St. Pete community mourns the loss of murdered transgender woman, suspect still at large
Community activists, friends and family members of 25-year-old Jenny de Leon gathered at Vinoy Park Saturday night for a vigil honoring her life.
Community activists, friends and family members of 25-year-old Jenny de Leon gathered at Vinoy Park Saturday night for a vigil honoring her life.
Mockingbird faces new challengers as Florida state symbol
Florida has a range of state symbols, including the Florida panther, the manatee, the American alligator, and orange juice. But frustration over Florida's state bird is mounting as lawmakers propose ditching the mockingbird for something a little more representative of the Sunshine State's winged population.
Florida has a range of state symbols, including the Florida panther, the manatee, the American alligator, and orange juice. But frustration over Florida's state bird is mounting as lawmakers propose ditching the mockingbird for something a little more representative of the Sunshine State's winged population.
Morean Arts Center expands art therapy program to include clay pottery classes for veterans
The 'Art of Valor' program at Morean Arts Center in St. Pete gives an opportunity for veterans to meet others and have a creative outlet through glass-blowing, photography and making clay art.
The 'Art of Valor' program at Morean Arts Center in St. Pete gives an opportunity for veterans to meet others and have a creative outlet through glass-blowing, photography and making clay art.
Report: St. Pete scooter rider says he didn't try to avoid hitting elderly bicyclist, killing her
Alvera Minutello was bicycling to a Publix in St. Pete when a 22-year-old on an electric scooter slammed into her. The 77-year-old died a few days after the crash. Investigators said the suspect spotted her 80 feet away but made no attempt to avoid a collision.
Alvera Minutello was bicycling to a Publix in St. Pete when a 22-year-old on an electric scooter slammed into her. The 77-year-old died a few days after the crash. Investigators said the suspect spotted her 80 feet away but made no attempt to avoid a collision.
Police: Man walked off with endangered $3,800 macaw
The Animal House Pet Center in St. Pete is missing a very expensive bird, and police are hoping a slipped mask will help them identify the thief.
The Animal House Pet Center in St. Pete is missing a very expensive bird, and police are hoping a slipped mask will help them identify the thief.
Search underway for vehicle caught on camera leaving hit-and-run that killed St. Pete veteran
The St. Petersburg Police Department has released a video that possibly shows the vehicle that hit and killed a Navy veteran and then took off.
The St. Petersburg Police Department has released a video that possibly shows the vehicle that hit and killed a Navy veteran and then took off.
Officials target undoing racial divides created by Florida highways, interstates
Historians say Tampa Bay is among the areas with highway designs that displaced minorities and created racial inequity. Instead of connecting communities, highways were used to racially divide neighborhoods.
Historians say Tampa Bay is among the areas with highway designs that displaced minorities and created racial inequity. Instead of connecting communities, highways were used to racially divide neighborhoods.
St. Pete police arrest electric scooter rider after deadly head-on collision with elderly bicyclist
Police in St. Pete have arrested an electric scooter rider for manslaughter, days after they say he collided head-on with an elderly bicyclist. Investigators said he didn't swerve out of the woman's way, even though most of the lane was clear.
Police in St. Pete have arrested an electric scooter rider for manslaughter, days after they say he collided head-on with an elderly bicyclist. Investigators said he didn't swerve out of the woman's way, even though most of the lane was clear.
Following grandfather’s footsteps, St. Pete woman applies chemical engineering background at distillery
Clara loves being a chemical engineer and her expertise landed her a job at the St. Petersburg Distillery. She has advice for any young girls out there following in her footsteps: Be confident and keep pushing forward.
Clara loves being a chemical engineer and her expertise landed her a job at the St. Petersburg Distillery. She has advice for any young girls out there following in her footsteps: Be confident and keep pushing forward.
Elderly Navy veteran who just finished chemotherapy killed in St. Pete hit-and-run crash
The family of a Navy veteran, hit and killed while crossing the street in St. Petersburg, is making a plea for answers.
