Friday, May 25 2012 9:57 PM EDT2012-05-26 01:57:19 GMT
An insulin pen brought in by a student got passed around in the cafeteria Friday morning at Sandy Lane Elementary, and some students got pinpricked.
In what may have been a dangerous version of "show and tell," an insulin pen brought in by a student got passed around in the cafeteria Friday morning at Sandy Lane Elementary, and some students got pinpricked.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:33 PM EDT2012-05-24 02:33:29 GMT
Those who run Pinellas County's beach resorts can tick off numerous reasons for what continues to be a boom year for tourism: pent up demand, a recovering economy -- and unused snow days from schools up north.
Those who run Pinellas County's beach resorts can tick off numerous reasons for what continues to be a boom year for tourism: pent up demand, a recovering economy -- and unused snow days from schools up north.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 8:48 AM EDT2012-05-23 12:48:17 GMT
A group of citizens wants to once again salvage the old Gandy Bridge, restoring it to its more recent use as a linear park. But an engineering firm now says it would take a lot more money than the group thinks.
A loose-knit group of citizens wants to once again salvage the old Gandy Bridge, restoring it to its more recent use as a linear park. But an engineering firm now says it would take a lot more money than the group thinks.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 3:32 PM EDT2012-05-22 19:32:08 GMT
An 8-year-old boy from Iowa who wears a prosthetic limb just had his dream come true -- he got to meet and spend up close and personal time with Winter the Dolphin.
An 8-year-old boy from Iowa who wears a prosthetic limb just had his dream come true -- he got to meet and spend up close and personal time with Winter the Dolphin.
Monday, May 21 2012 10:51 PM EDT2012-05-22 02:51:40 GMT
Years of construction have made one of the Tampa Bay area's busiest highways wider, faster and safer. But many businesses have not survived the transition, and the work is nowhere near complete.
Years of construction have made one of the Tampa Bay area's busiest highways wider, faster and safer. But many businesses have not survived the transition, and the work is nowhere near complete.
Friday, May 18 2012 9:11 PM EDT2012-05-19 01:11:25 GMT
If Gulfport has three cameras recording red light violations, and has cited four St. Petersburg Police cars, why has St. Petersburg, with more than 20 similar cameras, cited zero?
If Gulfport has three cameras recording red light violations, and has cited four St. Petersburg Police cars, why has St. Petersburg, with more than 20 similar cameras, cited zero?
Two FWC officers rescued a struggling sea turtle near Honeymoon Island Friday. They say it was gasping for air when they came upon it. They took it to Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Two FWC officers rescued a struggling sea turtle near Honeymoon Island Friday. They say it was gasping for air when they came upon it. They took it to Clearwater Marine Aquarium, where biologists are evaluating and treating it.
Thursday, May 17 2012 11:05 PM EDT2012-05-18 03:05:25 GMT
The St. Petersburg City Council has voted to move forward with plans for the new St. Pete Pier. Council members voted 7-1 to sign a $4.7 million contract with Michael Maltzan architecture.
The St. Petersburg City Council has voted to move forward with plans for the new St. Pete Pier. Council members voted 7-1 to sign a $4.7 million contract with Michael Maltzan architecture.
Thursday, May 17 2012 5:27 PM EDT2012-05-17 21:27:55 GMT
Two Lakeland moms are in shock after what happened to their 4-year-olds on Mother's Day. Their day ended with a terrifying trip to the hospital after they say their sons were served alcoholic daiquiris.
Two Lakeland moms are in shock after what happened to their 4-year-olds on Mother's Day. Their day ended with a terrifying trip to the hospital after they say their sons were served alcoholic daiquiris.
Thursday, May 17 2012 9:32 AM EDT2012-05-17 13:32:52 GMT
The combination of Jacques Cousteau and Canterbury School of Florida in St. Pete might seem like an unlikely pair.
The combination of Jacques Cousteau and Canterbury School of Florida in St. Pete might seem like an unlikely pair. But the two names were brought together Thursday morning, as the famed explorer's son has chosen the private school as the American home base for his Cousteau Divers program.
Wednesday, May 16 2012 8:01 PM EDT2012-05-17 00:01:17 GMT
A new study shows that nearly half the Pinellas County residents living at or below the federal poverty level live in one of five specific areas.
A new study shows that nearly half the Pinellas County residents living at or below the federal poverty level live in one of five specific areas. County commissioners hope reducing those concentrations will save public funds.
