Final parent input meeting set for Tuesday as Pinellas County school closures loom
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The final community meeting regarding the future of Pinellas County schools amid declining enrollment is set for Tuesday night. The fifth and final “Planning for Progress” meeting put on by the district will be held at Lakewood High School from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Foundation buys truck to keep Belleair police afloat
BELLEAIR — After Hurricane Milton caused widespread flooding in Pinellas County last fall, Belleair Police Chief Rick Doyle realized his department lacked a vehicle capable of reaching stranded residents. The town’s three “finger” streets — winding roadways along the Intracoastal Waterway — were impassible for...
‘We don’t have enough students’: Pinellas County hosts last plan for progress meeting
With enrollment dropping and school capacity outpacing the number of children in classrooms, Pinellas County is wrapping up a series of conversations about what comes next.
Proposed docks in Stevenson Creek in Clearwater causing concern for manatee activists
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Valor Capital wants to put in a multi-dock with room for nine boat slips and a kayak and paddle board floating dock. The Stevenson Creek Advocacy Group, however, is against this, because manatees are present in the creek. What they're saying:. "We don't want to see it...
Salvation Army Angel Tree looking for donations to help Pinellas County children
CLEARWATER, FLA. - The Salvation Army is making a final push this week to ensure every child and senior enrolled in its Angel Tree and Silver Bells programs receives holiday gifts. While the deadline to donate in Hillsborough County has already passed, Clearwater and Upper Pinellas County are still collecting...
Investigation Underway After Elderly Couple Found Deceased in Tampa Home
The Tampa Police Department is currently conducting an investigation following the discovery of two deceased individuals, identified as an elderly couple, in their Tampa residence. As per reports confirmed by FOX 13 News, officers were dispatched to a home on the 4100 block of West Palmira Ave for a wellness check...
Monika’s European Kitchen brings Hungarian and German classics to Largo
Monika’s European Kitchen is a brand-new restaurant in Largo serving Hungarian and German dishes. This European eatery, located at 1995 E Bay Drive, is proud of its heritage, serving meals from recipes passed down from generations. Formerly Jägerstüble, this all-new restaurant promises to continue to serve German...
Benderson buys Clearwater center with Whole Foods, Nordstrom Rack, Target
Benderson Development, the east Manatee County based real estate company, has bought a unique Clearwater shopping center that is attached to Countryside Mall. The property purchased includes a Nordstrom Rack, Whole Foods Market and a Target store under development. Benderson did not disclose a sale price and Pinellas...
Largo residents raise alarm over apartment plan on former landfill site
LARGO, Fla. — A developer is seeking approval for a new apartment community in Largo — a request that has reignited debate over the site’s history as a former construction and debris landfill. Neighbors and Pinellas County planners have repeatedly flagged the “brownfield's” concerns, saying the 18-acre...
Convicted murderer has hearing to determine if he will face the death penalty
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla., (WFLA) — On Tuesday, a psychiatrist was called to testify at the Spencer hearing for Shelby Nealy. A Spencer hearing is given to anyone facing the death penalty, and is where their defense team presents evidence or challenges the sentencing, to allow the judge to consider outside factors...

















