No foul play suspected after child gets stuck in St. Pete elevator

A child remains in critical condition after he got stuck in an elevator shaft at a St. Petersburg home, first responders say. 

Lealman Innovation Academy students celebrate first-ever prom

Wearing elegant tuxedos and gowns, students at Lealman Innovation Academy danced the night away at the school's first-ever prom. Students were challenged to get graduation and attendance rates up, and their reward to exceeding their goal was a night they'll never forget.

Phillips' infield hit lifts Rays to 2-1 win over Mariners

Manager Scott Servais summarized the Seattle Mariners' 2-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in just a few words.

Free books delivered to Florida students thanks to massive influx of donations

Research shows 88% of high schoolers who don't graduate were struggling to read in third grade. A free book delivery program in Florida aims to turn the tide on literacy.

Pinellas County prosecutors work to extradite man charged in two St. Pete killings

Pinellas County prosecutors charged a man accused in two St. Petersburg killings with two counts of first-degree murder, and now they want him moved to their jail.

St. Pete mayor weighs two finalists for redeveloping Tropicana Field's land

Mayor Ken Welch’s office and city council had 15 new questions for the two finalists the most pressing topic: The drastic spike in rent.

Air taxis could fly commuters across Tampa Bay by 2025

Aircraft that take off and land like a drone could be part of the future of transportation around Tampa Bay.

New waterfront swing tributes St. Petersburg's famous 'Green Benches'

The $20,000 prototype was paid for by the Majeed Foundation and provides a spectacular waterfront seat in a city that made sitting famous.

St. Pete mayor prepares to make design pick for redeveloping Tropicana Field land

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch said he will make his pick for the developer to reshape the Tropicana Field land by June 30 – but first he has some deeper questions for the two finalists. He made the announcement while reflecting on his first 100 days in office on Monday.

From player to coach: Man brings tennis passion to kids in St. Pete community

Coach Rob Perry is teaching kids how to hit a tennis ball in his South St. Pete community through his free program "Sowing Seeds Tennis." He said coaching tennis is more than trying to find the next great tennis star.

$14 million gifted to USF for financial technology initiative

A $14 million gift to the University of South Florida may bring new companies and jobs in financial technology – aka fintech – to the Bay Area. Leaders at the school say the gift is "transformational."

St. Pete city leaders consider revamping waterfront area with a focus on the arts

The section of St. Pete’s waterfront where the Dali Museum and the Mahaffey Theater are located could someday be known as St. Pete’s "Center of the Arts."

Man shot in car, suspect arrested, police say

An 84-year-old man was shot early Saturday morning while sitting in his car at a convenience store, say detectives with the St. Petersburg Police Department.