Man charged with inciting a riot, accused of throwing object at St. Pete police chief
An armed demonstrator is accused of throwing an object at St. Petersburg's police chief on Wednesday night after the crowd was asked to use the sidewalk rather than blocking a street, officials said.
Equality in communities built through supporting black-owned businesses
Entrepreneurs say one way to make an impact during the nation’s reckoning following the murder of George Floyd is to support black-owned businesses.
St. Petersburg leaders to protesters: Unity is the only way forward
St. Petersburg leaders and the African-American community are working to show unity in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Armed man arrested during St. Pete protests after throwing 'projectile' at chief, police say
After a day of trying to convince demonstrators that unity was the key to moving forward, St. Petersburg police brought out the riot gear and lined up to block protesters outside their headquarters.
St. Pete police make 23 arrests, find backpack full of 'mortars' Tuesday night
Police in St. Pete arrested nearly two dozen people during protests Tuesday night, including one person found with a backpack full of "mortars," or large fireworks.
St. Pete officers to start wearing 'always-on' body cameras
St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway demonstrated Tuesday the new body-worn cameras he and four other officers will be testing over the next several weeks.
Clearwater NAACP call on law enforcement to adopt citizen review boards
Police departments in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota all have citizen review boards, created years ago as a bridge between departments and the communities they serve.
Protesters block roads in St. Petersburg as leaders meet to address public concerns
Protests resumed Tuesday in St. Petersburg after officers were forced to arrest people who they say were trying to incite violence the night before.
Treasure hunter hopes to return diamond ring to owner after finding jewelry in water near John's Pass
A treasure hunter came across his "best find ever" while hunting with a metal detector on Madeira Beach.
Three arrested in St. Pete after police find bricks, bottles, and gas can in SUV
Police in St. Pete say they made four arrests Monday night and into Tuesday morning following protests in front of the police department downtown. The arrests came after several hours of peaceful protests involving about 150 demonstrators.
Protesters brave downpours, remain peaceful in St. Petersburg Monday
Protests outside the St. Petersburg Police Department remained peaceful Monday.
Herd of mating manatees spotted in waters off Indian Rocks Beach
These manatees were just looking for love this weekend.
St. Petersburg welcomes protesters; will arrest those breaking the law, police chief says
Chanting "No justice, no peace," "Silence is compliance," and "arrest the police," rallies in St. Petersburg were largely peaceful.
St. Petersburg rally for George Floyd draws large crowd
Hundreds of people gathered in St. Petersburg for a rally in honor of George Floyd Saturday afternoon.
Florida's tax-free holiday for hurricane supplies lasts until June 4
Hurricane season isn't waiting for the COVID-19 pandemic to wrap up. As residents head out to gather their supplies, they're having to do things a little differently.
'We better not ever see that here:' Bay Area law enforcement react to actions of Minnesota officers
Police chiefs and sheriffs from Tampa to St. Petersburg are standing in solidarity after the death of George Floyd in Minnesota, saying the officers involved must be held accountable.
St. Pete Beach officials against rapid bus system, despite federal funds
You may have heard President Trump was tweeting about St. Petersburg last night.
President announces funding for transit system connecting downtown St. Pete to beaches
St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman's tweet about a transit project that will link downtown to Pinellas County beaches came on the heels of a tweet by President Donald Trump announcing that funding for the project has been allocated.
Social distancing restrictions lifted at Pinellas beaches, pools, playgrounds
Pinellas County is relaxing COVID-19 restrictions on beaches, pools and playgrounds. Leaders voted Thursday to lift the local mandates, but are urging people to continue physical distancing and wearing masks in public.
Diamondback rattlesnake spotted on Dunedin Causeway
The diamondback rattlesnake can be found all around Florida, and Dunedin is no exception.