A look at St. Pete's Russian connection ahead of Russian New Year
The Florida city of St. Petersburg kicked off a Russian New Year celebration Friday, recognizing the traditions of its namesake city halfway across the globe.
The Florida city of St. Petersburg kicked off a Russian New Year celebration Friday, recognizing the traditions of its namesake city halfway across the globe.
Museum’s ‘Piers through the Years’ exhibit gives historic look at St. Pete's iconic structure
St. Petersburg’s first pier dates back to the late 1800s with the railroad pier that was built by Peter Demens and visitors to the current pier can learn about that story and more in a special exhibit from the St. Petersburg History Museum.
St. Petersburg’s first pier dates back to the late 1800s with the railroad pier that was built by Peter Demens and visitors to the current pier can learn about that story and more in a special exhibit from the St. Petersburg History Museum.
Ken Welch virtually sworn in as St. Pete’s first Black mayor
On Thursday, Ken Welch made history when he officially became the 54th mayor of St. Petersburg with his daughter, Kenya Welch, holding the bible during the oath of office.
On Thursday, Ken Welch made history when he officially became the 54th mayor of St. Petersburg with his daughter, Kenya Welch, holding the bible during the oath of office.
Family accepts degree for single mother, Army vet who died of COVID-19 before graduating college
Graduation day at St. Petersburg College is bittersweet for the family of Ana Ponce De Leon. The single mother and Army veteran died from COVID-19 before walking across the stage.
Graduation day at St. Petersburg College is bittersweet for the family of Ana Ponce De Leon. The single mother and Army veteran died from COVID-19 before walking across the stage.
After 8 years, Kriseman's stamp on St. Pete is unmistakable
Mayor Rick Kriseman is a single day away from handing the keys to city hall to his successor, Ken Welch. He looks back on his many accomplishments and acknowledges the hard work that still needs to be done.
Mayor Rick Kriseman is a single day away from handing the keys to city hall to his successor, Ken Welch. He looks back on his many accomplishments and acknowledges the hard work that still needs to be done.
Mayor-elect Ken Welch plans to get to work, despite second COVID diagnosis
St. Petersburg’s new mayor has COVID-19, but he says he hasn’t stopped working and it won’t stop his historic inauguration Thursday.
St. Petersburg’s new mayor has COVID-19, but he says he hasn’t stopped working and it won’t stop his historic inauguration Thursday.
Incoming tech companies may get prime downtown St. Pete real estate under new plan
A new proposal would have the city of St. Petersburg sell a block of city-owned land, just a stone's throw from Tropicana Field, to make way for a 10-story office complex to house two companies relocating to the Sunshine State.
A new proposal would have the city of St. Petersburg sell a block of city-owned land, just a stone's throw from Tropicana Field, to make way for a 10-story office complex to house two companies relocating to the Sunshine State.
St. Pete mayor-elect Ken Welch tests positive for COVID-19; inauguration ceremony canceled
The inauguration ceremony for St. Pete Mayor-elect Ken Welch has been canceled after he tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.
The inauguration ceremony for St. Pete Mayor-elect Ken Welch has been canceled after he tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.
Pedestrian struck and killed by dump truck on I-275 in Pinellas County
Troopers said a 37-year-old woman was killed after she walked onto I-275 and into the path of a dump truck.
Troopers said a 37-year-old woman was killed after she walked onto I-275 and into the path of a dump truck.
New Year's celebrations around Tampa Bay area brings festivities outdoors amid omicron surge
Across the Bay Area, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the new year outside, for free, and with a bang.
Across the Bay Area, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the new year outside, for free, and with a bang.
Man shot in parking lot of South St. Pete food mart
St. Petersburg police are investigating a shooting that left a man with critical injuries, they said.
St. Petersburg police are investigating a shooting that left a man with critical injuries, they said.
St. Pete police investigating shooting in Coquina Key
Police said a shooting occurred in Coquina Key on Thursday.
Police said a shooting occurred in Coquina Key on Thursday.
Booster shots are coming for young teenagers
The FDA is reportedly on the verge of approving booster shots of the Pfizer COVID vaccine for those aged 12 to 15.
The FDA is reportedly on the verge of approving booster shots of the Pfizer COVID vaccine for those aged 12 to 15.
Crimestoppers offering reward in St. Pete shooting death of 47-year-old man
As St. Pete police continue searching for the gunman in Wednesday morning's deadly shooting, they announced that a reward will be offered for any information that can lead to an arrest.
As St. Pete police continue searching for the gunman in Wednesday morning's deadly shooting, they announced that a reward will be offered for any information that can lead to an arrest.
St. Pete police investigating fatal shooting
The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating after a Qareeb Muhammad, 47, was shot to death Wednesday morning.
The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating after a Qareeb Muhammad, 47, was shot to death Wednesday morning.
Big things ahead for the University of South Florida in 2022
The University of South Florida is building a new student wellness center and a new athletics facility, and has future plans for its own football stadium and an oceanographic science center at the St. Petersburg campus.
The University of South Florida is building a new student wellness center and a new athletics facility, and has future plans for its own football stadium and an oceanographic science center at the St. Petersburg campus.
12-passenger flying boats could revolutionize transit across Tampa Bay
Testing of a new kind of flying boat -- an electric-powered sea glider that would fly just above the water -- is set to start in January.
Testing of a new kind of flying boat -- an electric-powered sea glider that would fly just above the water -- is set to start in January.
This St. Pete couple’s side hustle is literally a picnic
A St. Petersburg couple was inspired while watching an episode of ‘The Real Housewives.’ An elaborate picnic setup in one scene of an episode gave than an idea that has turned into a business.
A St. Petersburg couple was inspired while watching an episode of ‘The Real Housewives.’ An elaborate picnic setup in one scene of an episode gave than an idea that has turned into a business.
Troops home for holidays after 20 years of war
From 'imaginative' Christmas trees made of mortars to spending Christmas Eve under the stars in the desert of Afghanistan, veterans who spent the holidays fighting the war on terror learned how to celebrate remotely long before the rest of us.
From 'imaginative' Christmas trees made of mortars to spending Christmas Eve under the stars in the desert of Afghanistan, veterans who spent the holidays fighting the war on terror learned how to celebrate remotely long before the rest of us.
St. Pete police need help identifying bank robbery suspect
St. Petersburg police are trying to track down a man who robbed a Regions Bank on Monday afternoon.
St. Petersburg police are trying to track down a man who robbed a Regions Bank on Monday afternoon.