Pinellas County Says Red Tide Blooms Moving North

The county's contractor had cleanup crews working the southern shoreline of Dunedin Causeway and Fred Howard Park Wednesday.

Pinellas Surpasses 50 Percent Vaccination Rate As COVID-19 Cases Decline

Going into the third week of June, 492,878 Pinellas residents had received the vaccine, according to the Department of Health.

Mosquito Control Awareness Week Focuses On Education, Prevention

It's Mosquito Control Awareness Week, and with the rainy season now here, residents should take precautions.

4th Of July Fireworks, Patriotic Picnic 2021 In Tarpon Springs

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Tarpon Springs.

Palm Harbor University High Student Earns Perfect SAT Score

Angela Li, 17, is among less than 1 percent of students who attempt the SAT and earn a perfect score.

County Workers Busy Cleaning Up Fish Kills Caused by Red Tide

With red tide persisting, Tampa Bay county workers have been cleaning up dead marine life from beaches.

Kitten Thrown From Truck That Runs Over It; Police Investigating

Tarpon Springs police are seeking the driver of a pickup truck who threw a kitten out the window and then ran it over.

Home Prices In Tarpon Springs Area Increased Recently: See How Much

Home prices have increased dramatically in the Tarpon Springs area since the pandemic began.

Tarpon Springs Area Unemployment Not Changed: Feds

Pinellas County's unemployment rate hasn't had a month-to-month change.

Father's Day Surprise: Share Photo On Tarpon Springs Patch

Publish a photo of pops on the Tarpon Springs Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.

1 Man Accused In Car Burglaries String Arrested In Tarpon Springs

​Since May 30, Tarpon Springs police have responded to 12 vehicle burglaries in the southwest portion of the city.

Pinellas County Asks Residents To Make A Plan For 2021 Hurricane Season

The 2021 hurricane season started June 1 and Pinellas County Emergency Management asks residents to remember three things to survive.

Good Samaritans Help Coast Guard Rescue 5 Boaters In Distress

With the help of good Samaritans, the Coast Guard rescued five people Saturday in two separate incidents Off Indian Rocks Beach and Anclote.

Body Of 40-Year-Old Boater Found In Whitcomb Bayou

The body discovered Saturday in Whitcomb Bayou has been identified as a 40-year-old boater.

Residents Rally To Fight Apartment Complex Along Anclote River

​The Friends of the Anclote River is hosting a rally Tuesday, May 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the Tarpon Springs City Hall.

Teacher Sent Sexually Explicit Video To 15-Year-Old: Police

A teacher at Tarpon Springs Middle School has been arrested after being accused of sending a sexually explicit video to a former student.

The Digital Divide: How Tarpon Springs Area Compares In Internet Usage

U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.

Tarpon Springs Food Truck Owners Sue City Over New Ordinance

SOL Burger food truck owners Elijah and Ashley Durham said the city's ordinance is intended to protect restaurants from competition.

Vacancy Announced On Pinellas County Historic Preservation Board

Applications must be received by 4 p.m. on Friday, June 11.

Celebrate Your 2021 Graduate On Tarpon Springs Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Tarpon Springs Patch.

Fair Market Rent Rates In Tarpon Springs Area

The coronavirus pandemic and other factors have shaken up the rental market. See how things have changed in Tarpon Springs area.

Pinellas County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

This is how the Tarpon Springs area compares to Florida for coronavirus vaccinations.

Rebecca Penneys Piano Festival (RPPF) Returns July 6-24 at USF

9th Annual Tuition-Free Festival Brings Together Aspiring Collegiate Pianists & World-Class Faculty for Classes, Lectures & Performances

Mother’s Day: Share Your Dearest Photo On Tarpon Springs Patch

Share your favorite mother-son or mother-daughter photo and sentiments, and we’ll feature it on the Tarpon Springs Patch.

FAFSA Completions Down In FL: How Tarpon Springs Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Tarpon Springs area high schools.

How Close Are Tarpon Springs Area Hospitals To Capacity? Update

Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Pinellas County.

St. Petersburg College: Intensive English Program To Offer Scholarships

Students interested in applying for the scholarship must submit applications by the end of Summer 2022.

Home Prices In Tarpon Springs Area Increased In Past Year: See How Much

Here is how much home prices have changed over the past year in Pinellas County area.

How Much Of Pinellas County Population Is Vaccinated?

This is how the Tarpon Springs area compares to Florida for coronavirus vaccinations.

Tampa Bay Area Car Dealers Recognized as CARFAX Top-Rated Dealers

Verified Customer Ratings Used to Name Second Annual CARFAX Top-Rated Dealers in U.S.

Oldsmar Man Arrested After Being Accused Of Striking 3-Month-Old

Detectives arrested 24-year-old Jourdian A. Jones of Odessa after he was accused of striking and seriously injuring a 3-month-old baby.

Tarpon Springs Nurse Wins Women's U.S. Amateur Pool Championship

If Jeannie Seaver happens to challenge you to a game of pool at Stokers Sports Bar & Grill in Palm Harbor, watch out.

Fledgling FL Microbrewery Wins National Honors Amid Pandemic

Ramey Simpson and Jerry Brown were surprised to win a silver medal in the Imperial Stout Category at the Great American Beer Festival.

St. Petersburg College Helping People Get Back To Work After Upheaval Of 2020

SPC has launched a rapid credentialing program that aims to get unemployed and underemployed individuals back on their feet in a few weeks.

Pinellas Government Monitoring Emergency At Piney Point In Manatee County

No evacuations for flooding or impacts to the drinking water are anticipated in Pinellas County.

Pinellas Residents 16 And Older Can Book Vaccine Appts For Coming Weeks

Appointments for that week in the Patient Portal are already fully booked, but slots are open for the week of April 12.

Federal Tax Refunds In Pinellas County: How Do Yours Compare?

IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Pinellas County neighbors.

Program Launches To Help Pinellas Renters Avoid COVID-19-Related Evictions

Eligible applicants must have a household income at or below 80 percent of the area median income.

Tarpon Springs Police Investigate Shooting At McDonald's

A white car followed the victims onto U.S. 19, firing multiple rounds and striking the rear of the victims' vehicle.

Coronavirus Cases Up In Tarpon Springs Area Despite Vaccination Increase

Florida is doing worse than most states in the race to vaccinate its population.