Tuesday, May 15 2012 6:46 PM EDT2012-05-15 22:46:11 GMT
A St. Petersburg family is struggling to put their lives back together after an arsonist set fire to their home. To add insult to injury, thieves have been stealing what few possessions they had left.
A St. Petersburg family is struggling to put their lives back together after an arsonist set fire to their home. To add insult to injury, thieves have been stealing what few possessions they had left.
Tuesday, May 15 2012 12:27 PM EDT2012-05-15 16:27:08 GMT
It's hard to find a good job these days, but how would you like to have two jobs at the same time, earning a combined salary of more than $140,000? That's the setup for E.D. Williams.
It's hard to find a good job these days, but how would you like to have two jobs at the same time -- earning a combined salary of more than $140,000? That's the setup for E.D. Williams, chief of police for Indian Shores.
Monday, May 14 2012 10:05 PM EDT2012-05-15 02:05:51 GMT
Do you love the idea of fresh, locally grown vegetables? From the garden to the table? Nathan and Tina Levy of St. Petersburg do, and what started out as a backyard garden to feed themselves has turned
Nathan and Tina Levy of St. Petersburg have turned their passion for gardening into a thriving enterprise.
Thursday, May 10 2012 10:50 PM EDT2012-05-11 02:50:22 GMT
If you live in Florida, you get a lot of sun. But many of us aren't doing nearly enough to protect ourselves from the powerful, dangerous rays, the CDC reports.
If you live in Florida, you get a lot of sun. But many of us aren't doing nearly enough to protect ourselves from the powerful, dangerous rays, the CDC reports.
Wednesday, May 9 2012 8:07 PM EDT2012-05-10 00:07:44 GMT
Attorneys for those who filed claims against BP after the 2010 oil spill say the company is starting to write some big checks. Business owners predict a big boost to the local economy.
Attorneys for those who filed claims against BP after the 2010 oil spill say the company is starting to write some big checks. Business owners predict a big boost to the local economy.
Tuesday, May 8 2012 9:55 PM EDT2012-05-09 01:55:53 GMT
It's not every day you hear about a python lose on city streets, but that's what someone found in St. Petersburg Tuesday. The python was slithering around on 8th Street and 6th Avenue. Officers got it
It's not every day you hear about a python lose on city streets, but that's what someone found in St. Petersburg Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 8 2012 8:28 PM EDT2012-05-09 00:28:47 GMT
A majority of Pinellas County commissioners say a property tax increase is the only way to pay for nearly $75 million in additional Medicaid costs.
A majority of Pinellas County commissioners say a property tax increase is the only way to pay for nearly $75 million in additional Medicaid costs the state formerly absorbed. They say it's time to send state lawmakers a message about unfunded mandates.
Tuesday, May 8 2012 12:38 AM EDT2012-05-08 04:38:00 GMT
Clerks of court statewide are cutting 800 positions, and reducing hours of service.
Live in Florida and need a court to help you evict somebody? Enforce a child support order? Finalize a foreclosure sale? Pack some extra patience. Clerks of court statewide are cutting 800 positions, and reducing hours of service.
Tuesday, May 8 2012 12:33 AM EDT2012-05-08 04:33:26 GMT
He had little fighting chance for survival -- a baby boy struggling to breathe right after birth. Doctors at All Children's Hospital used a life support system to help him, and say he wouldn't have survived without it.
He had little fighting chance for survival -- a baby boy struggling to breathe right after birth. Doctors at All Children's Hospital used a life support system to help him, and say he wouldn't have survived without it.
Tuesday, May 8 2012 12:31 AM EDT2012-05-08 04:31:42 GMT
March is to tourism what December is to retail, and the numbers are in. Pinellas County broke a huge record with its bed tax in March, and it is on track to make history by August.
March is to tourism what December is to retail, and the numbers are in. Pinellas County broke a huge record with its bed tax in March, and it is on track to make history by August.
Thursday, May 3 2012 9:10 PM EDT2012-05-04 01:10:07 GMT
Don't be surprised if you see an odd-looking vehicle with nobody's hands on the steering wheel this summer. It will be an "autonomous vehicle," using Florida roads as test tracks.
Don't be surprised if you see an odd-looking vehicle with nobody's hands on the steering wheel this summer. It will be an "autonomous vehicle," using Florida roads as test tracks.
Wednesday, May 2 2012 8:48 PM EDT2012-05-03 00:48:58 GMT
The debate over digital billboards is buzzing again in St. Pete.
The debate over digital billboards is buzzing again in St. Pete. Some citizens are pushing to remove dozens of older ones to replace them with a handful of electronic displays. But others want to ban new billboards altogether.
