From Gas Plant resident to St. Pete mayor, Ken Welch's life comes full circle
In the 1980s, St. Pete began its pursuit of baseball and had to find a place to build a stadium. They ultimately decided to build it in the Gas Plant District, dislocating hundreds of Black residents in the segregated, but thriving community. One of those residents was St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch.
In the 1980s, St. Pete began its pursuit of baseball and had to find a place to build a stadium. They ultimately decided to build it in the Gas Plant District, dislocating hundreds of Black residents in the segregated, but thriving community. One of those residents was St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch.
St. Pete police give free steering wheel locks for Kia, Hyundai owners after high number of car thefts
The St. Petersburg Police Department gave out free steering wheel locks to certain car owners as they continue to respond to a high number of Hyundai and Kia car thefts over the last few months. All were given away within a day.
The St. Petersburg Police Department gave out free steering wheel locks to certain car owners as they continue to respond to a high number of Hyundai and Kia car thefts over the last few months. All were given away within a day.
DUI charge, improper timekeeping results in suspensions for 2 St. Pete officers
One officer was accused of DUI after a crash in Hillsborough County. The other was found to have overcharged the department for nearly 100 hours of work time through falsifying timecards.
One officer was accused of DUI after a crash in Hillsborough County. The other was found to have overcharged the department for nearly 100 hours of work time through falsifying timecards.
St. Pete man shot, killed by officer after arming himself with mother's handgun, officials say
A mother and her granddaughter were hiding in a St. Pete home as the woman's son armed himself. The events that occurred after led to a deadly officer-involved shooting during the early-morning hours, officials said.
A mother and her granddaughter were hiding in a St. Pete home as the woman's son armed himself. The events that occurred after led to a deadly officer-involved shooting during the early-morning hours, officials said.
Missing 72-year-old St. Pete man safely located
A St. Petersburg man who was reported missing on Sunday has been safely located.
A St. Petersburg man who was reported missing on Sunday has been safely located.
St. Pete museum highlights quilts depicting stories of Black history in the American West
In the early days of America and into the expansion into the West, a family's story could be interpreted from the quilt on their bed back home and now a St. Petersburg museum is putting those stories of Black pioneers on display.
In the early days of America and into the expansion into the West, a family's story could be interpreted from the quilt on their bed back home and now a St. Petersburg museum is putting those stories of Black pioneers on display.
Accused video voyeur arrested after allegedly recording boy in St. Pete/Clearwater Airport bathroom stall
A Tampa man is facing video voyeurism charges after deputies say they found more than 150 photos on his phone that appeared to be taken of people in bathroom stalls while investigating a complaint from an 11-year-old boy.
A Tampa man is facing video voyeurism charges after deputies say they found more than 150 photos on his phone that appeared to be taken of people in bathroom stalls while investigating a complaint from an 11-year-old boy.
Mother, daughter accused of burning woman's body in South St. Pete alley
St. Petersburg police have arrested a second woman for allegedly helping her daughter burn the body of a 31-year-old Pinellas County woman.
St. Petersburg police have arrested a second woman for allegedly helping her daughter burn the body of a 31-year-old Pinellas County woman.
Gabby Gifford campaign tour stops in Tampa Bay area to promote gun safety laws
Retired US Representative Gabby Giffords campaign is in the Tampa Bay area Friday as she makes her way across the country to promote gun safety legislation.
Retired US Representative Gabby Giffords campaign is in the Tampa Bay area Friday as she makes her way across the country to promote gun safety legislation.
Tampa Bay runners will hit the streets to honor Memphis jogger found dead after abduction
Friday marks one week since Eliza Fletcher was abducted while on her early morning run in Memphis, Tennessee. The 34-year-old’s body was found three days later behind an abandoned house.
Friday marks one week since Eliza Fletcher was abducted while on her early morning run in Memphis, Tennessee. The 34-year-old’s body was found three days later behind an abandoned house.
St. Pete mayor eliminates deputy mayor position following City Hall resignations, bullying allegations
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch announced there will no longer be a deputy mayor in his administration after two city officials resigned last week.
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch announced there will no longer be a deputy mayor in his administration after two city officials resigned last week.
Police arrest woman accused of setting body on fire in St. Pete alley last month
Police have arrested a Pinellas Park woman accused of setting a dead body on fire in a St. Pete alley last month, causing severe damage to the remains.
Police have arrested a Pinellas Park woman accused of setting a dead body on fire in a St. Pete alley last month, causing severe damage to the remains.
Crash blocks traffic in northbound lanes of Howard Frankland Bridge
The view from SkyFOX shows some major backups for Pinellas County drivers trying to get to Tampa on the Howard Frankland Bridge/Interstate 275.
The view from SkyFOX shows some major backups for Pinellas County drivers trying to get to Tampa on the Howard Frankland Bridge/Interstate 275.
Powerboat race draws international crowd to St. Petersburg
The second-annual P1 St. Pete Powerboat Grand Prix wrapped up Sunday afternoon, and brought 60 race teams to the Bay Area from around the world, including Australia, Sweden, Norway, Canada, New Zealand, and Italy.
The second-annual P1 St. Pete Powerboat Grand Prix wrapped up Sunday afternoon, and brought 60 race teams to the Bay Area from around the world, including Australia, Sweden, Norway, Canada, New Zealand, and Italy.
Sunshine Skyway shines light on ovarian cancer
The Sunshine Skyway is changing colors again in hopes of bringing attention to Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
The Sunshine Skyway is changing colors again in hopes of bringing attention to Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Rays beat Yankees 9-0 to move within 5 games in AL East
Jeffrey Springs pitched neatly into the sixth inning, Christian Bethancourt hit a seventh-inning two-run homer, and the Tampa Bay Rays moved within five games of the AL East-leading New York Yankees with a 9-0 victory on Friday night.
Jeffrey Springs pitched neatly into the sixth inning, Christian Bethancourt hit a seventh-inning two-run homer, and the Tampa Bay Rays moved within five games of the AL East-leading New York Yankees with a 9-0 victory on Friday night.
St. Pete deputy mayor resigns following bullying allegations
St. Pete deputy mayor Stephanie Owens has resigned in the wake of allegations she participated in a "hostile work environment." The city's now-former communications director resigned Thursday, citing an "overall culture of bullying."
St. Pete deputy mayor Stephanie Owens has resigned in the wake of allegations she participated in a "hostile work environment." The city's now-former communications director resigned Thursday, citing an "overall culture of bullying."
Tampa Bay Rowdies' defender makes shocking return after broken ankle
Five months after a broken ankle should have ended his season, Robert Castellanos was back at Al Lang Stadium playing in his first full game since the injury.
Five months after a broken ankle should have ended his season, Robert Castellanos was back at Al Lang Stadium playing in his first full game since the injury.
Sisters to host pop-up lemonade stand at Rowdies game to raise money for kids battling cancer
With September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a pop-up lemonade stand will be at the Tampa Bay Rowdies game raising money to kids battling the disease.
With September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a pop-up lemonade stand will be at the Tampa Bay Rowdies game raising money to kids battling the disease.
Powerboat Grand Prix returns to St. Pete Pier Labor Day weekend
The P1 Offshore Powerboat Grand Prix is returning to downtown St. Petersburg for the Labor Day weekend.
The P1 Offshore Powerboat Grand Prix is returning to downtown St. Petersburg for the Labor Day weekend.