Clearwater FL

LARGO, Fla. — In response to last month’s tornado, the Small Business Administration is offering disaster relief to small businesses and residents in the Tampa Bay area. The disaster declaration issued by the SBA earlier this week primarily covers Pinellas County but extends to Hillsborough and Pasco counties as well.

A Ruskin pastor says ICE raids are hitting close to home for some Hispanic parishioners. He says some are even scared to go the church. The Diocese is now training clergy on how to respond.

A Clearwater Fire and Rescue team rescued a person in Oldsmar on July 12 after the individual got stuck on a zip line, city officials said.

The Capybara Café just opened in St. Petersburg and provides a chance to interact with capybaras and other animals. It features a food truck in front and a storefront that offers interactive encounters with several types of animals. Private rooms offer private family time with the animals. St. Petersburg,...

There’s a turquoise oasis in St. Petersburg where the shrimp are so good, you might find yourself involuntarily doing a little dance in your seat with each bite – welcome to The Big Catch at Salt Creek, where seafood dreams come true and calories don’t count (at least that’s what I tell myself).

ST PETERSBURG - As a way to honor the legacy of the first female firefighters who joined St. Petersburg Fire Rescue in 1982, St. Pete Fire Chief Keith Watts worked with the city to host a summer camp for girls. "Nationally, women make up less than 5% of the fire...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay area is home to some of Florida’s richest history, but many worry that history is getting lost with all the new development and new residents who don’t know its significance. How much weight does a name carry? At Green Bench...

SEMINOLE, Fla. — Every year, a handful of people are recognized for the work they've done in the service community. Out of hundreds of submissions from various service organizations, 11 are chosen as 2025 Service Year Alums Awardees. This year, Seminole resident Keith Smith was one of the people...

SEMINOLE, FL — A New Port Richey man was arrested Friday evening following an armed confrontation inside a tattoo shop in Seminole. Jared Joiner, 35, was taken into custody on Friday, July 11, 2025, at approximately 7:07 p.m. at 8547 Seminole Boulevard. He faces charges of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and...

Researchers at the University of South Florida estimate there were 200,000 victims of sex trafficking in the state in 2024. A research lab at the university developed what it called a “first-of-its-kind” report, commissioned by the state, looking at the prevalence of trafficking in the Sunshine State. In...