Belleair Beach height exception: Board denies waterfront home variance

A waterfront home construction project is driving a high-stakes height dispute in Belleair Beach.

West Hernando Branch Library to stay open after public outcry, but could soon be at risk again

Community outcry may have saved a public library in Hernando County, for now.

Officers pull unresponsive woman from car rapidly sinking in Clearwater pond

In a rescue operation Thursday afternoon, Clearwater police smashed the window of a car submerged in a pond and pulled the unresponsive driver to safety.

Good Samaritans rescue man after boat capsizes near Davis Islands

A pair of good Samaritan boaters rescued a man on a capsized boat near Davis Islands on Sunday.Tampa boat rescueThe man was on a small sailing vessel that went in the water during windy and rainy weather."You just don't expect it," Stephanie Blackmon, one of the good Samaritans, said. "So, you do...

Friday deadline for Pinellas hurricane recovery grants up to $80,000 for homebuyers

Two new elementary schools are opening in Manatee County this school year

Mayfield feels 'disrespected' after not reaching contract extension with Bucs

Italian World Cup winner Franco Baresi dies at 66