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Clearwater father dies, son hospitalized after being pulled from ocean
CLEARWATER, Fla. - A father died after being rescued from the water by bystanders on Friday night, according to officials. Clearwater Police and Clearwater Fire & Rescue say they responded to a water rescue call around 7 p.m. in the 400 block of South Gulfview Boulevard. PREVIOUS: Father, son taken...
St. Pete teen accidentally shoots 11-year-old brother to death with stolen gun: SPPD
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - An 11-year-old boy was shot to death on Friday afternoon and St. Petersburg police say his 14-year-old brother is the one who pulled the trigger. Police responded to the home at 1421 43rd Street South at 12:15 p.m. They found the boy, 11-year-old Amir Williams, with a gunshot wound. He died at the scene.
Ex-Clearwater firefighter accused of exposing himself at 7-Eleven arrested again
PALM HARBOR, Fla. - An ex-Clearwater firefighter accused of exposing himself inside a Pinellas Park 7-Eleven is now facing more charges, according to investigators. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said Fisher Davis, 22, was arrested again on two counts of lewd and lascivious exhibition and one count of lewd and lascivious conduct.
Coast Guard rescues 2 near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A Coast Guard boat crew rescued two people after they became "disoriented" on their boat on Saturday morning. Then men were near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and were retrieved by the crew to meet EMS at Coquina Beach South Boat Ramp, according to an X post by the United States Coast Guard Southeast District.
'Incredibly grateful': Beloved St. Pete restaurant to close its doors this weekend
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — After years of serving the community a unique blend of Norwegian and Asian cuisine, a beloved St. Petersburg restaurant has made the difficult decision to close its doors this weekend. Lingr, located on 6th Street South, will host its final day of service on Saturday,...
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