Stranded boaters relied on faith to get through 20 hours at sea
Two men are now back home after surviving 20 hours at sea, stranded on a boat. They were on a fishing trip with two other men when their boat filled with water and capsized.
Florida mother accused of forcing 11-year-old daughter to perform sex acts on video could face death penalty
A Pinellas County woman has been arrested on child pornography and capital sexual battery charges after investigators say she forced her 11-year-old daughter to perform sex acts on video.
New Rays ownership pledges commitment to Tampa Bay area
The new ownership group of the Rays affirmed their commitment to keeping the team in the Tampa Bay area during their first press conference on Tuesday morning.
Court documents reveal Hulk Hogan's family exploring medical malpractice suit
The family of Hulk Hogan is exploring the idea of a malpractice lawsuit. They just filed a petition on Tuesday to extend the statute of limitations by ninety days for an investigation into medical malpractice.
Man accused of following teen into bedroom throws dog protecting her from Pinellas home balcony: Deputies
A 3-year-old pit bull is recovering from serious injuries after a suspect threw him from a second-floor balcony in Pinellas County on Monday. Deputies said this happened while the dog was trying to protect a teen girl from the suspect, who was trying to get her alone in a bedroom.
University of Miami football player arrested, charged with three counts of vehicular homicide
A University of Miami football player is now charged in a crash that killed three people in Largo back in May.
Man accused of running into St. Pete traffic with baby, assaulting domestic partner
A man was arrested after police said he ran into St. Petersburg traffic with a baby Thursday afternoon.
Pinellas businessman accused of stealing $100M from special needs trusts indicted on federal charges
Pinellas County businessman, Leo Govoni, and his partner, John Weitek, who are accused of stealing $100 million from trust funds for people with disabilities, are now both facing over 200 years in jail, according to United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida Greg Kehoe.
Mother, child seriously injured in hit-and-run outside Walmart, suspected driver arrested at motel
Largo police say they've arrested the driver who took off after hitting a mother and her 6-year-old child in a Walmart parking lot, leaving both with serious injuries.
Dad feels like 'coolest Papi' while introducing daughter to dolphin pal
A dad in St Petersburg, Florida, said that a friendly dolphin made him "the coolest papi" when he was able to introduce it to his daughter.
Man accused of gunning down ex-girlfriend in front of her kids at St. Pete cemetery in 2021 captured in Mexico
Police say a TikTok post led to the arrest of St. Petersburg’s most wanted criminal who is accused of shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend while she held their baby on her lap and her four-year-old sat nearby in 2021.
More than 100 accused of targeting storm victims in the wake of recent hurricanes
Nearly 100 people have been arrested in Pinellas County for crimes against vulnerable beach residents and businesses after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Safe and sound: Stingrays removed from Tropicana Field
The Florida Aquarium announced they have moved seven male cownose stingrays from Tropicana Field back to their home at The Florida Aquarium in downtown Tampa.
Tropicana Field roof ripped off by Hurricane Milton
Tropicana Field, home to the Tampa Bay Rays, was set to serve as the home base for thousands of emergency responders who set up camp ahead of Hurricane Milton.
St. Petersburg construction crane falls from high rise during Hurricane Milton
A construction crane in downtown St. Petersburg came tumbling down as Hurricane Milton lashed the city.
Teen sought in connection with shooting death of 11-year-old boy in St. Pete: Police
Police are searching for a 14-year-old boy after they say an 11-year-old boy was shot and killed late Thursday night in St. Petersburg following an argument.
Rays stadium deal questioned in Pinellas County Commission meeting, vote scheduled
Pinellas County Commissioners held their first meeting Thursday on the Rays stadium deal.