Arrests made in St. Petersburg homicide
Arrests have been made in the shooting death of a man in St. Petersburg.
Bay Area art exhibition is all about 'Summer Heat'
A new Gulf Coast Artists' Alliance exhibition is using the Tampa Bay area's record-setting high temperatures as motivation for the latest artist open call.
Downtown St. Pete restaurant owner sues city, claims it’s not doing enough to enforce law banning public sleep
Ronicca Whaley, the owner of Shiso Crispy in downtown St. Petersburg, said she, her staff and her customers have been harassed and threatened by people sleeping outside her store and in nearby Williams Park.
Man dies after shooting in St. Pete, police investigating
A man died after being shot multiple times in St. Petersburg Tuesday evening, according to officers.
Historic Treehouse Sanctuary in St. Pete reopens with indoor farmers market, big dreams ahead
The Treehouse Sanctuary inside the former Euclid Methodist Church is open to the public for the first time in decades, now hosting indoor farmers markets to fund restoration.
St. Anthony’s Hospital hires two robots to help nurses with labs and prescription pickups
There are two new employees at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Petersburg.
Tampa Bay educator hopes to bring 'once in a lifetime’ shark research trip into the classroom
A Tampa Bay educator hopes to bring a "once in a lifetime’ shark research trip into the classroom
Bay Area creator hopes to make people smile, one postcard at a time
Lifelong creator Archie Perleberg loves to make people smile through postcards, but his postcards are more than meets the eye.
Advocates call on St. Pete leaders to prioritize youth, safe streets in upcoming budget
As city officials begin shaping next year’s budget, residents and community organizers are calling for greater investment in St. Petersburg’s youth — especially in neighborhoods plagued by gun violence.
St. Pete city leaders return to square one as they vote unanimously to move on from Rays deal
City councilors in St. Pete voted unanimously to move on from the deal with the Rays to build a stadium at the old Gas Plant site.
Young performers prepare for 'Legally Blonde the Musical JR.' at Mahaffey Theatre
As 12-year-old aspiring performer Emma Jenkins entered a recent rehearsal for Legally Blonde The Musical JR., she was excited to learn from a long-time Broadway professional, the original show's Elle Woods, Laura Bell Bundy.
Florida man stabs 'longtime acquaintance,' beats him with crowbar in overnight attack: SPPD
A man faces an attempted murder charge after St. Petersburg police say he rode his bike to another man's house in the middle of the night and attacked him.
St. Pete council to vote on dissolving failed Rays stadium deal as Tropicana Field repairs move forward
Tropicana Field is getting closer to its next major repair milestone.
Man arrested for breaking into Habitat for Humanity home under construction: SPPD
A man faces criminal charges after St. Petersburg police say he broke into a home that's being built by the nonprofit Habitat for Humanity.
St. Pete Pier celebrates 5 years with month-long festival
Since its grand reopening in July 2020, the St. Pete Pier has become one of Florida’s most iconic waterfront destinations — blending dining, recreation, and community events across 26 acres of downtown shoreline.
Statewide Missing Child Alert canceled
A statewide Missing Child Alert has been canceled for a 2-year-old girl.
Beach Theatre reopening Friday in St. Pete Beach
The historic Beach Theatre in St. Pete Beach reopens on Friday evening after it was closed for more than a decade.
Rise and Shop: 52nd Annual Sunrise sale brings early bargains to downtown St. Pete
The 52nd annual Sunrise Sale lit up downtown St. Pete early Thursday morning, with dozens of local shops offering steep discounts starting at exactly 6:43 a.m.—timed to the moment the sun peeked over the horizon.
St. Pete woman arrested after 5-year-old eats THC gummies: Police
A St. Petersburg woman has been arrested and a five-year-old is in the hospital after police say the child ate THC gummies while in the woman’s care.
Girls firefighter camp inspires next generation
Camp shows fighting fires can be fun for girls as a career