2025 Boat of the Year Nominees
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St. Pete doctor creates program to help neurodivergent thrive
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A new approach to supporting the neurodivergent community focuses on helping people thrive on their own terms. Neurodivergent is used to describe people whose brains process information, learn, and behave differently from other people, while it also encompasses conditions like autism, ADHD and...
Rain chances with incoming cold front Sunday
An incoming cold front will bring chances for isolated showers to northern parts of the Tampa Bay area Sunday. A Dense Fog Advisory is active for Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties until 9 am Sunday due to patchy fog creating little-to-no visibility. Showers will begin to roll into northern and coastal...
Pinellas, state leaders break ground on new Science Center in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - After closing its doors more than a decade ago, the Science Center in St. Petersburg saw physical steps towards its new life Friday. Pinellas County and state leaders broke ground on the new Science Center. What we know:. It’s a project that has been in the...
‘Always ready to help’: Hillsborough fire rescues small dog that slipped down drain pipe
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A crew with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue proved Saturday morning that they’re looking out for all Tampa Bay residents, human or otherwise. Captain S. Lozano, driver J. Mancillas and firefighter J. Ellis responded to a call from distraught owners about a small pup who slipped down...
Pinellas County, FL – Public Safety Alert: Call 911 If You Can, Text If...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Pinellas County, FL – Residents across Pinellas County are being reminded today that they can text 911 during emergencies when calling is not possible, a feature officials say can be lifesaving in certain...
Switch from numbers to notes just added up for The Florida Orchestra’s Chelsea Gallo
Chelsea Gallo is The Florida Orchestra’s resident conductor. She spoke with WSMR’s Susan Giles Wantuck as part of Classical WSMR’s online series, “Meet your musical neighbor.”. You just had a contract renewal last November covering the next two years with The Florida Orchestra. How long have...
Financial benefits get expanded for Americans living with disabilities in 2026
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Like many Americans, 71-year-old Joanne Newton is searching for mobility solutions as movement has gotten tougher over the years. "Knee trouble, back trouble," Newton said. "I had several injuries." Newton says, each day, she's had to pay more attention to what areas are accessible and...
Heritage Oaks, an 80-unit affordable senior apartment community, opens in Largo
The Rainbow Village neighborhood in Largo’s Greater Ridgecrest community marked a major milestone Thursday morning with the ribbon cutting of Heritage Oaks, the first of four phases planned for the Rainbow Village redevelopment. Officials from the Pinellas County Housing Authority and Newstar Development joined...
New Hospital, New Careers: Massive Hiring Event Hits Wesley Chapel This Saturday
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — Residents in Pasco and Hillsborough counties looking to land a job in the medical field have a major opportunity this weekend. With the grand opening of the new Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital just around the corner, hiring managers are looking to fill rosters...

















