanes
St. Pete Beach is slowly returning to normal following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. On Monday, volunteers worked to clean up the beach while a sand sifting operation on Pass-a-Grille continued.
Meet the bus drivers who shuttled people to safety before storms
Pinellas County bus drivers took Bay Area residents on over half a million rides before and after the two hurricanes, new numbers show.
Treasure Island's mayor resigns after home 'damaged beyond repair' during Hurricanes Helene, Milton
The City of Treasure Island's mayor is resigning after his home was “damaged beyond repair" during Hurricane Helene and Milton.
Gulfport man wins $2M after playing scratch-off
A 49-year-old Gulfport man is now a millionaire after playing the lottery.
Florida works to bring back tourism to its Gulf Coast following hurricanes Helene and Milton
Tourism officials on Florida’s Gulf Coast say one of the ways concerned people can help the area recover is to visit as tourists, even though some beaches are still closed to the public and debris is still piled next to streets from recent hurricanes Helene and Milton.
St. Petersburg names new fire chief
St. Petersburg named Keith Watts the new Fire Chief of the St. Petersburg Fire Rescue (SPFR).
Pedestrian hospitalized with life-threatening injuries: Police
A pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle on Sunday evening is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
2024 Election: U.S. Congressional District 13 candidate profiles
U.S. Representative Anna Paulina Luna is running for a second term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Luna, 35, is a Republican. She represents Florida’s Congressional District 13, covering most of Pinellas County. She faces democratic challenger Whitney Fox in the November 5 general election.
Clearwater residents nauseated by smell of debris in waterways
Island Estates residents are growing concerned for their health and safety as debris collects in their waterways.
Coast guard rescues 85-year-old boater near Sunshine Skyway Bridge
An 85-year-old man was rescued one mile south of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge on Sunday, according to officials.