The family of a Navy veteran, hit and killed while crossing the street in St. Petersburg, is making a plea for answers.
Drag racers hit 114 mph along Gandy Bridge, troopers say
Troopers say four people were arrested for drag racing along the Gandy Bridge overnight, at times reaching speeds of 114 mph.
Troopers say four people were arrested for drag racing along the Gandy Bridge overnight, at times reaching speeds of 114 mph.
St. Pete teen located following Florida Missing Child Alert
A St. Petersburg 13-year-old has been safely located following a statewide Missing Child Alert. No additional details were provided.
A St. Petersburg 13-year-old has been safely located following a statewide Missing Child Alert. No additional details were provided.
Angler reels in gun, wrapped in plastic, weighted with rock near Fort De Soto
A couple of weeks ago, a man fishing at Fort De Soto Park, in Tierra Verde, thought he'd hooked a big one, but as he fought to reel in his catch, Christopher Sacco realized this was not a fish at all.
A couple of weeks ago, a man fishing at Fort De Soto Park, in Tierra Verde, thought he'd hooked a big one, but as he fought to reel in his catch, Christopher Sacco realized this was not a fish at all.
Marijuana, cocaine, fentanyl seized in St. Pete drug sting; 21 arrested
Police in St. Petersburg say they’ve arrested 21 people involved in "the organized high-level distribution of large quantities of drugs."
Police in St. Petersburg say they’ve arrested 21 people involved in "the organized high-level distribution of large quantities of drugs."
Police look for masked burglar who hit 7 St. Petersburg businesses
St. Petersburg police are investigating a rash of smash-and-grab burglaries at businesses across the city. Detectives believe a single suspect has hit at least seven and the masked bandit is still on the loose.
St. Petersburg police are investigating a rash of smash-and-grab burglaries at businesses across the city. Detectives believe a single suspect has hit at least seven and the masked bandit is still on the loose.
St. Pete’s new mayor floats waterfront stadium idea for Rays
Ken Welch has personal ties to St. Petersburg's Edge District and the Tropicana Field site. His grandfather's wood yard was displaced to make way for I-175 and his church for the Trop. Welch said Wednesday he has redevelopment ideas that could pave a path forward.
Ken Welch has personal ties to St. Petersburg's Edge District and the Tropicana Field site. His grandfather's wood yard was displaced to make way for I-175 and his church for the Trop. Welch said Wednesday he has redevelopment ideas that could pave a path forward.
New St. Pete mayor Ken Welch sets priorities
In his acceptance speech last night, Welch said he's focusing on the next steps to get this city moving more urgently. Specifically, he’s calling out housing affordability and neighborhood safety.
In his acceptance speech last night, Welch said he's focusing on the next steps to get this city moving more urgently. Specifically, he’s calling out housing affordability and neighborhood safety.
Welch declares victory in St. Petersburg mayoral race
After seven years of Rick Kriseman at the helm, residents in St. Petersburg, so far, seem to agree to let his policies and priorities continue through a new candidate.
After seven years of Rick Kriseman at the helm, residents in St. Petersburg, so far, seem to agree to let his policies and priorities continue through a new candidate.
Here's what Byron Kennedy got for handing back Tom Brady's 600th touchdown ball
The St. Pete doctor went from fan to infamous after handing back the historic ball, valued by some experts at $500,000. "I got everything I wanted and more," he said. "I wasn't expecting to get half this stuff, so this has been fantastic."
The St. Pete doctor went from fan to infamous after handing back the historic ball, valued by some experts at $500,000. "I got everything I wanted and more," he said. "I wasn't expecting to get half this stuff, so this has been fantastic."
St. Petersburg stained glass artist combines love for pets with passion for art
Jodi Chemes’s workshop showcases two of her biggest passions: pets and stained glass.
Jodi Chemes’s workshop showcases two of her biggest passions: pets and stained glass.