Motorcyclist caught going nearly 150 mph on U.S. 19 in Pinellas County: FHP
A motorcyclist was arrested under Florida's "Super Speeder" law after troopers said they caught him flying down U.S. 19 going nearly 150 mph.
Police officer honored after 2 life-saving rescues
A Clearwater police officer who saved a child and a woman in two separate incidents last year received the department’s highest honor Wednesday during the Rotary Club of Clearwater’s luncheon. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
🚰 New Extreme Water Restrictions Start April 3 in Pinellas
Starting April 3, 2026, Pinellas County will move to a Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage Order because of ongoing drought. Residents and businesses must follow stricter rules to conserve water:
Fire Crews Contain Residential Structure Fire on Anclote Road in Tarpon Springs
TARPON SPRINGS — Firefighters responded to a residential structure fire Thursday afternoon at 708 Anclote Road. According to Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue, the incident occurred on March 26, 2026, at approximately 1:02 p.m. Multiple callers contacted Pinellas County Dispatch reporting a fire in the yard, with heavy...
Brother and sister charged after an explosive device was found outside MacDill Air Force...
A Florida man who fled to China and his sister have been charged after an explosive device was left outside a gate at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa this month. Alen Zheng, 20, is accused of planting an explosive device outside MacDill Air Force Base and fleeing to China, while his sister Ann Mary Zheng, 27, was...
Clearwater Woman, 70, Busted over Chilling Threats to South St. Pete Church
A 70-year-old Clearwater woman was arrested Tuesday after allegedly bombarding a St. Petersburg pastor and his congregation with threatening messages, according to the pastor and police. What started as online harassment that the pastor says ranged from hateful social-media posts to explicit threats of violence...
Flames Rip Through Anclote Road Home In Tarpon Springs Midday Blaze
Fire Truck. Source: File Photo TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. – Fire crews from across the county...
Westchase Surf Shack Closes To Become Eddie’s Bar and Grill Location
Surf Shack Coastal Kitchen at 12217 W. Linebaugh Ave. in Westchase shut its doors on March 22. The space will undergo a two-month makeover. After that, it'll become the fourth Eddie's Bar and Grill spot. The restaurant had fed customers since 2011. This new spot marks another step for the...
Paul Rudd Needs Extras For Movie Filming in St. Pete
Frontrunner Casting is on the lookout for local extras for the movie The Statement, starring Paul Rudd and Paul Giamatti, which is set to shoot in St. Petersburg. Directed by Tom McCarthy, the film delves into early climate change discussions in 1980s Florida. Extras are needed for scenes on April...
Escalade Driver Jailed After St. Pete Beach Hit-And-Run Leaves Woman Fighting For Life
Margaret Barah Gardner (PCSO) PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. -A 43-year-old woman is in custody following a...
