Drug, gun arrest after man found asleep in car at St. Pete apartment: police
A 23-year-old man is facing a variety of charges after he was found passed out in a Rolls-Royce with drugs and guns at a St. Petersburg apartment parking lot, according to police.
A 23-year-old man is facing a variety of charges after he was found passed out in a Rolls-Royce with drugs and guns at a St. Petersburg apartment parking lot, according to police.
St. Pete leaders want management review of billing department amid high water bill issues
After months of complaints about irregularly high water bills, a St. Petersburg City Council committee has selected the billing and collections department for a formal management evaluation.
After months of complaints about irregularly high water bills, a St. Petersburg City Council committee has selected the billing and collections department for a formal management evaluation.
Pop art show marries classics to western art at the James Museum
Western Art is in the name. And in Americana, nothing says Western like Clint Eastwood and John Wayne. So, when a showing of some special pieces by Pop artist Ben Steele was available, the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art jumped at the chance to show his work.
Western Art is in the name. And in Americana, nothing says Western like Clint Eastwood and John Wayne. So, when a showing of some special pieces by Pop artist Ben Steele was available, the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art jumped at the chance to show his work.
St. Pete firefighters warn lithium-ion battery fires are on the rise
Calls tied to lithium-ion batteries are keeping fire crews busy in St. Pete, and firefighters across the country are using this week to educate and help prevent more of these dangerous blazes. They say they’re responding to these incidents at an alarming rate.
Calls tied to lithium-ion batteries are keeping fire crews busy in St. Pete, and firefighters across the country are using this week to educate and help prevent more of these dangerous blazes. They say they’re responding to these incidents at an alarming rate.
Major southern Hillsborough County water pipeline project to begin in November
Tampa Bay Water is launching a massive infrastructure project in southern Hillsborough County.
Tampa Bay Water is launching a massive infrastructure project in southern Hillsborough County.
St. Pete man sails nearly 6,000 miles in pontoon boat raising money for Ronald McDonald House Charities
A St. Pete man is back home after sailing almost 6,000 miles in a pontoon boat to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay.
A St. Pete man is back home after sailing almost 6,000 miles in a pontoon boat to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay.
St. Pete city council debates inclusive city flags after state stripped street murals
City leaders in St. Petersburg said they’re determined to reclaim messages that were paved over by the state. The Black History Matters and Pride street murals were erased under orders from Governor Ron DeSantis, in a statewide effort to remove "ideology" from public roadways.
City leaders in St. Petersburg said they’re determined to reclaim messages that were paved over by the state. The Black History Matters and Pride street murals were erased under orders from Governor Ron DeSantis, in a statewide effort to remove "ideology" from public roadways.
St. Pete Police looking for driver of car seen on camera near scene of deadly hit-and-run
St. Petersburg Police say 61-year-old Victoria Morley was just two blocks from home when a vehicle hit and killed her Friday night.
St. Petersburg Police say 61-year-old Victoria Morley was just two blocks from home when a vehicle hit and killed her Friday night.
Teen bicyclist hospitalized after being hit by car in Clearwater
A 16-year-old bicyclist was taken to the hospital after being hit by a car along Court Street in Clearwater Thursday afternoon, according to first responders.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was taken to the hospital after being hit by a car along Court Street in Clearwater Thursday afternoon, according to first responders.
$13M makeover set to transform St. Pete's historic Palladium Theater
The Palladium Theater at St. Petersburg College, a cultural landmark since 1925, is set for a dramatic renovation.
The Palladium Theater at St. Petersburg College, a cultural landmark since 1925, is set for a dramatic renovation.
Shore Acres resident who served meals from his yard after Helene, Milton starting non-profit
Following Milton and Hurricane Helene, Matt Thorn started serving meals and handing out supplies to the community from his front yard in Shore Acres. He called it the Relief Market and Grille.
Following Milton and Hurricane Helene, Matt Thorn started serving meals and handing out supplies to the community from his front yard in Shore Acres. He called it the Relief Market and Grille.
New Rays ownership pledges commitment to Tampa Bay area
The new ownership group of the Rays affirmed their commitment to keeping the team in the Tampa Bay area during their first press conference on Tuesday morning.
The new ownership group of the Rays affirmed their commitment to keeping the team in the Tampa Bay area during their first press conference on Tuesday morning.
Local investors unveil redevelopment proposal for Gas Plant District, with or without the Rays
A group of local investors and developers are pitching a plan to transform St. Petersburg’s Gas Plant District, whether the Tampa Bay Rays are part of the deal.
A group of local investors and developers are pitching a plan to transform St. Petersburg’s Gas Plant District, whether the Tampa Bay Rays are part of the deal.
St. Pete food pantry expands due to demand
Love Thy Neighbor’s founder says the food pantry and thrift shop serve about 2,000 every two weeks.
Love Thy Neighbor’s founder says the food pantry and thrift shop serve about 2,000 every two weeks.
St. Pete Police search for driver in fatal hit-and-run crash
A 61-year-old woman was struck and killed as she was walking across Dartmoor St. N at the Joyce Terrace N intersection, according to the St. Pete Police Department.
A 61-year-old woman was struck and killed as she was walking across Dartmoor St. N at the Joyce Terrace N intersection, according to the St. Pete Police Department.
Florida man arrested for trading vapes to teen for pornographic content: PCSO
A St. Pete man is behind bars after allegedly trading nicotine vapes for pornographic photos and videos of a 13-year-old girl.
A St. Pete man is behind bars after allegedly trading nicotine vapes for pornographic photos and videos of a 13-year-old girl.
Driver faces charges after two hit and run crashes in St. Pete Sunday night
Police say a driver left chaos across St. Pete Sunday evening, with two separate crashes involving multiple cars.
Police say a driver left chaos across St. Pete Sunday evening, with two separate crashes involving multiple cars.
Man rescued near Skyway Bridge after boat capsizes: USCG
A man was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after his boat capsized near the Skyway Bridge on Thursday.
A man was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after his boat capsized near the Skyway Bridge on Thursday.
PSTA staff recommends Hubbard’s Marina as Cross Bay Ferry operator, final vote later this month
The Cross Bay Ferry could be sailing back to the area soon. The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority has its sights set on a new, local vendor: Hubbard’s Marina.
The Cross Bay Ferry could be sailing back to the area soon. The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority has its sights set on a new, local vendor: Hubbard’s Marina.
St. Pete Science Center revival back on track after mayor reverses course
Plans to revive the cherished St. Petersburg Science Center appears to be back on track after Mayor Ken Welch reversed course on turning the site into a sewer facility.
Plans to revive the cherished St. Petersburg Science Center appears to be back on track after Mayor Ken Welch reversed course on turning the site into a sewer facility.