SAFETY HARBOR, Fla. — Descendants of Odet Philippe gathered at Philippe Park in Safety Harbor for their annual family reunion, continuing a tradition that family members said has…
Read more Descendants honor Pinellas County settler’s family history at Philippe ParkHILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — In a first-of-its-kind event, the Hillsborough County Public Defender’s Office offered free legal help and additional resources in Tampa. The initiative is called PD…
Read more Hillsborough County Public Defender brings free legal help directly to communityST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — New data shows violent crime was down in 2025 in the Tampa Bay area. The city of St. Petersburg had the lowest number of homicides in nearly…
Read more St. Petersburg police chief says programs have kept youth crime downPASS-A-GRILLE, Fla. — An iconic 88-year-old restaurant finally reopened in Pass-A-Grille Beach following the 2024 storms. The Seahorse Restaurant opened its doors this month after nearly 1-1/2 years of…
Read more Iconic 88-year-old restaurant reopens after 2024’s hurricanesST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Thousands of people celebrated St. Petersburg’s local businesses on Saturday as the nonprofit Keep St. Petersburg Local hosted its annual Localtopia event in Williams…
Read more St. Pete celebrates local businesses with LocaltopiaPINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Feeding America data shows that the number of food-insecure seniors is rising. Based on its research, it says nine million seniors could be food insecure by 2050. …
Read more Pinellas County Meals on Wheels requests funding to keep seniors off waitlistST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Sunday was the largest St. Petersburg Distance Classic in the program’s history. This was the sixth time the event was hosted. Thousands of runners took off from…
Read more St. Petersburg Distance Classic draws largest turnout everST. PETERSBURG — Jobs in science, technology, engineering and math are projected to boom in the next decade. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects STEM occupations to grow by more…
Read more The St. Petersburg Science Festival returnsHILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — It’s about that time of year that many Americans dread. The first day of tax season is Monday, Jan. 26. According to Intuit Turbo Tax, nearly half…
Read more Tax season starts Monday, here’s what’s new this yearST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The legislative session is underway, and many Bay area seniors hoping for lawmakers to address affordability are watching closely. Financial security is a top priority for the aging population. What…
Read more Some Florida bills could impact seniorsST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Florida lawmakers have proposed a bill that could strengthen electric bike laws. The bill would have a new licensing requirement, and riders could face fines…
Read more Some Florida lawmakers look to strengthen e-bike lawsPINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The smallest owl in Florida is becoming more rare. Experts in Pinellas County said the Eastern Screech Owl’s population has been declining in the southeastern U.S.…
Read more People build nest boxes for declining owl populationST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Endangered species could get some new protections in Florida. Bills have been filed in the Florida House and Senate that would block people from taking…
Read more Florida bills aim to stop capture of vulnerable aquatic animals for exhibitsGULFPORT, Fla. — The City of Gulfport launched its new environmental team Saturday. Its first mission is to take an inventory of the city’s trees after 2024’s storms. What…
Read more New Gulfport environmental team begins taking tree inventoryST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A Florida bill is taking aim at paper straws. A bill has been introduced in both the House and Senate that would require jurisdictions with…
Read more Florida bill takes aim at paper strawsTAMPA, Fla — A free health care event in Tampa on Saturday helped hundreds of people in need. Pioneer Medical Foundation, a nonprofit, hosted its sixth annual community health…
Read more Tampa health fair helps uninsured people get medical and social servicesCLEARWATER, Fla. — Pinellas County’s Board of Commissioners has voted to strengthen oversight of retail pet stores. In December, commissioners voted unanimously to pass an ordinance after years of discussions…
Read more Pinellas County strengthens retail pet store regulationsCLEARWATER, Fla. — Pinellas County’s Board of Commissioners has voted to strengthen oversight of retail pet stores. In December, commissioners voted unanimously to pass an ordinance after years of discussions…
Read more Pinellas County strengthens retail pet store regulationsGIBSONTON, Fla. — The holidays may be winding down, but there’s a way to give your Christmas tree a new life as there are several disposal options in Hillsborough County.…
Read more Hillsborough County offers Christmas tree recycling optionsCLEARWATER, Fla. — A popular public golf course in Clearwater could be replaced by a new sports and recreation complex. What You Need To Know Sunshine Recreational and Entertainment…
Read more Sports complex proposed for Clearwater golf course
