With 614 tons of dead fish collected so far, 7 collection sites open in St. Pete
As of Tuesday, 614 tons of dead fish had been collected by the county, including 477 tons in St. Petersburg. Anyone who wants to pitch in with the cleanup can drop fish off in dumpsters at seven sites.
As of Tuesday, 614 tons of dead fish had been collected by the county, including 477 tons in St. Petersburg. Anyone who wants to pitch in with the cleanup can drop fish off in dumpsters at seven sites.
Florida Python Challenge underway to raise awareness about nonnative species
Python hunters from all over are in Florida this week, combing through more than a million and a half acres of Everglades to catch the invasive snakes during the Florida Python Challenge. They’re competing for $10,000 in grand prize money for the most pythons caught.
Python hunters from all over are in Florida this week, combing through more than a million and a half acres of Everglades to catch the invasive snakes during the Florida Python Challenge. They’re competing for $10,000 in grand prize money for the most pythons caught.
St. Petersburg police release clear surveillance video of bank robbery suspect
St. Pete police say they need help in identifying a man who robbed a bank on Friday, July 9.
St. Pete police say they need help in identifying a man who robbed a bank on Friday, July 9.
In one day, 9 tons of dead fish removed from St. Pete waters after red tide, Elsa
Over 120 city workers were recruited to help with the massive fish cleanup efforts in St. Pete. Nine tons of dead fish have been collected in one day, and SkyFOX spotted a giant 'island' of dead fish floating north of the pier.
Over 120 city workers were recruited to help with the massive fish cleanup efforts in St. Pete. Nine tons of dead fish have been collected in one day, and SkyFOX spotted a giant 'island' of dead fish floating north of the pier.
Dead fish cause stink in St. Pete neighborhood after Elsa passes through
Dead baitfish, catfish and big game fish floating in the water near Coquina Key are causing a stink after Elsa washed them ashore.
Dead baitfish, catfish and big game fish floating in the water near Coquina Key are causing a stink after Elsa washed them ashore.
What should happen to I-175? St. Pete wants your opinion
Future plans for the Tropicana Field site could impact traffic flow on the interstate through St. Pete. One proposal involves shortening or removing Interstate 175, the stretch that connects I-275 with downtown.
Future plans for the Tropicana Field site could impact traffic flow on the interstate through St. Pete. One proposal involves shortening or removing Interstate 175, the stretch that connects I-275 with downtown.
St. Petersburg Museum of History focuses on past while preparing for future
The St. Petersburg Museum of History is where you can learn about the city's past, but museum officials are looking into the future as they begin expansion plans.
The St. Petersburg Museum of History is where you can learn about the city's past, but museum officials are looking into the future as they begin expansion plans.
One dead following shooting in South St. Pete, police say
One person was shot and killed in South St. Pete on Monday morning, police said.
One person was shot and killed in South St. Pete on Monday morning, police said.
St. Petersburg hopes to minimize red tide impact on Fourth of July festivities
The race is on for workers to clean up thousands of dead fish caused by a red tide outbreak along St. Pete’s waterfront.
The race is on for workers to clean up thousands of dead fish caused by a red tide outbreak along St. Pete’s waterfront.
Bond between rescued pups lifts spirits across St. Petersburg and online
A pair of rescued pooches in St. Petersburg are fast becoming internet stars after their owners started sharing photos online of their daily walks.
A pair of rescued pooches in St. Petersburg are fast becoming internet stars after their owners started sharing photos online of their daily walks.
Dog Bar employees rescue woman being assaulted in bathroom, police say
Police say staff at a popular St. Petersburg bar helped save a woman who was being sexually assaulted in the bathroom.
Police say staff at a popular St. Petersburg bar helped save a woman who was being sexually assaulted in the bathroom.
Police investigating after teen shot in St. Petersburg
A 17-year-old suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being shot Thursday, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
A 17-year-old suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being shot Thursday, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Holzerland Protection Dogs gives free puppy to military veteran, police officer
An Air Force veteran who spent 15 years as a K-9 handler recently received a free puppy from Holzerland Dogs.
An Air Force veteran who spent 15 years as a K-9 handler recently received a free puppy from Holzerland Dogs.
'He almost killed two cops': St. Pete officer nearly shot in head before suspect's gun jammed, sheriff says
The Pinellas County sheriff said two St. Pete officers had a close call over the weekend when a 23-year-old man fired at them, forcing two officers to return fire.
The Pinellas County sheriff said two St. Pete officers had a close call over the weekend when a 23-year-old man fired at them, forcing two officers to return fire.
FWC: Dead dolphin found near Vinoy Park, St. Pete pier
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is investigating after a dolphin was found dead on the shore of Vinoy Beach. Investigators are now trying to determine if red tide may have played a role, but as of Monday night, a cause of death has not yet been determined.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is investigating after a dolphin was found dead on the shore of Vinoy Beach. Investigators are now trying to determine if red tide may have played a role, but as of Monday night, a cause of death has not yet been determined.
Retired caterer recalls cooking for music legends
For decades, Midge Trubey had an all-access pass as a caterer working for music legends, from Michael Jackson to Van Halen to Kenny Rogers. Now she's retired and sharing her recipes -- and stories.
For decades, Midge Trubey had an all-access pass as a caterer working for music legends, from Michael Jackson to Van Halen to Kenny Rogers. Now she's retired and sharing her recipes -- and stories.
1 dead, 1 injured in South St. Petersburg shooting
St. Pete police are investigating a shooting that led to the death of one person and injured another.
St. Pete police are investigating a shooting that led to the death of one person and injured another.
Task Force 3 deploys to Surfside to assist in rescue efforts
More than 70 local firefighters, paramedics, and doctors are in Surfside to help with the rescue and recovery after a 12-story condo building collapsed early Thursday morning.
More than 70 local firefighters, paramedics, and doctors are in Surfside to help with the rescue and recovery after a 12-story condo building collapsed early Thursday morning.
Bird rescued from St. Petersburg Pier sculpture, activists fear more animals may get trapped
St. Petersburg leaders are considering ways to prevent animals from getting tangled in the pier’s hanging rope sculpture after a mallard duck had to be rescued on Friday.
St. Petersburg leaders are considering ways to prevent animals from getting tangled in the pier’s hanging rope sculpture after a mallard duck had to be rescued on Friday.
1 shot, killed at St. Pete motel, police say
The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating after a man was shot and killed at the Landmark Motel Friday evening.
The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating after a man was shot and killed at the Landmark Motel Friday evening.