Vaccine reward program in the works in St. Petersburg
From free beer to full scholarships to lotteries worth millions, states, counties, and cities across the country are coming up with creative ways to encourage people to get a COVID-19 vaccine. st. pA shot incentive program is now in the works in St. Petersburg.
Young boy, woman injured by stray bullets while sleeping in South St. Pete homes
Within almost one hour, two separate shootings occurred in South St. Pete where stray bullets found their way into two homes, injuring an 11-year-old boy and a 43-year-old woman, police say.
Big Mike, beloved fixture in Bay Area nightlife, dies after battle with COVID-19
For the last 30 years, Michael Lewis has been a staple in the local live music scene, running the front door and security at concert venues in Tampa and St. Petersburg. The 58-year-old developed severe pneumonia after being diagnosed with COVID-19, and within a matter of days, he passed away.
Woman shot and killed in South St. Pete home; man charged with murder
Police in St. Petersburg have arrested a man for murder after a woman was shot and killed Sunday while her young daughter was in the home.
Company says Tampa Bay could be next major technology hub
The Tampa Bay area could be the next major tech hub according to an education company relocating its headquarters to St. Petersburg.
St. Pete boys say man tried to lure them to truck with candy
According to the police department, it happened Thursday around 4:45 p.m. when the 8- and 10-year-old boys were riding their bikes in the Kiwanis Park area near 18th Street and Iris Street North.
Social workers respond to 100 days of calls in effort to improve policing in St. Pete
The first 100 days are in for the new social worker response program with the St. Petersburg Police Department, the chief of police reported Thursday. It’s part of an effort to shift more mental health and social service calls from police to the experts, and Chief Anthony Holloway said officers and social workers currently go out on calls together.
Kriseman on congressional run: 'I haven’t made any decisions'
St. Pete mayor Rick Kriseman says he’s considering running for congress now that Charlie Crist has announced he’s running again for governor.
Roommate arrested in death of St. Pete man, police say
The roommate of a murder victim was arrested Tuesday, according to St. Petersburg police.
Visit Florida backs show to boost Tampa Bay
Visit Florida has for nearly a year teamed with Visit St. Pete/Clearwater --- with each putting up $275,000 --- on an eight-episode show called “Life’s Rewards” that started streaming Monday on platforms including Amazon Prime, YouTube, GoUSA TV and Places.Travel.
St. Pete allows restaurants to apply for temporary outdoor dining permits
The City of St. Pete has found a temporary solution to allow expanded outdoor dining as the city’s COVID-19 emergency order expires Friday. The city is giving businesses until Friday to apply for a temporary use permit.
From the boroughs to the ‘Burg’: Nosh Pit restaurant brings taste of Big Apple to Sunshine State
Nosh Pit restaurant owner Rachael Finn brings the flavors of her childhood home in New York to her new home in St. Petersburg.
‘Faces, not numbers’: St. Pete artist paints portraits of those who died from COVID-19
When the COVID-19 death statistics got to be overwhelming for Margaret Bayalis, she went to work putting a face on the stats by painting portraits of those lost to the virus.
FHP: St. Pete man arrested for DUI following multi-vehicle crash on I-275
Troopers say they have arrested a St. Petersburg man for DUI after he caused a multi-vehicle crash that caused a truck to roll over and hit a Florida Highway Patrol trooper's cruiser that was parked on the side of Interstate 275.
St. Pete Beach driver dead following crash
St. Petersburg police said one person died following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday.
Watch for buses driving on I-275 shoulder in Pinellas County next month
Transit buses in Pinellas County will soon be driving on the shoulders of the interstate. A pilot project launches next month on a five-mile stretch of Interstate 275. The express service is designed to let riders bypass traffic jams during rush hour.
More than money needed to fix problems at Department of Veterans Affairs
While Congress passed reforms to reduce a backlog of veterans claims, a former VA insider told FOX 13 that, based on his experience, policies intended to improve performance in some cases backfired.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill banning vaccine passports; suspends COVID-19 local emergency orders
From a waterfront restaurant in St. Petersburg, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended all local-government coronavirus emergency orders on Monday as he signed a bill that makes permanent his ban on COVID-19 vaccine "passports" and limits the authority of cities and counties in future healthcare crises.
Technology Playground at St. Pete College encourages public to dream, think and create
People of all ages are encouraged to dream without limits and discover what’s possible at St Pete College’s Innovation Lab.
Police arrest Gulfport ballet teacher accused of molesting underage student
Detectives arrested a Gulfport ballet teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student.