Bay Area national cemeteries struggling for sponsors ahead of 'Wreaths Across America Day'

Two of the Bay Area’s largest national cemeteries, Sarasota National Cemetery and Bay Pines National Cemetery, may not have enough wreaths to honor every veteran this holiday season.

St. Pete launches challenge to support hundreds of local businesses during holidays

The City of St. Pete is trying to give people a reason to shop locally this holiday season as they launched the 'Holiday Biz Bingo in the 'Burg' this week.

'Kids and Kubs': St. Pete's 75-and-older softball league nears 100 years on the diamond

The "Kids and Kubs" softball club is nearing the century mark itself, as ballplayers who are at least 75 years old take the field at St. Pete's North Shore Park three days a week.

Pinocchio play comes to life on St. Pete stage this weekend

The children's storybook about a hand-crafted puppet that comes to life will be performed live on stage this weekend in St. Petersburg.

St. Pete business offering place for artists, small-batch producers

In the heart of downtown St. Pete, The Merchant stands as a celebration of all things local — a shop that’s part boutique, part art gallery, and all about community.

Miles, meaning & community fuels racers at St. Pete Run Fest

On Sunday at sunrise, the streets of St. Petersburg came alive as runners set off from the pier on the certified half-marathon route. The 13.1-mile course carried them through waterfront views, historic neighborhoods and vibrant downtown avenues.

New courthouse set to open in Florida in December

The new courthouse for the Florida Second District Court of Appeals is set to open in December.

St. Petersburg resident faces $4,000 water bill nightmare

St. Petersburg resident Erika Shrauger was hit with a staggering $4,000 water bill in September, despite being out of town for work for two months. 

St. Pete apartment residents can now stay after fire code violations forced them to vacate

A startling sign hangs on the doors of 30 units at The Morgan Apartments in South St. Pete. It’s a warning from the fire marshal that the units aren’t safe to live in.

Suspected car prowler arrested in St. Pete, linked to multiple burglaries, police say

A man accused of prowling in driveways early Sunday morning was arrested and linked to several theft and burglary cases, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.

Deadline extended for Historic Gas Plant District proposals

Developers and investors now have more time to create their proposals for the Historic Gas Plant District in St. Petersburg. Mayor Ken Welch wrote in a memo that he extended the deadline for the submissions. 

Holiday cheer arrives early in downtown St. Pete at pop-up bar

The holidays have arrived early at The Xmas Bar in downtown St. Petersburg. The popular spot, a seasonal transformation of "Glamper," opened its doors last Friday after a 72-hour decorating marathon by Forward Hospitality Partner, Mark Acchione and his team.

Man seriously injured in St. Pete shooting

A man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after he was shot Sunday night near the 1200 block of 22nd Street South, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.

Rod Wave arrested in Atlanta on drug and weapons charges

Atlanta police arrested rapper Rod Wave, also known as Rodarius Green, on multiple drug and weapon charges Friday