Pinellas County painter taught by 'Florida Highwaymen' artist helps honor legacy
The group got their start in Ft. Pierce during segregation. They were not allowed to display their work in galleries, so they sold their paintings from the trunks of their cars.
The group got their start in Ft. Pierce during segregation. They were not allowed to display their work in galleries, so they sold their paintings from the trunks of their cars.
Person of interest in custody following deadly South St. Pete shootings
St. Petersburg police say a person of interest is in custody following two separate murders where the gunman seemed to have randomly approached the victims.
St. Petersburg police say a person of interest is in custody following two separate murders where the gunman seemed to have randomly approached the victims.
Man police link to seemingly random St. Pete killings now charged in similar Tampa shooting incident
The person of interest in two deadly, and apparently random, shootings in St. Petersburg this week now also faces charges related to similar incident in neighboring Hillsborough County. Before the arrest was announced Thursday, police seemed concerned they could be facing a serial killing situation.
The person of interest in two deadly, and apparently random, shootings in St. Petersburg this week now also faces charges related to similar incident in neighboring Hillsborough County. Before the arrest was announced Thursday, police seemed concerned they could be facing a serial killing situation.
St. Pete approves plan for new affordable, workforce housing complex as rents continue to rise
St. Petersburg city council approved a plan Thursday for a new affordable and workforce housing complex to help address the city’s housing crisis and rising rents.
St. Petersburg city council approved a plan Thursday for a new affordable and workforce housing complex to help address the city’s housing crisis and rising rents.
Mother of missing St. Pete teen to face daughter’s killer in court, hopes he leads officials to her body
St. Petersburg police are still looking for a pregnant teen who disappeared in 2012 after a recent search in Alabama did not lead to the girl's remains.
St. Petersburg police are still looking for a pregnant teen who disappeared in 2012 after a recent search in Alabama did not lead to the girl's remains.
Montas pitches into 7th, Murphy homers, A's beat Rays 4-2
Frankie Montas pitched neatly into the seventh inning, Sean Murphy hit a three-run homer, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Wednesday night.
Frankie Montas pitched neatly into the seventh inning, Sean Murphy hit a three-run homer, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Wednesday night.
Surveillance video needed after mysterious shootings in South St. Pete leave 2 dead
St. Petersburg police need the public’s help for information following two murders where a man seems to have randomly approached the victims and shot them.
St. Petersburg police need the public’s help for information following two murders where a man seems to have randomly approached the victims and shot them.
'That homer was for you': 8-year-old battling cancer inspires Rays' Brett Phillips to hit personal best homer
The pre-game tradition of a celebrity or notable community member throwing out the first pitch is typically an event of its own, living in the minds of fans as a separate occurrence from the game itself. But at Tuesday's Tampa Bay Rays game, the fun of that first pitch extended beyond its own space and time.
The pre-game tradition of a celebrity or notable community member throwing out the first pitch is typically an event of its own, living in the minds of fans as a separate occurrence from the game itself. But at Tuesday's Tampa Bay Rays game, the fun of that first pitch extended beyond its own space and time.
Step inside the art at 2D Café in St. Pete
A St. Petersburg café is serving up a slice of immersive art alongside salads and sandwiches.
A St. Petersburg café is serving up a slice of immersive art alongside salads and sandwiches.
St. Pete non-profit creates learning experience tailored to children with autism
Children with autism who may often fall behind or lose interest in a school environment are blossoming at a St. Petersburg non-profit.
Children with autism who may often fall behind or lose interest in a school environment are blossoming at a St. Petersburg non-profit.
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve is an 'oasis' not far from downtown St. Pete
A slice of nature is just 15 minutes from downtown St. Pete – but it seems like it could be much further away.
A slice of nature is just 15 minutes from downtown St. Pete – but it seems like it could be much further away.
St. Petersburg artist takes inspiration from childhood memories
Andrea Pawlisz, a fine artist and graphic designer based in St. Petersburg, paints images from pop culture found anywhere through the last 70 years. She said the coolest stuff comes from those decades.
Andrea Pawlisz, a fine artist and graphic designer based in St. Petersburg, paints images from pop culture found anywhere through the last 70 years. She said the coolest stuff comes from those decades.
Police investigate deadly shooting in South St. Pete
St. Petersburg police say one man is dead following an overnight shooting.
St. Petersburg police say one man is dead following an overnight shooting.
Thief takes off with irreplaceable items from St. Pete woman's storage unit
Kristin Vidile found that out when a thief burglarized her unit at the UHaul storage facility on 2nd Avenue S. In St. Petersburg. Police shared surveillance pictures of the heist on the evening of March 9.
Kristin Vidile found that out when a thief burglarized her unit at the UHaul storage facility on 2nd Avenue S. In St. Petersburg. Police shared surveillance pictures of the heist on the evening of March 9.
Tesla sets sights on St. Pete facility for new 100,000 square foot service center
Tesla Motors has its sights set on Pinellas County for a new 100,000 square foot service center. The company plans to renovate the Kane's Furniture Liquidation Center building on North 34th Street, and the new facility would bring dozens of tech jobs to the area.
Tesla Motors has its sights set on Pinellas County for a new 100,000 square foot service center. The company plans to renovate the Kane's Furniture Liquidation Center building on North 34th Street, and the new facility would bring dozens of tech jobs to the area.
Creativity, therapy collide at St. Pete art studio
A St. Petersburg art studio offers guests a therapeutic experience while bringing out their creative side.
A St. Petersburg art studio offers guests a therapeutic experience while bringing out their creative side.
Man found dead on St. Petersburg street
Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead on a St. Petersburg street Sunday morning.
Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead on a St. Petersburg street Sunday morning.
‘Boat parade or bust’: Baseball fans optimistic about upcoming season as Rays return to Tropicana Field
Baseball is back in the Bay Area as the Rays take on the Orioles on opening day at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.
Baseball is back in the Bay Area as the Rays take on the Orioles on opening day at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.
'We're giving this our best shot': St. Pete still in the game for Rays future, mayor says
As the team gets to work on securing another American League Championship, St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch said he's hard at work trying to secure a major league win for the city.
As the team gets to work on securing another American League Championship, St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch said he's hard at work trying to secure a major league win for the city.
World’s largest sketchbook collection moves to St. Petersburg
After nearly 15 years in New York, the world’s largest collection of sketchbooks has moved to St. Petersburg.
After nearly 15 years in New York, the world’s largest collection of sketchbooks has moved to St. Petersburg.