St. Pete murals celebrate ‘art for art’s sake’ in an outdoor gallery

For the past several years, St. Petersburg has invited some of the world’s best mural artists to use its downtown buildings as their personal canvas during the SHINE Mural Festival.

St. Pete police K9 Titan dies of cancer, 2 years after surviving shooting

Police in St. Pete are mourning the loss of K9 Titan, who died of cancer on Monday. Titan made headlines back in 2019 after he was shot in the line of duty and severely injured while trying to apprehend a suspect.

Vero police locate missing, endangered St. Pete man following Silver Alert

Police in Vero have safely located an 80-year-old man reported missing from St. Petersburg on Friday. Police say he is being reunited with his family, but did not provide additional details. 

St. Pete woman arrested on Thanksgiving Day after trying to sell neighbor's vehicles to scrap yard: police

St. Pete police say a woman pretended to be the owner of her neighbor's vehicles and sold it to a Tampa scrapyard. She received $300 for each sale, but then, the vehicles were reported stolen. The suspect was arrested on Thanksgiving Day.

St. Pete fitness classes increase heart rates, funds for nonprofits

A St. Petersburg fitness company is helping residents stay fit through the holidays easier by offering accessible community classes in partnerships with local organizations.

St. Pete officer charged with DUI after crashing into power poles

A St. Petersburg officer is accused of driving under the influence and crashing into power poles while off-duty, the police department said.

Oakdale Christmas display brings magic to St. Petersburg for 45th year

Powered by high-capacity electric meters, Ted Kresge’s winter wonderland draws 1,100 amps – the equivalent of around six houses. It’s been a St. Pete tradition for 45 years straight.

Racial justice program at USF gives students tools to advocate for equity

Students are often at the helm of social change, and that’s what some Tampa Bay universities want to tap into through a new racial justice fellowship at the University of South Florida.

Judge rejects latest lawsuit over greyhound racing ban

A Leon County circuit judge Friday rejected a lawsuit that alleged a 2018 voter-approved ballot measure banning greyhound racing in Florida resulted in an unconstitutional “taking” of property. 

Endangered $3,800 macaw stolen from St .Pete pet shop found safe, suspect arrested

Andy Burnett is facing grand theft charges in connection with a $3,800 bird stolen from the Animal House Pet Center that was safely reunited with the shop owners on Thursday, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department. 

St. Petersburg trio accused of using PPP loans to fund drug operation

Several suspected drug dealers in St. Petersburg are accused of cheating the government out of funds aimed at helping small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rare albino dolphin calf spotted in water off Shore Acres

Dolphins are a common sight off our coast, but not like this one. A Pinellas County man caught a glimpse of a rare calf swimming near his backyard.