Firestone Grand Prix rolls back into St. Pete this weekend
The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, which brings several thousand people to the area, returns this weekend.
The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, which brings several thousand people to the area, returns this weekend.
St. Pete man creates app to help travelers stay organized when planning group trips
As travel demand picks up, group trips are on the horizon again and a St. Pete entrepreneur hopes his new app will make planning a little easier.
As travel demand picks up, group trips are on the horizon again and a St. Pete entrepreneur hopes his new app will make planning a little easier.
2 15-year-old boys shot in South St. Petersburg alley; shooter unknown
One teen is hospitalized with serious injuries and another had a 'superficial' wound after a shooting in South St. Pete. Police say they do not have anyone in custody.
One teen is hospitalized with serious injuries and another had a 'superficial' wound after a shooting in South St. Pete. Police say they do not have anyone in custody.
Driver dies following crash on Tyrone Boulevard in St. Pete, police say
St. Pete police are investigating a deadly crash that occurred Monday.
St. Pete police are investigating a deadly crash that occurred Monday.
'Food will win the war': Grouper's thrust into popularity during WWI
Grouper wasn't exactly what they call a "trash-fish," but not far off. It received its first push towards popularity in March 1917, on the eve of the United States entering World War I.
Grouper wasn't exactly what they call a "trash-fish," but not far off. It received its first push towards popularity in March 1917, on the eve of the United States entering World War I.
Florida lawmakers aim to cut solar power energy buybacks by 75%
Recent polling shows a bill that would make significant changes to the way utility bills are calculated for customers with solar power is widely unpopular.
Recent polling shows a bill that would make significant changes to the way utility bills are calculated for customers with solar power is widely unpopular.
Future of Albert Whitted Airport up in the air amid impact study
On Friday, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch addressed a study he's called for to evaluate the economic and community impact of keeping Albert Whitted Airport or possibly redeveloping the 119-acre, city-owned property.
On Friday, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch addressed a study he's called for to evaluate the economic and community impact of keeping Albert Whitted Airport or possibly redeveloping the 119-acre, city-owned property.
$4.9 million federal grant will expand Cross Bay ferry capacity, schedule
A new $4.9 million federal grant will allow the transit authority to buy a 350-seat ferry. The new boat would more than double the capacity of their current ship. It would also mean the ability to expand the ferry’s schedule.
A new $4.9 million federal grant will allow the transit authority to buy a 350-seat ferry. The new boat would more than double the capacity of their current ship. It would also mean the ability to expand the ferry’s schedule.
Gandy Boulevard reopens following crash
Eastbound traffic on the Gandy Bridge is following once again following a traffic crash Thursday afternoon.
Eastbound traffic on the Gandy Bridge is following once again following a traffic crash Thursday afternoon.
Nearly 1 in 4 St. Pete renters spend half their income on housing, study shows
A recent study shows rent in St. Petersburg jumped nearly 25% in 2021, making the jump the third-highest increase in the entire country.
A recent study shows rent in St. Petersburg jumped nearly 25% in 2021, making the jump the third-highest increase in the entire country.
Want to cut back on plastics? There (will be) an app for that
An app that tracks single-use plastics could help users cut back their usage and waste. The app will be developed thanks in part to a $500,000 EPA grant awarded to Eckerd College.
An app that tracks single-use plastics could help users cut back their usage and waste. The app will be developed thanks in part to a $500,000 EPA grant awarded to Eckerd College.
Coast Guard rescues 4 after fishing boat sinks in Gulf of Mexico
The Coast Guard rescued four survivors from a life raft after their fishing boat sank about 70 miles west of St. Pete in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Coast Guard rescued four survivors from a life raft after their fishing boat sank about 70 miles west of St. Pete in the Gulf of Mexico.
St. Pete man arrested after permanently blinding puppy by throwing it against a wall, police say
St. Petersburg police have arrested Willie Earl Capehart, 62, after they say he threw a 14-week-old puppy against a wall while he was supposed to be babysitting.
St. Petersburg police have arrested Willie Earl Capehart, 62, after they say he threw a 14-week-old puppy against a wall while he was supposed to be babysitting.
175 footballers show for Rowdies open tryouts
The Tampa Bay Rowdies held their third annual open tryouts at The Premier Sports Campus on Sunday morning.
The Tampa Bay Rowdies held their third annual open tryouts at The Premier Sports Campus on Sunday morning.
St. Pete police investigating first homicide of the year after man was shot before fiery rollover crash
Demond Lamar Perry, 26, was shot before being involved in a fiery rollover crash early Saturday morning, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Demond Lamar Perry, 26, was shot before being involved in a fiery rollover crash early Saturday morning, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
SPD: 1 killed in fiery rollover crash
The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating a crash that killed Demond Lamar Perry, 26, early Saturday morning.
The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating a crash that killed Demond Lamar Perry, 26, early Saturday morning.
St. Pete woman turns fermentation hobby into full-time business
Sarah Arrazola’s passion for fermenting began nine years ago as a hobby and she turned it into St. Pete Ferments with products being sold at Bay Area restaurants and markets.
Sarah Arrazola’s passion for fermenting began nine years ago as a hobby and she turned it into St. Pete Ferments with products being sold at Bay Area restaurants and markets.
St. Petersburg Museum of History celebrates 100 years
The St. Petersburg Museum of History has been sharing the city's storied past for an entire century now.
The St. Petersburg Museum of History has been sharing the city's storied past for an entire century now.
St. Petersburg city leaders won't declare housing emergency amid rising rent prices
St. Petersburg city officials met Thursday to determine whether they could move forward with rent control or rent stabilization, but, based on the advisement of legal analysts, the measure failed in a 3-1 vote.
St. Petersburg city officials met Thursday to determine whether they could move forward with rent control or rent stabilization, but, based on the advisement of legal analysts, the measure failed in a 3-1 vote.
What’s going to happen to Albert Whitted Airport? Mayor raises questions about prime waterfront property
There are questions over the future of St. Pete’s, city-owned, Albert Whitted Airport after a request from St. Pete’s new mayor.
There are questions over the future of St. Pete’s, city-owned, Albert Whitted Airport after a request from St. Pete’s new mayor.