High-tech hurricane tracking system uses drones above and below water
The director of NOAA, John Cortinas said his organization is partnering with the company Saildrone to launch a mission that will let them see parts of hurricanes not normally visible to humans.
The director of NOAA, John Cortinas said his organization is partnering with the company Saildrone to launch a mission that will let them see parts of hurricanes not normally visible to humans.
Report shows rent prices leveling-off around Tampa Bay, but residents still struggle
There may be a glimmer of hope for Tampa-area renters who have been battered by some of the nation’s sharpest rent increases.
There may be a glimmer of hope for Tampa-area renters who have been battered by some of the nation’s sharpest rent increases.
St. Pete pickleball league sees rise in popularity
Over the last few years, pickleball has been rising in popularity, and its considered one of the fastest growing sports in the US.
Over the last few years, pickleball has been rising in popularity, and its considered one of the fastest growing sports in the US.
St. Pete reviewing Tropicana Field redevelopment feedback from community meetings
After a thousand people in St. Pete offered feedback on the future of the Tropicana Field site, the city is now reviewing the community's input.
After a thousand people in St. Pete offered feedback on the future of the Tropicana Field site, the city is now reviewing the community's input.
From Russia to Florida: FBI halts Russian agent's 7-year influence campaign
A Russian foreign agent was involved in spreading false information and influencing city politics in St. Petersburg, Florida, according to the FBI. Officials did not specify which local political group was involved, but Uhuru leaders later confirmed it was their group referenced in the indictment.
A Russian foreign agent was involved in spreading false information and influencing city politics in St. Petersburg, Florida, according to the FBI. Officials did not specify which local political group was involved, but Uhuru leaders later confirmed it was their group referenced in the indictment.
Bird surrendered to St. Pete pet shop finds fame in viral TikTok videos with new owners
A two-year-old African grey parrot from St. Petersburg has become quite the social media star on TikTok with over 756,000 followers and is gaining the attention of academics for his accuracy when it comes to identifying colors and objects.
A two-year-old African grey parrot from St. Petersburg has become quite the social media star on TikTok with over 756,000 followers and is gaining the attention of academics for his accuracy when it comes to identifying colors and objects.
Body found at St. Petersburg marina
St. Pete police are investigating after a body was discovered at a downtown marina.
St. Pete police are investigating after a body was discovered at a downtown marina.
St. Petersburg leaders receive report on reoccurring odor in Childs Park neighborhood
The St. Pete City Council went over a 167-page report that addresses an odor in the Childs Park neighborhood that residents have been smelling for years.
The St. Pete City Council went over a 167-page report that addresses an odor in the Childs Park neighborhood that residents have been smelling for years.
Habitat for Humanity continues growth of St. Pete's affordable housing options
St. Petersburg’s mayor has chosen Habitat for Humanity as the developer for two properties in the city to bring relief to the city’s housing crisis.
St. Petersburg’s mayor has chosen Habitat for Humanity as the developer for two properties in the city to bring relief to the city’s housing crisis.
TikTok trend may be to blame for increasing car thefts in St. Pete, police say
St. Petersburg police are seeing a spike in car thefts and an alarming new social media trend might be to blame, detectives said Thursday.
St. Petersburg police are seeing a spike in car thefts and an alarming new social media trend might be to blame, detectives said Thursday.
St. Pete man accused of stealing over 100 bronze vases from graves at cemetery
A Pinellas County man is accused of stealing $150,000 worth of memorial vases off grave sites in a St. Petersburg cemetery. Detectives say he scrapped the heavy metal vases for cash, claiming he found them near the grounds.
A Pinellas County man is accused of stealing $150,000 worth of memorial vases off grave sites in a St. Petersburg cemetery. Detectives say he scrapped the heavy metal vases for cash, claiming he found them near the grounds.
Child ‘accidentally’ shot, killed in St. Pete was once reported missing, police say
Police are investigating after they say a 9-year-old boy was killed in what appears to be an accidental shooting.
Police are investigating after they say a 9-year-old boy was killed in what appears to be an accidental shooting.
Boy dies in accidental shooting at St. Pete apartment, police say
The boy died from a gunshot wound at the scene, according to officers with the St. Petersburg Police Department.
The boy died from a gunshot wound at the scene, according to officers with the St. Petersburg Police Department.
St. Pete shoppers take advantage of Sunrise Sale — in pajamas
Shoppers wearing pajamas hit the stores in downtown St. Pete in hopes of snagging all the best deals at local shops during the annual Sunrise Sale.
Shoppers wearing pajamas hit the stores in downtown St. Pete in hopes of snagging all the best deals at local shops during the annual Sunrise Sale.
Shore Acres opens revitalized rec center to public
After a nearly two-year revitalization project, the new Shore Acres recreation center is officially open to the public.
After a nearly two-year revitalization project, the new Shore Acres recreation center is officially open to the public.
St. Pete leaders continue gathering input on Tropicana Field site redevelopment
The city of St. Petersburg held the second of three community meetings designed to get input on how the Tropicana Field site should be redeveloped.
The city of St. Petersburg held the second of three community meetings designed to get input on how the Tropicana Field site should be redeveloped.
St. Petersburg ceramist uses art to speak on social justice
A local St. Petersburg artist doesn't focus on beauty when it comes to her work. She sends social justice messages through her ceramic pieces.
A local St. Petersburg artist doesn't focus on beauty when it comes to her work. She sends social justice messages through her ceramic pieces.
St. Pete leaders allow secondary dwelling on properties to target current housing crisis
St. Petersburg residents can now build accessory dwelling units or garage apartments on their home’s property after city council officially approved the housing option Thursday.
St. Petersburg residents can now build accessory dwelling units or garage apartments on their home’s property after city council officially approved the housing option Thursday.
St. Pete leaders approve first step toward major Dalí Museum expansion on November ballot
City leaders just approved the first step toward expanding the Dalí museum in St. Petersburg. The museum wants to add more space for conferences, education areas for kids and galleries, but they had to build out onto city-owned property to do it.
City leaders just approved the first step toward expanding the Dalí museum in St. Petersburg. The museum wants to add more space for conferences, education areas for kids and galleries, but they had to build out onto city-owned property to do it.
St. Pete mobile pantry offers free food during 40-year-high inflation
Whether it's groceries, rent, gas or just about anything else, Reach St. Pete's Alexia Morrison says the higher costs are having an especially hard impact on folks who already have very little.
Whether it's groceries, rent, gas or just about anything else, Reach St. Pete's Alexia Morrison says the higher costs are having an especially hard impact on folks who already have very little.