Oakdale Christmas display brings magic to St. Petersburg for 45th year
Powered by high-capacity electric meters, Ted Kresge’s winter wonderland draws 1,100 amps – the equivalent of around six houses. It’s been a St. Pete tradition for 45 years straight.
Racial justice program at USF gives students tools to advocate for equity
Students are often at the helm of social change, and that’s what some Tampa Bay universities want to tap into through a new racial justice fellowship at the University of South Florida.
Judge rejects latest lawsuit over greyhound racing ban
A Leon County circuit judge Friday rejected a lawsuit that alleged a 2018 voter-approved ballot measure banning greyhound racing in Florida resulted in an unconstitutional “taking” of property.
St. Pete artist resurrects hand-painted sign industry after going flat in the 1980s
Anyone who's driven around St. Petersburg has seen the iconic, hand-painted signage of Sun Signs.
Endangered $3,800 macaw stolen from St .Pete pet shop found safe, suspect arrested
Andy Burnett is facing grand theft charges in connection with a $3,800 bird stolen from the Animal House Pet Center that was safely reunited with the shop owners on Thursday, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Winter Beach opens this weekend at St. Pete pier
A winter wonderland is coming to the St. Petersburg pier, starting this weekend.
St. Petersburg trio accused of using PPP loans to fund drug operation
Several suspected drug dealers in St. Petersburg are accused of cheating the government out of funds aimed at helping small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rare albino dolphin calf spotted in water off Shore Acres
Dolphins are a common sight off our coast, but not like this one. A Pinellas County man caught a glimpse of a rare calf swimming near his backyard.
All Children’s Hospital hosting free cooking classes for kids to encourage healthy eating
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital hopes kids and families embrace healthy eating habits and new recipes and they’re using a free weekly cooking class to help.
Group demands St. Pete lawmakers make affordable housing top priority
A group of more than 200 people gathered in St. Petersburg to demand city leaders do something about soaring rent prices.
St. Pete community mourns the loss of murdered transgender woman, suspect still at large
Community activists, friends and family members of 25-year-old Jenny de Leon gathered at Vinoy Park Saturday night for a vigil honoring her life.
Mockingbird faces new challengers as Florida state symbol
Florida has a range of state symbols, including the Florida panther, the manatee, the American alligator, and orange juice. But frustration over Florida's state bird is mounting as lawmakers propose ditching the mockingbird for something a little more representative of the Sunshine State's winged population.
Morean Arts Center expands art therapy program to include clay pottery classes for veterans
The 'Art of Valor' program at Morean Arts Center in St. Pete gives an opportunity for veterans to meet others and have a creative outlet through glass-blowing, photography and making clay art.
Report: St. Pete scooter rider says he didn't try to avoid hitting elderly bicyclist, killing her
Alvera Minutello was bicycling to a Publix in St. Pete when a 22-year-old on an electric scooter slammed into her. The 77-year-old died a few days after the crash. Investigators said the suspect spotted her 80 feet away but made no attempt to avoid a collision.
Police: Man walked off with endangered $3,800 macaw
The Animal House Pet Center in St. Pete is missing a very expensive bird, and police are hoping a slipped mask will help them identify the thief.
Search underway for vehicle caught on camera leaving hit-and-run that killed St. Pete veteran
The St. Petersburg Police Department has released a video that possibly shows the vehicle that hit and killed a Navy veteran and then took off.
Officials target undoing racial divides created by Florida highways, interstates
Historians say Tampa Bay is among the areas with highway designs that displaced minorities and created racial inequity. Instead of connecting communities, highways were used to racially divide neighborhoods.
St. Pete police arrest electric scooter rider after deadly head-on collision with elderly bicyclist
Police in St. Pete have arrested an electric scooter rider for manslaughter, days after they say he collided head-on with an elderly bicyclist. Investigators said he didn't swerve out of the woman's way, even though most of the lane was clear.
Following grandfather’s footsteps, St. Pete woman applies chemical engineering background at distillery
Clara loves being a chemical engineer and her expertise landed her a job at the St. Petersburg Distillery. She has advice for any young girls out there following in her footsteps: Be confident and keep pushing forward.
Elderly Navy veteran who just finished chemotherapy killed in St. Pete hit-and-run crash
The family of a Navy veteran, hit and killed while crossing the street in St. Petersburg, is making a plea for answers.