Teen dies after accidental shooting in St. Pete over the weekend
A 15-year-old, who was handling a gun, died after he was accidentally shot over the weekend in St. Petersburg, police said.
A 15-year-old, who was handling a gun, died after he was accidentally shot over the weekend in St. Petersburg, police said.
What could be next for the Albert Whitted Airport in St. Pete?
Should St. Pete’s city-owned Albert Whitted Airport be used as something else? It’s a question Mayor Ken Welch’s administration wants to answer.
Should St. Pete’s city-owned Albert Whitted Airport be used as something else? It’s a question Mayor Ken Welch’s administration wants to answer.
Toddler with 'hundreds' of injuries dies after being thrown against a wall, St. Pete police say
A 3-year-old had burns, cuts, fractures and "hundreds of small scars covering her body" when she was brought to the hospital after allegedly being thrown against a wall, according to St. Pete police. The child died from her injuries and two adults have been charged with murder.
A 3-year-old had burns, cuts, fractures and "hundreds of small scars covering her body" when she was brought to the hospital after allegedly being thrown against a wall, according to St. Pete police. The child died from her injuries and two adults have been charged with murder.
Bay Area volunteers grow garden to feed those in need
With the rising cost of pretty much everything these days it can be financially hard on a lot of families and with that comes food insecurities, but a Bay Area man is trying to make a difference through community and gardening.
With the rising cost of pretty much everything these days it can be financially hard on a lot of families and with that comes food insecurities, but a Bay Area man is trying to make a difference through community and gardening.
St. Pete City Council votes down putting rent control ordinance on ballot
For the second time this year, St. Petersburg city councilors have voted down putting a rent control ordinance on the ballot.
For the second time this year, St. Petersburg city councilors have voted down putting a rent control ordinance on the ballot.
'Please slow down': St. Pete police see increase in school zone speeding violations
School started in Pinellas County this week, which means more traffic. St. Petersburg police are warning drivers that they need to slow down after noticing a high number of citations issued in school zones.
School started in Pinellas County this week, which means more traffic. St. Petersburg police are warning drivers that they need to slow down after noticing a high number of citations issued in school zones.
Police: 6 shot by gel pellets in St. Pete may have been victims of viral TikTok challenge
Police in St. Petersburg are investigating after several people were shot by gel pellets over the weekend.
Police in St. Petersburg are investigating after several people were shot by gel pellets over the weekend.
St. Pete 'sleep-in' demonstrators bring sleeping bags, tents to City Hall to protest rising rent
A group of St. Pete protesters is pushing for City Council to place a rent control measure on the November ballot. Overnight, they organized a "sleep-in" protest, but law enforcement said they must remove their tents by 7 a.m.
A group of St. Pete protesters is pushing for City Council to place a rent control measure on the November ballot. Overnight, they organized a "sleep-in" protest, but law enforcement said they must remove their tents by 7 a.m.
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch shares vision for Tropicana Field site redevelopment
The process of choosing a developer to transform Tropicana Field and the surrounding area continues after St. Petersburg's new mayor hit the reset button earlier this summer.
The process of choosing a developer to transform Tropicana Field and the surrounding area continues after St. Petersburg's new mayor hit the reset button earlier this summer.
‘I was extremely lucky’: 100-year-old WWII veteran shares secret to long life
A WWII veteran who just celebrated his 100th birthday says moderation and luck is the key to living a long life.
A WWII veteran who just celebrated his 100th birthday says moderation and luck is the key to living a long life.
St. Pete high school unveils new exercise lab for students interested in fitness, medical fields
Lakewood High School students are getting a head start on careers in the fitness and medical field thanks to the school's Athletic Lifestyle Management Academy (ALMA). Tuesday, the school unveiled the program's new exercise lab made possible by their partnerships with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and Valor Fitness.
Lakewood High School students are getting a head start on careers in the fitness and medical field thanks to the school's Athletic Lifestyle Management Academy (ALMA). Tuesday, the school unveiled the program's new exercise lab made possible by their partnerships with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and Valor Fitness.
Company with ‘game-changing’ hurricane hunting technology coming to St. Pete’s Innovation District
St. Pete’s Innovation District, which brings tech jobs to the Bay Area, is continuing to explode.
St. Pete’s Innovation District, which brings tech jobs to the Bay Area, is continuing to explode.
St. Pete police investigating crash that killed 2 teens
Two teenagers lost their lives and a third suffered minor injuries after crashing into a power pole in St. Petersburg early Saturday morning.
Two teenagers lost their lives and a third suffered minor injuries after crashing into a power pole in St. Petersburg early Saturday morning.
New St. Pete mural brings awareness to gun violence in America
A new mural of a peace sign has popped up in St. Petersburg, and it has a very clear message – “Stop gun violence.”
A new mural of a peace sign has popped up in St. Petersburg, and it has a very clear message – “Stop gun violence.”
Uhuru leaders in St. Pete condemn FBI raid related to Russian agent's indictment
Leaders of the Uhuru movement in St. Petersburg are condemning last week's FBI raid on their properties. They were connected to an ongoing federal investigation related to alleged political collusion with Russia.
Leaders of the Uhuru movement in St. Petersburg are condemning last week's FBI raid on their properties. They were connected to an ongoing federal investigation related to alleged political collusion with Russia.
SPFR: 1 adult, 2 children injured in St. Pete house fire
One adult and two children were hospitalized Thursday evening following a house fire in St. Petersburg.
One adult and two children were hospitalized Thursday evening following a house fire in St. Petersburg.
From bananas to boat parades, U.S. Coast Guard in St. Pete covers 400 nautical miles to keep Bay Area safe
Crews from the U.S. Coast Guard in Tampa Bay rush in by boat or aircraft to save people from dire situations. But there is much about the Coast Guard’s work that goes unnoticed.
Crews from the U.S. Coast Guard in Tampa Bay rush in by boat or aircraft to save people from dire situations. But there is much about the Coast Guard’s work that goes unnoticed.
St. Pete residents sleep outside City Hall to demand rent control on November ballot
St. Petersburg residents want to see rent control on the November ballot, and they let the city council know just how important this issue is to the community by staging a sleep-in outside of City Hall.
St. Petersburg residents want to see rent control on the November ballot, and they let the city council know just how important this issue is to the community by staging a sleep-in outside of City Hall.
St. Petersburg leaders to discuss smoking ban at city parks, beaches
St. Pete leaders will meet to discuss smoking restrictions for parks and beaches within the city's limits.
St. Pete leaders will meet to discuss smoking restrictions for parks and beaches within the city's limits.
St. Pete police identify body found at downtown marina
About one week after a body was recovered in St. Petersburg, police said they identified the individual.
About one week after a body was recovered in St. Petersburg, police said they identified the individual.