Pinellas teen accused of randomly shooting, killing woman; father arrested: Deputies
A 14-year-old boy was arrested for first-degree murder after deputies said he randomly shot and killed a woman in Pinellas County on Thursday.
Fairchild’s one-out, 10th-inning RBI double lifts Reds over Tampa Bay Rays 3-2
Stuart Fairchild delivered Cincinnati’s first hit since the fourth-inning, a one-out double that snapped a 10th-inning tie and gave the Reds a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.
Renters in St. Pete facing miserable conditions without air conditioning, not required in state
In the heat of the summer, some families are dealing with hotter temperatures inside their homes than outside.
St. Pete home deemed 'uninhabitable' after fire causes significant damage
A St. Petersburg home in the Coquina Key neighborhood was deemed "uninhabitable" after a fire on Friday, fire crews said.
‘Cocoon’ turns 40: A look back at the movie some St. Petersburg officials didn’t want shot in the city
It’s been 40 years since the movie Cocoon was shot in St. Petersburg but the memory of it lives on.
50 kids help bring 'The Little Mermaid Jr.' to life at Mahaffey Theatre
"It’s a three-week chaotic mess that turns into a beautiful show." That’s how Katrina Young, the education and outreach coordinator for Bill Edwards Foundation For The Arts, playfully described The Little Mermaid Jr. musical theatre camp at the Mahaffey Theatre.
St. Pete police searching for driver in deadly crash
Police in St. Petersburg are asking for help locating a man they say was involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash earlier this week.
St. Pete hotel struck by lightning twice in afternoon storm
The Mari Jean Hotel in St. Pete was struck not once but twice by lightning during a storm earlier this week, the hotel announced on Facebook.
4 teenagers struck by lightning while under tree in downtown St. Pete
Four teenagers are recovering after the tree they were standing under was struck by lightning in downtown St. Petersburg on Thursday.
Meet the three young capybaras that have been staying at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
At Clearwater Marine Aquarium, guests have a chance to chill out with three young capybaras.
Rays stadium deal questioned in Pinellas County Commission meeting, vote scheduled
Pinellas County Commissioners held their first meeting Thursday on the Rays stadium deal.
Teen shot in St. Pete, taken to hospital with critical injuries
A 14-year-old boy is in the hospital after being shot in St. Petersburg, police confirmed Thursday afternoon.
Woman seriously injured in Pinellas County shooting
A shooting in Pinellas County is under investigation.
'If there was a time for happiness, it's now:' Happiness Experiment changes lives through signs
You may have noticed 'Happiness' signs all over St. Pete and Gulfport. There are more than 600 now and the idea is to change the world with only 9 letters.
Pinellas County Schools earns ‘A’ rating for the first time from state education department
All the Tampa Bay area's public school districts received a "C" rating or higher this past school year from the Florida Department of Education. Its report for the 2023-2024 school year was released Wednesday.
Attorney John Trevena speaks after hit-and-run crash left him seriously hurt
He's used to defending accused criminals, but attorney John Trevena and his wife have found themselves to be victims in a serious hit-and-run crash. It happened on U.S. 19 in Pinellas County. FHP troopers are searching for the driver.
Governor DeSantis hammers Hillsborough County School District: 'You do not need to raise anybody's taxes'
Gov. Ron DeSantis sounded off Wednesday on the Hillsborough County School District's attempts to put a referendum on the ballot that asks voters to approve a property tax hike to increase teacher salaries.
Driver rescued from water by good Samaritan after car flew into mangroves, St. Pete firefighters say
St. Petersburg Fire Rescue says a man is in critical condition after his car flew into mangroves on Wednesday afternoon.
Several arrested as Pinellas deputies seize drugs, guns, money from drug operation and a dog-fighting ring
An ongoing narcotics operation and a dog-fighting ring has led to multiple arrests and the seizure of drugs, guns, money, and dogs in Pinellas County.
Governor DeSantis awards St. Petersburg College $7.2M to give students opportunities at high-wage jobs
Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to hold a press conference on Wednesday morning.