Solar Eclipse, Violent Robbery, White Nationalist

Lego art exhibit ending soon, Cinderella’s castle, tropical weather and other stories from Florida Patch.

Active Hurricane Season, Top Hospitals, Deputy Injured

Best schools, pilot whale returns to open water, Sugar Sand Festival dates and other stories from Florida Patch.

Tampa Bay Rowdies To Host Toy Drive

The USL team is partnering up with 9-year-old Addison Kapustiak and her nonprofit organization, Sending Smiles.

40th Avenue Bridge Closed For Emergency Repairs

Deteriorating conditions on St. Petersburg’s 40th Avenue Bridge have forced an emergency closing for repairs.

Blazing Scooter, Daring Rescue, Airport Job Fair

Remembering Snooty, pilot whale released and other stories from Florida Patch.

Florida Kids Are Among America’s Neediest: Study

Florida ranked near the top in an analysis meant to uncover which states have the greatest number of underprivileged children.

Library Closures Set For Next Week: Heads Up!

Parking lot resurfacing planned with accompanying one-day closures at two branches. See latest updates ...

Botched Liposuction, Forged Documents, 64 Jobs

Rodent gnaw marks, sunshine, best cities for retirees and other stories from Florida Patch.

Pinellas Water Restrictions To Change Again

Recent rainfall in the area has allowed Pinellas County to adjust its summer water restrictions again.

St. Petersburg Opens Sandbag Location

The city of St. Petersburg is offering residents sandbags as Tropical Storm Emily makes herself known in the region.

Sandbag Sites Open In Pinellas County

Pinellas County has opened sandbag locations to help local residents weather Tropical Storm Emily.

Burning Bed, Hot Trailer Death, Comic Con

Shots fired at home, change in the weather, waterfront convenience and other stories from Florida Patch.

“Keep St. Pete Special” event to celebrate ‘Burg’s rich culture and sense of place

Aug. 3 event at St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club will have camera crew interviewing residents about why they love St. Pete

Excessive Heat, Quirky Homes, Motel Shooting

Co-sleeping death, unclaimed property up for grabs, Uber driver shot and other stories from Florida Patch.

St. Petersburg Free Clinic promotes two employees to leadership roles

Shaina Bent and Aby Paz promoted to directors as the Free Clinic grows

Florida’s Most Stressed Cities Ranked

How do Florida cities compare with others across the country in regard to resident stress levels? A new study has the answers.

PSTA Kids Summer Bus Pass Available For $15

The reduced fare bus pass is available for Pinellas County children until August 31.

The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay awards $165,000 in latest grant cycle

Most of the grants funded focus on animal welfare and environmental initiatives

Baby Dolphin, Piano Man, Massive Sinkhole

Unclaimed property returns add up to $313 million, best-run cities, Snooty’s birthday and other stories from Florida Patch.

Sweaty Cities, Dancing In The Street, Herpes: Weird Florida

Little red Corvette, 98 calls to cops, frozen body and other stories from Florida Patch.

Dangerous Cities, Hall Of Fame, Fight To Keep Cross

Cheaper concealed weapon permits; cops say boy, 11, fathered woman’s child; fresh start for vets and other stories from Florida Patch.

St. Pete Pier Groundbreaking Set

The city of St. Petersburg plans to break ground on its new pier next week.

Dad’s Truck Shot Up, Rodent Poop, Rough Waters

Bald Eagle Day, swimmer’s dream, possible abduction and other stories from Florida Patch.

Rainbow Flag Set To Fly Over St. Pete

Mayor Rick Kriseman is set to kick off St. Pete Pride weekend festivities by raising a rainbow flag over City Hall on Thursday.

Cuban Policy Change, Best States For Working Dads

Flea market closed, 4th of July fireworks, pit bull stabbed and other stories from Florida Patch.

Barrier Island Residents Urged To Get Emergency Access Permits For Hurricane Season

The first sign-up is Saturday morning at the St. Pete Beach Rec Center.

Groundbreaking Set For Deuces-I-275 Lighting-Landscape Project & You're Invited!

Public ceremony set Monday to launch the improvement effort to the I-275 underpass.

Friday Night Music Launches At Sundial St. Pete

Shop, dine and enjoy every Friday evening this summer with live performer entertainment!

North Shore Beach Closed Due To Recent Rain Runoff

High bacteria levels found in the waters. Blame it on the rain ...

St. Pete's Sunshine Center Seeks Donations For Resale Shop Benefit

The center serves low-income elderly people that will benefit from the drop off donations.

Gator Takes A Dip, Psychic Arrested, Slow Getaway

Graduation cash heist backfires, trauma therapist accused of traumatizing family and other stories from Florida Patch.

TD Bank To Host Special Olympics Trading Card Day

Three Pinellas County locations will play host to Special Olympics athletes.

Data Breach, Super Bowl, Safest Suburbs

Owl rescued, 51 jobs, best cities for young professionals and other stories from Florida Patch.

Pinellas County Suburbs Rank Among Florida’s Safest

Pinellas County suburbs are strongly represented in a ranking of Florida’s safest suburbs, but Hillsborough County isn't with a mention.

Florida No. 1 For Military Retirees: Study

Florida is the best state in the country for military vets to retire to, according to the folks at WalletHub.

Gun Range Shooting Death, Katy Perry, Arson At Mosque

Four-legged arson investigator advances in contest, dramatic rescue of horse caught on video and other stories from Florida Patch.

Give Day Tampa Bay raises more than $1.75 million for Tampa Bay nonprofits

Campaign reaches a milestone with 10,000 unique donors

Free Grocery Shuttle To Hit The Road In St. Pete

St. Petersburg residents facing transportation challenges following the closing of the Tangerine Plaza Walmart will soon get a hand.

‘Hit List,’ 320 Arson Fires, Free Breakfast For Mom

Officer-involved shooting, ‘Doctor Who’ fan art, best employers and other stories from Florida Patch.

Mosquito Cities, Offshore Drilling, Handyman Scam

MOSI aims to break world record, opioid epidemic, hot car death and other stories from Florida Patch.