St. Pete police distributes $40,000 to local youth organizations

The St. Petersburg Police Department distributed $40,000 in federal grant money to five local organization working to help the youth. The paper checks represent so much more than the value printed on them.

Survey: Some Floridians would hesitate to evacuate during hurricane season due to high gas prices

Gas costs are expected to remain high through the summer – so emergency managers are sharing how to plan around your wallet. The survey found two in five Floridians or 42% of those surveyed would hesitate to evacuate their homes because of prices at the pump. Residents at a St. Pete hurricane prep expo Wednesday said they aren’t surprised.

Admiral Farragut Academy faces lawsuits for bullying, racial harassment

Two families are suing Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg claiming the school did nothing to protect their children from physical abuse and racial harassment. 

Bay Pines National Cemetery holds first in-person Memorial Day ceremony since 2019

About 3,000 attended the Bay Pines National Cemetery's Memorial Day service, commemorating the service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice. It's the cemetery's first in-person ceremony since 2019.

3 Daughters Brewing coming to St. Pete-Clearwater Airport in June

For those traveling through the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, a well-known St. Petersburg brewery will be opening inside as you wait for your flight.

Flag volunteers needed at Bay Pines National Cemetery for Memorial Day

Bay Pines National Cemetery is looking for volunteers to help place flags on all of their veteran gravesites. More than 25,000 flags will need to be placed by this Sunday.

Three Rays homers back McClanahan in 4-0 win over Marlins

Kevin Kiermaier hit Pablo López's first pitch for an inside-the-park home run and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Miami Marlins 4-0 on Tuesday night.

Kelly Ring reflects on interview with convicted murderer Oba Chandler on death row

For locals who have been around long enough, the name "Oba Chandler" can still send shivers down their spines. For Kelly Ring, it was the most fear she ever felt in an interview during her 37-year career at FOX 13.

St. Pete construction company sues former county employee who cost them $1 million

Last week, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office arrested construction and building investigator Andrea Wagner. Now, a construction company is suing her for damages.

3 Daughters Brewing, Men in the Making collaborate on new beverage inspired by youth

As a part of the collaboration with 3 Daughters Brewing, the young men were a part of the whole process from deciding what kind of beverage to make to its design and learning about the business of brewing.

12-year-old girl shot at St. Pete park, police say

The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating after they say a 12-year-old girl was shot in the leg while at a park on Saturday night.  

St. Pete police investigate deadly shooting

One man is dead and another has been arrested following a shooting Saturday morning, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.  

St. Pete religious leaders give endorsement between finalists for Tropicana redevelopment

African American religious leaders in St. Petersburg have said who they want to redevelop Tropicana Field as Mayor Ken Welch is less than two months from picking a developer out of two finalists.