Vigils, rallies across Bay Area add to mounting US support for Ukraine
As Russian troops look to topple Ukraine's major cities, those in Tampa Bay with relatives there are desperate for the fighting to stop.
As Russian troops look to topple Ukraine's major cities, those in Tampa Bay with relatives there are desperate for the fighting to stop.
St. Pete 4th grader named TIME Kid of the Year finalist for dedication to saving oceans
Miles Fetherston-Resch is making a difference to protect the environment and now he is a finalist for Time Magazine's Kid of the Year.
Miles Fetherston-Resch is making a difference to protect the environment and now he is a finalist for Time Magazine's Kid of the Year.
St. Petersburg joins nationwide protests against Russian invasion of Ukraine
Anger over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could be felt in downtown St. Pete over the weekend.
Anger over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could be felt in downtown St. Pete over the weekend.
Bay Area Coast Guard station is the country’s largest and busiest
Hidden off of Roosevelt Boulevard and the Fairchild Drive area of Pinellas County lies a diamond in the rough. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater operates out of the northern part of the St. Pete Clearwater International Airport and is the largest and busiest Air Station in the Coast Guard.
Hidden off of Roosevelt Boulevard and the Fairchild Drive area of Pinellas County lies a diamond in the rough. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater operates out of the northern part of the St. Pete Clearwater International Airport and is the largest and busiest Air Station in the Coast Guard.
IndyCar drivers test Grand Prix track in downtown St. Pete Friday
After raising the flag over St. Petersburg Thursday, drivers tested out the downtown track Friday afternoon – The city is in full-on race mode as events get underway for the 18th annual Firestone Grand Prix.
After raising the flag over St. Petersburg Thursday, drivers tested out the downtown track Friday afternoon – The city is in full-on race mode as events get underway for the 18th annual Firestone Grand Prix.
St. Pete man honors beloved dog by creating free roadside pet food pantry
When Mark James lost his beloved dog, Hank, to cancer, he decided to honor him by giving back to pets in need.
When Mark James lost his beloved dog, Hank, to cancer, he decided to honor him by giving back to pets in need.
‘Nobody is safe’: Ukrainian-Americans in St. Pete pray for family members following Russian invasion
Several hundred Ukrainian-Americans gathered in St. Pete Thursday night to decry the beginning of a war in their native country and pray their family members would survive.
Several hundred Ukrainian-Americans gathered in St. Pete Thursday night to decry the beginning of a war in their native country and pray their family members would survive.
New St. Pete mayor raises Grand Prix flag ahead of weekend
You can almost hear the engines revving. The St. Petersburg Firestone Grand Prix will soon be underway.
You can almost hear the engines revving. The St. Petersburg Firestone Grand Prix will soon be underway.
70-year-old St. Pete smokehouse prides itself in preparing Florida’s oldest cuisine
The aroma from Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish fills the air in Pasadena. The Bay Area smokes more than 250,000 pounds of fish a year.
The aroma from Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish fills the air in Pasadena. The Bay Area smokes more than 250,000 pounds of fish a year.
Firestone Grand Prix rolls back into St. Pete this weekend
The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, which brings several thousand people to the area, returns this weekend.
The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, which brings several thousand people to the area, returns this weekend.
St. Pete man creates app to help travelers stay organized when planning group trips
As travel demand picks up, group trips are on the horizon again and a St. Pete entrepreneur hopes his new app will make planning a little easier.
As travel demand picks up, group trips are on the horizon again and a St. Pete entrepreneur hopes his new app will make planning a little easier.
2 15-year-old boys shot in South St. Petersburg alley; shooter unknown
One teen is hospitalized with serious injuries and another had a 'superficial' wound after a shooting in South St. Pete. Police say they do not have anyone in custody.
One teen is hospitalized with serious injuries and another had a 'superficial' wound after a shooting in South St. Pete. Police say they do not have anyone in custody.
Driver dies following crash on Tyrone Boulevard in St. Pete, police say
St. Pete police are investigating a deadly crash that occurred Monday.
St. Pete police are investigating a deadly crash that occurred Monday.
'Food will win the war': Grouper's thrust into popularity during WWI
Grouper wasn't exactly what they call a "trash-fish," but not far off. It received its first push towards popularity in March 1917, on the eve of the United States entering World War I.
Grouper wasn't exactly what they call a "trash-fish," but not far off. It received its first push towards popularity in March 1917, on the eve of the United States entering World War I.
Florida lawmakers aim to cut solar power energy buybacks by 75%
Recent polling shows a bill that would make significant changes to the way utility bills are calculated for customers with solar power is widely unpopular.
Recent polling shows a bill that would make significant changes to the way utility bills are calculated for customers with solar power is widely unpopular.
Future of Albert Whitted Airport up in the air amid impact study
On Friday, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch addressed a study he's called for to evaluate the economic and community impact of keeping Albert Whitted Airport or possibly redeveloping the 119-acre, city-owned property.
On Friday, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch addressed a study he's called for to evaluate the economic and community impact of keeping Albert Whitted Airport or possibly redeveloping the 119-acre, city-owned property.
$4.9 million federal grant will expand Cross Bay ferry capacity, schedule
A new $4.9 million federal grant will allow the transit authority to buy a 350-seat ferry. The new boat would more than double the capacity of their current ship. It would also mean the ability to expand the ferry’s schedule.
A new $4.9 million federal grant will allow the transit authority to buy a 350-seat ferry. The new boat would more than double the capacity of their current ship. It would also mean the ability to expand the ferry’s schedule.
Gandy Boulevard reopens following crash
Eastbound traffic on the Gandy Bridge is following once again following a traffic crash Thursday afternoon.
Eastbound traffic on the Gandy Bridge is following once again following a traffic crash Thursday afternoon.
Nearly 1 in 4 St. Pete renters spend half their income on housing, study shows
A recent study shows rent in St. Petersburg jumped nearly 25% in 2021, making the jump the third-highest increase in the entire country.
A recent study shows rent in St. Petersburg jumped nearly 25% in 2021, making the jump the third-highest increase in the entire country.
Want to cut back on plastics? There (will be) an app for that
An app that tracks single-use plastics could help users cut back their usage and waste. The app will be developed thanks in part to a $500,000 EPA grant awarded to Eckerd College.
An app that tracks single-use plastics could help users cut back their usage and waste. The app will be developed thanks in part to a $500,000 EPA grant awarded to Eckerd College.