New St. Pete speakeasy is where you can air your 'Dirty Laundry'
When you walk into this new St. Petersburg establishment, you might think you're at a laundromat – but you aren't. At the Dirty Laundry, it's half café and half speakeasy.
When you walk into this new St. Petersburg establishment, you might think you're at a laundromat – but you aren't. At the Dirty Laundry, it's half café and half speakeasy.
St. Pete increases down payment assistance to $60,000 for new buyers
The city of St. Petersburg says help is on the way for people struggling to find a place to live. Tenants advocates say helping people buy homes doesn't address the problem.
The city of St. Petersburg says help is on the way for people struggling to find a place to live. Tenants advocates say helping people buy homes doesn't address the problem.
St. Pete woman born with heart condition recovering after COVID complications force amputations
Claire Bridges' life was changed forever after being diagnosed with COVID-19. She was vaccinated, but also had a congenital heart condition. Complications meant portions of both of her legs had to be amputated below the knee. Now she's recovering and her dad says she's a 'trooper.'
Claire Bridges' life was changed forever after being diagnosed with COVID-19. She was vaccinated, but also had a congenital heart condition. Complications meant portions of both of her legs had to be amputated below the knee. Now she's recovering and her dad says she's a 'trooper.'
St. Pete group wants to make city more pedestrian–friendly by creating car-free zone
St. Petersburg is already known for its waterfront and world-class pier and now a group wants to take the walkway of the new pier and expand the concept throughout the city.
St. Petersburg is already known for its waterfront and world-class pier and now a group wants to take the walkway of the new pier and expand the concept throughout the city.
St. Pete sex offender arrested after exposing himself to underage girl on bus, police say
Police have arrested Lionel Thompson, 34, a transient sex offender from St. Petersburg, after they say he followed a juvenile onto a public bus, exposed himself to her, and committed a sexual act in front of her.
Police have arrested Lionel Thompson, 34, a transient sex offender from St. Petersburg, after they say he followed a juvenile onto a public bus, exposed himself to her, and committed a sexual act in front of her.
FHP searching for person of interest in deadly St. Pete hit-and-run
Florida troopers are still searching for the driver who hit and killed a St. Petersburg man who was on an electric scooter. They have since released a surveillance image showing a person of interest.
Florida troopers are still searching for the driver who hit and killed a St. Petersburg man who was on an electric scooter. They have since released a surveillance image showing a person of interest.
Eckerd College student who threatened on-campus violence recently purchased gun, police say
St. Petersburg police arrested a 23-year-old man after he made threatening statements that included “violence” at Eckerd College, they said.
St. Petersburg police arrested a 23-year-old man after he made threatening statements that included “violence” at Eckerd College, they said.
St. Pete artist returns to her roots, beautifies Lealman neighborhood through mural painting
St. Petersburg artist Laura Spencer lets nothing get in the way of her painting. Not even the rain.
St. Petersburg artist Laura Spencer lets nothing get in the way of her painting. Not even the rain.
Protesters outside home of Brian Laundrie's parents could have faced charges under bill advancing in Florida
Scenes have unfolded at the home of Brian Laundrie's parents, a home owned by Derek Chauvin, the officer who killed George Floyd, and by anti-maskers at the home of a Brevard County school board member. Those protests could become illegal under a law advancing in the Florida Legislature.
Scenes have unfolded at the home of Brian Laundrie's parents, a home owned by Derek Chauvin, the officer who killed George Floyd, and by anti-maskers at the home of a Brevard County school board member. Those protests could become illegal under a law advancing in the Florida Legislature.
Howard Frankland Bridge project on schedule for 2025 completion, FDOT says
There’s a lot more action off the side of the Howard Frankland Bridge in 2022, with construction crews using up to 20 cranes and 66 barges for a new 8-lane bridge replacement project, FDOT said.
There’s a lot more action off the side of the Howard Frankland Bridge in 2022, with construction crews using up to 20 cranes and 66 barges for a new 8-lane bridge replacement project, FDOT said.
St. Petersburg plans for new Black history museum
On Tuesday, St. Petersburg's first Black mayor, Ken Welch kicked off Black History Month by raising the African American history flag over City Hall. Community leaders say they want a new museum to preserve that history.
On Tuesday, St. Petersburg's first Black mayor, Ken Welch kicked off Black History Month by raising the African American history flag over City Hall. Community leaders say they want a new museum to preserve that history.
Fixture in Bay Area SUP community dies after trying to paddle Tampa Bay Saturday
The tight-knit community of paddleboarders is devastated over the death of one of its own. The body of 60-year-old Dan Lukens was found floating near the Pinellas County side of the Gandy Bridge Saturday after deputies say he tried to paddle across Tampa Bay.
The tight-knit community of paddleboarders is devastated over the death of one of its own. The body of 60-year-old Dan Lukens was found floating near the Pinellas County side of the Gandy Bridge Saturday after deputies say he tried to paddle across Tampa Bay.
Former mayors bring depth of knowledge, connections to development consultant company
Bob Buckhorn Rick Kriseman served as mayors in neighboring cities during times of huge changes in Tampa and St. Petersburg. Now, they bring their collective knowledge of handling citywide development projects to a major advising firm in the area.
Bob Buckhorn Rick Kriseman served as mayors in neighboring cities during times of huge changes in Tampa and St. Petersburg. Now, they bring their collective knowledge of handling citywide development projects to a major advising firm in the area.
St. Pete police safely locate 8-year-old boy
Police in St. Petersburg have safely located an 8-year-old boy reported as missing on Sunday. No additional details were provided.
Police in St. Petersburg have safely located an 8-year-old boy reported as missing on Sunday. No additional details were provided.
Troopers searching for driver who hit, killed St. Pete man on electric scooter and fled
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after a 23-year-old St. Petersburg man was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Sunday morning.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after a 23-year-old St. Petersburg man was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Sunday morning.
Possible human remains found south of Howard Frankland Bridge
St. Pete police are investigating after possible human bones were discovered under heavy vegetation Friday night.
St. Pete police are investigating after possible human bones were discovered under heavy vegetation Friday night.
St. Pete woman born with heart condition faces amputation after COVID-19 infection
Claire Bridges is 20, overall healthy, and vaccinated, but still got COVID-19. Although many recover, a congenital heart condition caused major complications and now, Claire may have to have both legs amputated.
Claire Bridges is 20, overall healthy, and vaccinated, but still got COVID-19. Although many recover, a congenital heart condition caused major complications and now, Claire may have to have both legs amputated.
Inspirational women take shape on canvass of Bay Area artist
Eileen Marquez started painting when she was 10 years old. Her father came home one night with an oil painting set for her and from that moment on, she was hooked.
Eileen Marquez started painting when she was 10 years old. Her father came home one night with an oil painting set for her and from that moment on, she was hooked.
St. Pete PD chief: Officer fired for using stun gun on man who was 'not physically resisting' during arrest
St. Petersburg police announced they fired one of their officers, saying he improperly used a stun gun multiple times on a man wanted for failing to appear in court. They said the suspect was 'not physically resisting in a way that warranted being tasered.'
St. Petersburg police announced they fired one of their officers, saying he improperly used a stun gun multiple times on a man wanted for failing to appear in court. They said the suspect was 'not physically resisting in a way that warranted being tasered.'
Vespa, guns, luxury car keys among stolen goods found during St. Pete shooting investigation
St. Petersburg police officers stumbled upon a stash of stolen car keys, key fobs, wallets, credit cards, and guns while investigating a shooting.
St. Petersburg police officers stumbled upon a stash of stolen car keys, key fobs, wallets, credit cards, and guns while investigating a shooting.