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8,000 runners to race across Skyway Bridge next year in SunSky 10K

Thousands of runners will participate in a new race across the Sunshine Skyway Bridge next year.

The Pasco & North Pinellas Fishin’ Report: Cooler weather heats up inshore bite

Here's when the Tampa Bay Rays begin playoff run

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— The Tampa Bay Rays' first two postseason game times have been announced. Major League Baseball announced the television schedule for the first three days of the American and National League Division Series. The postseason will have four division series scheduled to begin on Saturday under a best-of-five format, MLB said. The Tampa [...]

Things to do around Pinellas: Oct. 1-7

Police search for gunman after dispute leads to shooting at St. Pete liquor store

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA)— One person was shot early Wednesday morning in St. Petersburg, the police department said. St. Petersburg Police Department responded to a shooting at King's Liquors 1205 Dr. MLK Street South shortly after midnight. According to officers, one person was shot in the leg during a dispute and sustained minor injuries. The [...]

State kicks in $750,000 for Belleair Bluffs public works facility

Largo woman has message for other pet owners after her dog was attacked by coyote

A nightmare scenario for any pet owner. A largo woman says her dog is missing after a coyote attacked it and took it right out her front yard.

Treasure Island pushes back on public safety building ‘misinformation’

Deputies carry bed-bound resident out of burning St. Pete apartment

Deputies with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office were assisting fire rescue crews at an apartment in St. Petersburg last week when they ended up on a rescue mission of their own.

As dengue cases rise, Clearwater releases mosquitofish in local lakes

National Democrats, Republicans eye Tampa Bay for power in Congress

Democratic Rep. Kathy Castor is getting some help from her national party ahead of the election in November.

St. Pete Beach breaks ground on new Pass-a-Grille fire station

Largo PD highlights their volunteer of the year

Volunteers for the Largo Police Department are essential to the safety of the community.

Calvary Christian volleyball reloads, keeps winning

Spirit Christmas store coming to Tampa Bay

With spooky season in full swing, Spirit Halloween stores are popping up across Tampa Bay. The company will also open a special store aimed at spreading holiday cheer.

New hotel for downtown Tarpon Springs clears hurdle

Parking rate changes coming to 3 popular Pinellas County beaches

Parking rate changes are coming to three popular Pinellas County beaches before the end of the year.

16-year-old driver fatally strikes bicyclist in Seminole: FHP

A 16-year-old girl fatally struck a bicyclist in Seminole on Tuesday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Pinellas County leaders, community discuss buying land on Boca Ciega Bay for conservation

Dozens of Pinellas County residents are expressing concerns about a waterfront plot of land they do not want developed off Duhme Road. During a meeting this Monday, county commissioners say they want to buy nearly 30 acres of land along Boca Ciega Bay, but not everyone seems to be on the same page.

Woman injured in shooting at restaurant in St. Pete

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA)— A woman was hospitalized after a shooting in the parking lot of a Salem's Fresh Eats in St. Petersburg. The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating the shooting after they were called to the restaurant located at 1701 34th Street South shortly after 3 a.m. Officers said one person was shot [...]

Charlie Crist on Rays, Gas Plant, Amendment 3 ahead of runoff

Former Gov. Charlie Crist continues his fundraising edge ahead of November’s mayoral runoff election. Crist faces St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch.

Pinellas County sheriff: St Pete man's death was 'excusable homicide' in police encounter

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri will hold a press conference on Monday.

Death from Vibrio vulnificus reported in Pinellas County, 5th in Florida

Warm-water bacteria Vibrio vulnificus has killed a fifth person in Florida, this time in Tampa Bay, according to data from the Department of Health.

Mercedes driver sought after deadly hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist: St. Pete police

The driver of a Mercedes SUV is being sought after St. Pete police said the driver hit and killed a motorcyclist and left the scene.

Pinellas County waives residential tire disposal fees to reduce dengue fever risk

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA)— To help reduce mosquito breeding and the spread of dengue fever, Pinellas County Solid Waste is waiving residential tire disposal fees. From Sept. 28 until Oct. 30, 2026, Pinellas County residents can dispose of up to four tires, no more than 36 inches in diameter, at no charge at the Solid [...]

Pinellas County leaders, activists speak on project to protect acres of marine habitat, coastal property

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) - Pinellas County leaders and environmental activists will discuss the Duhme Road Reserve Project on Monday afternoon. The proposal involves a public-private partnership that would protect 29 acres of marine habitat as well as coastal property. County leaders said this is one of the only areas in the county that is [...]

