Most wonderful time of the year: 820-pound spire of Italian provolone arrives at Mazzaro's

The holiday season is nearly upon us and to celebrate, St. Petersburg’s famed Italian marketplace, Mazzaro’s, continues its favorite Christmas tradition – a massive block of cheese.

St. Pete Pier announces outdoor ice rink, winter festival starting Nov. 20

Pinellas County residents don't have to drive to Tampa to get their fix of a winter wonderland this year. The St. Pete Pier announced it will open an outdoor ice rink as part of its inaugural Winter Beach celebration, starting November 20. 

Woman dies after crashing into Shore Acres bayou

According to police, it was just before 7:30 when officers were called to the area of 62nd Avenue and Bayou Grande Boulevard NE. They spotted a grey Volkswagen Passat in the waters of Bayou Grande.

Canadian group sponsors billboard opposing taxpayer-funded Rays stadium

A group from Montreal, Canada spent hundreds of dollars to send a message to the Tampa Bay Rays, in the form of a billboard that reads: “Dear Rays, Montreal won’t pay for your new stadium. Sincerely, taxpayers”

Water from St. Pete's famed Fountain of Youth contained high levels of lithium

What if a sip of water could turn back time? That is the promise of the mythical Fountain of Youth, but as recently as the 1970s, St. Pete residents thought they had tapped into their very own magical water source.

25 years since Tyron Lewis was killed by an officer in St. Petersburg

Sunday marked 25 years since a Black teen was shot and killed by a white St. Petersburg police officer.  People took to the streets in memory of Tyron Lewis, and the continued fight for justice. 

1 dead, 1 arrested after argument leads to shooting in St. Pete alley, police say

Robert James Deladurantaye, 49, is facing second-degree murder charges following a fatal shooting in St. Petersburg, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department. 

Deuces Rising: Plans approved for revitalization project along South St. Pete's 22nd Ave.

A group of nonprofits and church leaders wanted to do something for the community, by the community, so they teamed up to help the neighborhood along 22nd Street South bounce back as part of the Deuces Rising project.

Filmmakers shocked after prop gun kills cinematographer on Baldwin movie set

St. Petersburg Clearwater Film Commissioner Tony Armer says even a prop gun firing blanks can be scary, but there are procedures in place that should prevent a tragedy like this from happening.

Fall-flavored flights add festive twist to coffee in St. Petersburg

While waiting on a license to sell alcohol flights, a St. Petersburg coffee and wine shop owner created fall-flavored coffee flights that turned out to be a hit.

Power of art transforms blank walls during St. Pete’s Shine Mural Festival

The Shine Mural Festival is back for its 7th year in St. Petersburg and 16 artists have been tasked with creating murals throughout the downtown arts districts.

Wood planks injure excavator driver after truck crashes in St. Petersburg

An excavator driver has serious injuries after being hit by 2x4 wooden planks that flew off a truck that crashed nearby in St. Petersburg Thursday morning.

Suspect, accused of robbing 2 children, shot by St. Pete officer

A teen, who was suspected of robbing two children at gunpoint, was shot by a St. Petersburg police officer during an unrelated incident of suspected domestic violence.

Cross Bay Ferry returns with extended evening hours

The Cross Bay Ferry is back for what will be its fifth year in service. It will again operate to and from Tampa and St. Petersburg’s waterfront, starting Thursday afternoon.   

Alligator snapping turtle 'Mac' dies suddenly at Sunken Gardens

Mac, an alligator snapping turtle who was over 50 years old, died unexpectedly Monday at Sunken Gardens, where he had lived since the 1960s.

'Get a job': Developer has message for protesters at groundbreaking for latest St. Pete tower

Downtown St. Petersburg is a land of new high rises and construction cranes. The newest building will be the 46-story ‘Residences At 400 Central’ featuring luxury condos starting at around $800,000.