A debate that has boiled for months about how to prevent seabirds from becoming snared in fishing gear at one of Florida’s premier angling locations may soon enter its final chapter. Thousands of ...

Part of the Skyway Fishing Pier is shutting down on Monday after the Florida Department of Transportation recently completed ...

The original Sunshine Skyway Bridge opened in 1954, with an addition in 1969 to make it a four-lane bridge, according to the ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — New fishing regulations are now in effect at the world's longest fishing pier — the Sunshine Skyway Pier. The changes are intended to keep pelicans around the pier safe after ...

The Florida State Parks website, run by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), states about 0.6 miles of ...

In 2008, the eastern bridge, built in 1954, was closed to fishing. It had a 54-year lifespan when it was deemed structurally ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) has voted to approve staff recommendations for new rules for fishermen on the Skyway Fishing Pier. The rules come after hundreds ...

CLOSED  Effective Monday, part of the Skyway Fishing Pier is closed indefinitely after a structural inspection. What to know ...

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will discuss approving final rules regulating fishing at Skyway Fishing Pier to save pelicans on Wednesday.

After inspections, officials determine about a half-mile of span, accessed from Manatee County, can no longer safely handle ...

Several new rules meant to reduce seabird entanglements in fishing gear could be coming to the popular fishing spot. Max Chesnes is the Tampa Bay Times' environment and climate reporter, covering ...