Alex Bregman's huge day at the plate in relocated season finale powers Cubs to 6-2 win over Red Sox

Alex Bregman went 4 for 4 with two home runs and four RBIs in his second game back from a frightening injury, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 on Sunday in a regular-season finale that was relocated to Tropicana Field.

150+ mph powerboats race through the Gulf in Clearwater Offshore Nationals

Hundreds of people with a need for speed came out to the Clearwater Offshore Nationals powerboat racing along the coast of Clearwater Beach.

1 dead after camper catches fire in Largo neighborhood: police

One person died after an RV camper caught fire in a Largo neighborhood early on Sunday, officials said.

Missing 22-year-old boater found dead in Lake Tarpon: PCSO

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. (WFLA) — A man who went missing on Lake Tarpon Friday evening was found dead early Sunday morning, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said. A search of the lake began when the man's boat, an 18-foot Carolina Skiff, turned up abandoned near Juniper Bay. Deputies responded to Lansbrook Lakefront Park after receiving [...]

Mercedes fled scene after killing motorcyclist, St. Pete police say

The St. Petersburg Police Department is searching for a driver who fled the scene of a fatal crash early Sunday morning.

Madeira Beach remembers devastation from Hurricane Helene

As Saturday, September 26th marked two years since Hurricane Helene made landfall on Florida, Madeira Beach residents recall how the storm impacted them.

'Rep the Rays' postseason fan events coming to Tampa, St. Pete

The Tampa Bay Rays announced two "Rep the Rays" events in advance of the first American League Division Series game.

St. Pete man points loaded shotgun at neighbor over $40 yard work dispute: affidavit

A St. Petersburg man is facing a felony charge and will be forced to surrender his firearms after his neighbor said he threatened to shoot him over a $40 dispute.

Man disappears from boat on Lake Tarpon, search underway

A search is underway after a man disappeared from his boat on Lake Tarpon sometime Friday evening.

Eckerd College Search and Rescue awarded more than $364,000

They’re college students, but when there’s an emergency on the water, they become first responders.

Clearwater adds 10,000 mosquitofish to 4 lakes in effort to prevent dengue fever

The City of Clearwater released 10,000 eastern mosquitofish into four local lakes on Friday to reduce mosquito larvae.

Pinellas state Rep. sends letter to Seminole leaders after City Alert campaigns against Amendment 3

Republican State Lawmaker Berny Jacques sent a letter to Seminole Mayor Leslie Waters on Friday after the city sent residents an alert campaigning against Amendment 3.

Largo 1st responders released, man arrested in possible narcotic exposure incident

A routine welfare check at a Largo apartment complex turned into a hazmat response Thursday night. Police say officers were exposed to an unknown narcotic, ultimately ending in a total of 14 people needing medical attention, including four Largo police officers and one medic.

'I was scared': Cafeteria manager saves 5-year-old kindergarten student from choking

A routine lunch at a Pinellas County elementary school turned into an emergency, when a kindergartener started choking.

Pinellas joins Pasco, Hillsborough in declaring state of emergency over dengue fever

Three Tampa Bay counties are now under a local state of emergency as officials work to combat the spread of dengue fever.

Kosowski trial next steps: What is the Spencer hearing in a Florida death penalty case?

In two weeks, a Pinellas County Judge will take an important step in deciding the fate of Tomasz Kosowski, a former plastic surgeon convicted of murdering an opposing attorney in his civil case, Steven Cozzi, in 2023.

Luxury apartment community opens in Tarpon Springs after years of environmental concerns

A new luxury apartment community is officially opening in Tarpon Springs Thursday, bringing 404 new apartment homes to the banks of the Anclote River after years of community opposition over concerns about the project’s potential impact on wetlands and wildlife.

Woman arrested after leaving dog in parked car in 90 degree heat: police

A woman was arrested on Tuesday after police said she left her dog in a hot car with the windows rolled up.

Former financial consultant for St. Pete mayor's campaign pleads guilty to $1M fraud scheme

A woman who previously served as a staffer for St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch's campaign has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $1 million from clients.

Pinellas County high school grad dazzles judges on Season 30 of 'The Voice'

A Pinellas County high school alumni is taking the stage and appearing on Season 30 of The Voice.

Largo man sues Publix after wife dies from contaminated blueberries: documents

A Largo man is suing Publix for the wrongful death of his wife, alleging she fell ill after eating frozen blueberries that were later recalled over potential contamination with E. coli.

Pinellas plastic surgeon found guilty of attorney's 2023 murder

A verdict was reached Wednesday in the murder trial of plastic surgeon Tomasz Kosowski, marking day seven of the bench trial at the Pinellas County Courthouse.