A reported street race on Jan. 7 left three people hospitalized in Clearwater; a 19-year-old was arrested March 9 and is being held without bond.

Municipal elections on March 10 brought fresh faces to several Pinellas beach towns amid low turnout and local fights over parking and beach policies.

A Pinellas-Pasco circuit judge is under scrutiny after the Judicial Qualifications Commission accused her of soliciting donations and implying endorsements during her 2024 campaign.

A two-vehicle crash at Kings Highway and County Road 761 near Arcadia killed one person and closed the intersection for hours. Troopers are investigating.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office says scammers are posing as Assistant Chief Deputy Paul Carey and pressing residents for payments via apps, gift cards or crypto. Verify callback numbers and report suspicious calls.

The Global Virus Network cut the ribbon on its international headquarters at USF on March 5, bringing Robert Gallo and global virology programs to Tampa Bay. University and network leaders say the move strengthens local research, training and pandemic preparedness.

Citrus County warns that convicted sexual predator Julius Knight has moved to Inverness and is reportedly under GPS monitoring; the sheriff’s office provided reporting contacts.

Clear, muggy morning and highs near 89°F. Storms become likely Thursday with a stronger front expected next week.

Federal prosecutors say a Spring Hill man allegedly diverted wholesale shipments of onions and potatoes, causing more than $600,000 in losses. The indictment charges him with interstate transport of stolen property.

Homeowners in Tampa Bay say they paid for roof replacements but later found construction liens recorded by a supplier after their contractor allegedly failed to pay for materials.

Realtor.com data show about 64% of Florida listings carried HOA dues in 2025 and the state's median monthly HOA runs well above the national norm.

Opening statements set up competing accounts in the 2022 Clearwater Beach tire‑iron killing — prosecutors pointed to texts and surveillance while defense denied a role.

St. Petersburg Councilmember Brandi Gabbard filed to run for mayor, setting up a challenge to incumbent Ken Welch as the Gas Plant redevelopment fight intensifies. Her campaign centers on housing, flood resilience and a planning‑first approach.