3-year-old in critical condition after ‘drowning call’ in Seminole: deputies
A child was taken to a hospital in critical condition Tuesday after Pinellas County deputies responded to a drowning call.
Mattel car show in Pinellas Park displays toys for kids, adults
PINELLAS PARK — Hundreds of men, women and children of all ages flocked to the parking lot of the Walmart Supercenter on U.S. 19 in Pinellas Park on April 26 for the Hot Wheels Legends Tour. The massive car show is hosted by Mattel in several cities annually where...
Clearwater Ferry services suspended, Florida AG to launch ‘Office of Parental Rights’ and parking...
Good evening, Tampa Bay. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. We will see mostly sunny skies for Wednesday, with highs ranging from the mid 80s at the coast to the low 90s inland. Expect winds out...
New activity center breaks ground to expand services for Tampa Bay children in foster...
A residential foster care non-profit broke ground on a 12,000-square-foot activity center on Tuesday morning.
Superhero Teacher: Kurt Thoreson
Despite the many classes offered at Plant, there is a limited assortment of teachers; students commonly know that a teacher can either make or break a class. As such, Advanced Placement (AP) Biology teacher Kurt Thoreson maintains a reputation for being challenging but fair; his class is not one you can miss and...
Missing kayaker found safe after disappearing near Anclote Park
The US Coast Guard said a man who went missing while kayaking near Anclote Park was found safe on Tuesday.
Journalist who died in Russian captivity was tortured, report says
Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna , who died in Russian captivity, was tortured and had organs removed before her body was returned, according to a joint media report published Tuesday through Forbidden Stories , a nonprofit media organization. In February, Russia returned Roshchyna's emaciated body with signs...
Ferry crash victim’s family angered no charges filed
The post office worker from Palm Harbor was returning from a day off at the beach. He was one of 44 people on the Clearwater Ferry when a boat captained by Jeff Knight slammed into them.
Wall collapses at east Tampa postal facility
TAMPA, Fla. – No injuries have been reported at a postal service parking facility after a wall collapsed. According to postal officials, the wall collapsed at the building located in the 4700 block of Oak Fair Boulevard, near the Florida State Fairgrounds. No reason has been given for the...
Pinellas to withdraw from Duke clean energy program
As Duke Energy continues to face pushback from local leaders and residents about rising utility costs, Pinellas County made a move this week that would loosen its ties to the energy company. Pinellas County commissioners passed a resolution April 22 that will end the county’s participation in Duke’s Clean Energy...