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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
Motorcyclist dies after speeding, falling from I-275 overpass, troopers say
Florida troopers say a Pinellas Park man on a motorcycle died after falling from a highway ramp in St. Pete.
Florida troopers say a Pinellas Park man on a motorcycle died after falling from a highway ramp in St. Pete.
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."
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.
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.
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.