Tampa Bay Rowdies stadium packed for World Cup watch party

A high-energy World Cup run ended in heartbreak Monday night as the U.S. men's national team fell 4-1 to Belgium, wrapping up an emotional evening for hundreds of fans at Al Lang Stadium.

DeSantis vetoes $2 million grant for St. Petersburg animal shelter

A St. Petersburg animal shelter has paused its major expansion project after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a requested $2 million in state funding.

Missing scuba diver found dead off Treasure Island Beach, police say

The Treasure Island Police Department is investigating the death of a scuba diver after a body was found floating off the beach..

From Greece to St. Pete: Mythos Greek Bistro brings traditional menu to their outdoor patio

It began as a vision to bring an authentic taste of Greece to the downtown St. Petersburg area, and, Danjel Morina and Konstantinos Chillias were able to bring that vision to life in the form of Mythos Greek Bistro.

St. Pete boating: Police project historic Fourth of July traffic spike

Marine law enforcement crews are heavily reinforcing patrols around St. Petersburg to crack down on impaired operators as historic holiday crowds arrive on local waterways.

Fourth of July weekend lane closures: Bay Area interstates, highways and bridges affected through next week

Drivers traveling across the Bay Area should prepare for overnight lane closures and ongoing construction projects as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) continues roadwork throughout the region next week.

St. Petersburg homicide suspect facing charges in killing of 86-year-old man and dog: Police

A suspect is facing charges in connection with the deadly shooting of an 86-year-old man and the killing of the victim's family dog in St. Petersburg earlier this week, police announced Thursday.

St. Pete selects developers with affordable housing plans for Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch announced Thursday that the city has selected two local developer partnerships to move forward with the long-awaited redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District, calling the decision the beginning of a new chapter after decades of waiting.

St. Petersburg spring training history: How the Grapefruit League was born

The historic legacy of Florida spring training continues to thrive as millions of fans gather to watch baseball games under the sunshine. The warm weather tradition originally traced back to local leaders who envisioned a tropical haven for players to prepare for the season. 

Three brothers build booming World Cup jersey business

A trio of brothers turned their lifelong passion for soccer into a thriving mobile business as fans gather across Florida to celebrate the FIFA World Cup.

St. Petersburg hoists flag to kick off America 250 celebrations

St. Petersburg leaders and community members gathered outside City Hall on Wednesday morning for a special flag raising ceremony to kick off Independence Day festivities early.

St. Pete police identify suspect after 86-year-old man, family dog killed

St. Petersburg police have released new details in a homicide investigation after an 86-year-old man was found dead Tuesday in the 5800 block of 11th Street South.

Homicide investigation underway in St. Pete, no suspect in custody: Police

St. Petersburg police officers are investigating a homicide after a victim was found dead on 11th Street South on Tuesday. Investigators say they suspect foul play but have not yet made any arrests.