Hurricane recovery, resiliency part of 2025 legislative priorities for St. Pete
St. Petersburg city leaders will urge state lawmakers to pass bills they think can help the city recover from two devastating hurricanes, but can also help prepare for future storms.
Pinellas agrees to buy acres of land at West Klosterman's Preserve
Pinellas County has agreed with the School Board to purchase the 14-acre West Klosterman Preserve in Tarpon Springs.
Tampa Bay Rays continue blaming county for ‘falling short’ as the new stadium saga continues
The Tampa Bay Rays sent a letter to Pinellas County commissioners on Saturday in response to Pinellas County Commission Chair Kathleen Peters's letter to the team last week, giving them a December 1 deadline to decide whether they still want to move forward with plans for a new ballpark.
‘World AIDS Day’ observed in St. Pete as millions remembered
A dozen hand bells tolled in St. Petersburg in observance of World AIDS Day. The ceremony was in remembrance of the millions of lives lost to AIDS.
Hurricane Helene-damaged Madeira Beach school partially reopens amid reservations from parents
After more than two months of displacement following Hurricane Helene, middle-grade students at Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 will return to campus on Monday. The return signals the first phase of reopening at the school.
Anglers gather for an extended red snapper season
Bay Area recreational anglers are seeing a 17-day extended red snapper season after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
St. Pete tree patch is seeing different customers this year after storms
Bay Area Christmas tree patches are seeing a different demographic of customers this year following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
St. Pete local has cooked almost 25K meals for hurricane victims in his community
Neighbors in St. Pete are trying to bring the holiday spirit to their neighborhood as people recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Man dies after falling off boat, getting caught in propellers: PCSO
A 66-year-old man died Wednesday after getting caught in a boat's propellers while submerged underwater, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said.
Man arrested for murdering coworker, Clearwater police say
More than a week after a man was found shot to death near an access road, Clearwater police have arrested his coworker on a murder charge.
Tourists should expect Pinellas County beaches to feel different this Thanksgiving after hurricanes
People flocking to Florida for its warmth during Thanksgiving may not find the Tampa Bay area’s beach communities looking as they usually do.
Madeira Beach staple Candy Kitchen reopens after hurricanes
Madeira Beach’s Candy Kitchen has been a staple since it opened around 1950.
One dead after water rescue call near Dunedin Causeway
One person died after an incident on the water near the Dunedin Causeway on Wednesday, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
Why Bay Area officials say shopping locally this holiday season is more important than ever
The holiday season is upon us in the Bay Area, and some of our leaders are urging residents to shop locally when buying holiday gifts for loved ones.
96th annual St. Petersburg Santa Parade and Tree Lighting this Saturday
St. Petersburg has unveiled it's 2024 holiday event lineup which features festive parades, a tree lighting, movies in the park and more for the whole family.
Officials warn of QR code scams ahead of holidays
Many are expected to travel somewhere this week for the Thanksgiving holiday, and they may use a QR code to scan and find a menu or a website. But, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is warning this could open you up to crooks.
Historic Seahorse Café on Pass-a-Grille Beach ravaged by storms
The storm-ravaged ruins of the iconic Seahorse Café in Pass-a-Grille is not a pretty picture.
Developer plans new tower in Mirror Lake community
The developer of St. Pete's tallest building has new plans for another highrise.
Pinellas County issues new stadium deadline to Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays have a new deadline to meet.
Manatee found dead in Largo, FWC investigating cause of death
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says they are investigating what happened after a manatee was found dead in an inlet off of Arvis Cirlce E. in Largo.