New rent-controlled apartments to tackle St. Pete affordable housing crisis

St. Petersburg families now have affordable rent-controlled apartments thanks to a partnership combating the areas affordable housing crisis.

St. Petersburg renters say rental assistance programs aren't enough for current market

In St. Petersburg, rent is up by more than 25%. City officials say more developers are stepping up to build housing with reduced rents for the city's workforce, but renters say long-term solutions aren’t working for the immediate needs of residents.

SUV hits aboveground water main in St. Petersburg

Water spewed from an aboveground water main that was hit by a vehicle in St. Petersburg Friday.

Watch: Dolphin spotted jumping in St. Pete waters near kayak

A dolphin was spotted jumping in the Intracoastal Waterway near St. Pete. It made a total of 14 jumps before swimming away.

Pizza from a vending machine? St. Pete sports bar gets creative to combat worker shortage

Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill in St. Pete has introduced a new vending machine that dispenses 12" pizzas. This is to help combat worker shortages brought on by the pandemic.

La Segunda crosses Tampa Bay, opens location in St. Petersburg

St. Pete residents can now get fresh Cuban bread from the famous La Segunda Bakery without crossing any bridges.

‘Happy Thrifters’: Mystery resale bus tour is bargain shopping for a greater good

The Happy Thrifters is part treasure hunt and part mystery tour. Shoppers on the bus tour hit local resale shops, but they don't know which shops until they get there. While they get big bargains, it's all part of a larger purpose.

PCSO: 1 killed in fire at St. Pete senior living center

A resident of Pinellas County senior living facility was killed when a fire broke out Saturday night, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. 

See how your food is made with the Wise Up app

If you're curious how The Exchange Hotel executive chef Andrew Silas prepares his dishes for customers in St. Petersburg, you don't have to step into his kitchen. Just pull up Wise Up on your phone. 

New Japan Pro Wrestling welcomes WWE's first openly gay superstar into the ring in St. Pete

In 2013, Fred Rosser came out as the first openly gay wrestler signed with the WWE. He has taken his message all over the globe and Sunday he'll bring it back to Tampa Bay as one of the names competing under the New Japan Pro Wrestling banner at the St. Pete Coliseum. 

St. Pete extends rental assistance program, some residents fear it’s not enough

St. Petersburg residents having a difficult time making rent each month may qualify for assistance from the city, which just received more money to help with the rental crisis. 

Dolphin feeding technique called fish whacking caught on camera

Last week, the folks at See Through Canoe sent up their drone and were lucky enough to catch a dolphin in the act of fish kicking, also known as fish whacking.

Gov. DeSantis signs bill eliminating Florida Standards Assessments exams

From St. Petersburg, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that abolishes the Florida Standards Assessment exams, which has been one of his priorities this legislative session.