St. Pete police search for motorcyclist who fled from traffic stop
Officers in St. Petersburg are asking for the public's help in tracking down a motorcyclist who was pulled over for speeding, but then sped away from police.
Accidental electrocution cuts short life of beloved St. Pete beekeeper, father
A St. Petersburg man died doing what he loved, helping honeybees. The tragic accident happened while Jeffrey Johnston was working to remove a hive.
St. Pete’s mayoral race goes to general election after candidates fail to secure half the vote
In a little more than two months, voters will elect former County Commissioner Ken Welch or City Councilman Robert Blackmon as the new mayor of St. Petersburg.
Ken Welch, Robert Blackmon advance to November runoff in St. Pete mayoral race
St. Pete residents decided Tuesday they want current mayor Rick Kriseman's favorite -- Ken Welch -- to be on November's ballot, but they weren't completely won over. With eight candidates on the ballot, Welch was not able to exceed the 50% threshold to win outright, leaving room for Robert Blackmon to continue making his case to voters.
Learn to harvest rainfall, conserve water to reduce runoff pollution
Pinellas County along with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences (IFAS) wants to educate the public about ways people can conserve water and prevent runoff pollution.
St. Pete gives away free downtown parking spots to those getting COVID-19 shots
The first 500 people to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at St. Petersburg city hall on Sunday got a month-long pass to park for free downtown.
Driver, father of baby who died in St. Petersburg crash charged with manslaughter
Almost two weeks after a Nissan Rogue crashed into a tree in St. Petersburg, killing two of the six people inside, police have arrested the driver, who is also the father of one of the victims. Officers are using this case to warn drivers of this apparently dangerous stretch of road.
St. Petersburg sees vegan businesses boom
In St. Petersburg's Grand Central District, Celine Beltgens is making a mark in the growing vegan industry. The sweet-treat offerings of Valhalla Bakery juxtapose with the savory options at Freya's. Valkyrie Doughnuts is just a few doors down.
Allegiant announces new nonstop flights from St. Pete to Key West starting this November
Allegiant Airlines has announced a new nonstop route to Key West from St. Petersburg beginning in November.
No-cost yoga classes reach underserved populations of St. Pete
Mindful Movement Florida is on a mission to bring valuable health information to underserved populations and help people move in a purposeful and positive way through yoga.
Stalemate over use of city-owned land puts Dalí Museum expansion on hold
A big effort to expand the Dalí Museum and build new technology has stopped in its tracks. The museum, the city, and nearby Mahaffey Theater couldn’t come to an agreement before a crucial deadline.
'Crow a Day' exhibit honors memory of artist's mother
Artist Karen Bondarchuk created a collection of work that honored her mother's battle with dementia in 2010. Her exhibit is currently on display at the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art..
Radar identifies three possible graves under Tropicana Field parking lots
The city of St. Petersburg will explore the next steps after archaeologists recently found a lost cemetery with three possible graves at Tropicana Field, the latest in an effort to uncover erased African American cemeteries in Tampa Bay.
St. Petersburg Museum of History asks for submissions of African American and LGBTQIA+ history
The St. Petersburg Museum of History is asking community members to submit images, objects, documents, and personal stories in an effort to build its archive of African American and LGBTQIA+ histories.
‘We need to be smarter’: Pediatric physician pleads with parents to take delta variant seriously
A top doctor from one of the state’s largest children’s hospitals is pleading with parents to take the delta variant seriously as hundreds of thousands of students head back to school in Pinellas County without a mask mandate.
‘A success story’: Lakewood Elementary teachers in St. Pete first to receive $1,000 bonuses
After going from an "F" school to an "A" school, the teachers of Lakewood Elementary in St. Pete were among the first in Florida to receive their $1,000 bonus.
Find a little of everything at Skyway Marina Mall in St. Petersburg
Skyway Marina Mall is 80,000 square feet of shopping in St. Petersburg. It’s an indoor flea market, bazaar, and marketplace merged into one.
New COVID-19 testing site opens in St. Pete to meet demand
Community testing sites have been closed for several months now, but with COVID-19 cases on the rise once again, the demand for testing has also gone up. One of those sites is opening in St. Petersburg.
Casting call for ‘romantic movie’ being shot in St. Pete
One production company is searching for extras to be in a film that’s being shot right in downtown St. Petersburg.
Pop-up vaccine sites see slight traffic increase as pressure to get the shot builds
Folks showing up at pop-up vaccine clinics around the Bay Area say 'better late than never' as the pressure to get vaccinated builds across Florida.