Hour waits for ambulances, low vaccination among first responders strain emergency service in St. Pete
As healthcare workers and community leaders beg people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the city of St. Petersburg is dealing with problems in its own house. Apparently, too many city workers in fire rescue and city police aren’t getting the shot, and when they get sick, the staffing shortages are noticeable.
As healthcare workers and community leaders beg people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the city of St. Petersburg is dealing with problems in its own house. Apparently, too many city workers in fire rescue and city police aren’t getting the shot, and when they get sick, the staffing shortages are noticeable.
$20K reward offered for St. Pete suspect accused of fatally shooting girlfriend in front of her children
It’s been almost one week since Joana Peca was shot and killed, and police said they are still searching for the murder suspect: her boyfriend. St. Pete police said it happened while she was holding their baby in her arms.
It’s been almost one week since Joana Peca was shot and killed, and police said they are still searching for the murder suspect: her boyfriend. St. Pete police said it happened while she was holding their baby in her arms.
Deputies: Man tried to rape woman he gave ride during rainstorm
Deputies arrested a man they believe tried to rape a woman after offering her a ride during a downpour early Wednesday morning in St. Petersburg. They want anyone who thinks they may have also been a victim to call detectives.
Deputies arrested a man they believe tried to rape a woman after offering her a ride during a downpour early Wednesday morning in St. Petersburg. They want anyone who thinks they may have also been a victim to call detectives.
St. Pete police search for suspect who shot girlfriend while she was holding baby
St. Pete police are searching for 38-year-old Benjamin Robert Williams who they say shot and killed his girlfriend while she was holding their baby in her arms.
St. Pete police are searching for 38-year-old Benjamin Robert Williams who they say shot and killed his girlfriend while she was holding their baby in her arms.
Florida pediatric COVID cases continue to rise ahead of first day of school
Doctors at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital say every week sets a new benchmark for children hospitalized with COVID-19.
Doctors at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital say every week sets a new benchmark for children hospitalized with COVID-19.
Train for an Olympic event at Vertical Ventures in St. Petersburg
Vertical Ventures in St. Petersburg is an indoor rock-climbing gym for all 3 and older.
Vertical Ventures in St. Petersburg is an indoor rock-climbing gym for all 3 and older.
Mother found shot to death in car alongside her 2 unharmed, ‘terrified’ children, police say
St. Pete police are investigating after a mother was found dead in a car from an apparent gunshot wound alongside her two unharmed, but terrified children.
St. Pete police are investigating after a mother was found dead in a car from an apparent gunshot wound alongside her two unharmed, but terrified children.
St. Petersburg couple charged with child sex abuse
St. Petersburg police have arrested Jason Wienrich, 31, and Alicia Stevens, 26, after finding images and videos of child sex abuse victims and Stevens on Wienrich’s electronic devices, including a video of him performing a sex act on a child.
St. Petersburg police have arrested Jason Wienrich, 31, and Alicia Stevens, 26, after finding images and videos of child sex abuse victims and Stevens on Wienrich’s electronic devices, including a video of him performing a sex act on a child.
St. Pete dessert shop features fair favorites with a 'funky' twist
Funky Sweets in St. Petersburg is a 70s-themed dessert shop selling fair favorites from fried from funnel cakes and banana splits, to Oreos and cheesecakes.
Funky Sweets in St. Petersburg is a 70s-themed dessert shop selling fair favorites from fried from funnel cakes and banana splits, to Oreos and cheesecakes.
Woman charged with child abuse, manslaughter after crash kills toddler, teen in St. Pete
An 18-month-old and a 16-year-old were killed in a crash on Tyrone Square Boulevard in St. Petersburg Friday and police say a caregiver has now been charged with manslaughter and child abuse.
An 18-month-old and a 16-year-old were killed in a crash on Tyrone Square Boulevard in St. Petersburg Friday and police say a caregiver has now been charged with manslaughter and child abuse.
Florida sees vaccine uptick amid surging Delta infections
As of Friday, a new program offering at-home vaccines had booked more than 400 appointments since it launched on Monday.
As of Friday, a new program offering at-home vaccines had booked more than 400 appointments since it launched on Monday.
Birds suffer red tide toxicity after eating poisoned fish
Red tide continues to hurt wildlife in and around the waters of Tampa Bay but the algae bloom is also having an impact on birds that fly above.
Red tide continues to hurt wildlife in and around the waters of Tampa Bay but the algae bloom is also having an impact on birds that fly above.
St. Pete Beach rescue swimmers save 9 lives Memorial Day
Rescue swimmers Patrick Strong, Blake Sweeney, Jeshual Velez Cuevas and Coleman Vail saved lives on Memorial Day thanks to their heroic efforts.
Rescue swimmers Patrick Strong, Blake Sweeney, Jeshual Velez Cuevas and Coleman Vail saved lives on Memorial Day thanks to their heroic efforts.
Dali Museum exhibit features works of model turned photographer embedded with U.S. Army during WWII
The works of Lee Miller, a model who became a photographer and was embedded with the U.S. Army during WWII, will be on display at the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg.
The works of Lee Miller, a model who became a photographer and was embedded with the U.S. Army during WWII, will be on display at the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg.
Floyd Mayweather’s fitness studio translates the boxer’s routines into workouts for everyone
Mayweather Boxing incorporates strength building, muscle conditioning and cardio exercise into its workouts.
Mayweather Boxing incorporates strength building, muscle conditioning and cardio exercise into its workouts.
'Not My Son' campaign urges end to violence in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg residents marched in solidarity Friday to urge an end to gun violence in the city.
St. Petersburg residents marched in solidarity Friday to urge an end to gun violence in the city.
Red tide leaving Tampa Bay, intensifies on beaches
Toxic algae blooms are moving out of Tampa Bay towards the 35-mile stretch of Pinellas County beaches.
Toxic algae blooms are moving out of Tampa Bay towards the 35-mile stretch of Pinellas County beaches.
Tampa Bay ‘better than last week,’ but anglers worry as red tide battle continues
Gov. Ron DeSantis was in St. Pete to address the current status of red tide, saying the bay "looks a lot better than it did last week" following days of cleanup efforts that led to 1,300 tons of dead marine life and debris.
Gov. Ron DeSantis was in St. Pete to address the current status of red tide, saying the bay "looks a lot better than it did last week" following days of cleanup efforts that led to 1,300 tons of dead marine life and debris.
1 injured in St. Petersburg shooting
The St. Petersburg Police Department says a man was shot Wednesday evening, adding to growing concern over gun violence in the city.
The St. Petersburg Police Department says a man was shot Wednesday evening, adding to growing concern over gun violence in the city.
Man found dead inside car parked in St. Pete alley, police say
Overnight, a man was found dead inside a vehicle in a South St. Pete alley.
Overnight, a man was found dead inside a vehicle in a South St. Pete alley.