Tampa Bay Rays' principal owner Stu Sternberg sued for alleged fraud scheme
The Tampa Bay Rays have been winning games left and right. But now a lawsuit says principal owner Stu Sternberg, isn't playing fair off the field.
The Tampa Bay Rays have been winning games left and right. But now a lawsuit says principal owner Stu Sternberg, isn't playing fair off the field.
City council vows to block Kriseman redevelopment plans as mayor calls for Rays' owner to step down
St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman is pushing forward with redevelopment plans for the Tropicana Field site as Rays owner Stu Sternberg is accused of fraud in acquiring a majority of the franchise holdings.
St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman is pushing forward with redevelopment plans for the Tropicana Field site as Rays owner Stu Sternberg is accused of fraud in acquiring a majority of the franchise holdings.
Driver dies after vehicle crashes into St. Pete apartment building
A woman passed away after crashing into a wall of a St. Pete apartment building, police say.
A woman passed away after crashing into a wall of a St. Pete apartment building, police say.
Pedestrian dies in St. Pete crash
A pedestrian passed away Thursday night following a crash in St. Petersburg, police said.
A pedestrian passed away Thursday night following a crash in St. Petersburg, police said.
Vaccine reward program in the works in St. Petersburg
From free beer to full scholarships to lotteries worth millions, states, counties, and cities across the country are coming up with creative ways to encourage people to get a COVID-19 vaccine. st. pA shot incentive program is now in the works in St. Petersburg.
From free beer to full scholarships to lotteries worth millions, states, counties, and cities across the country are coming up with creative ways to encourage people to get a COVID-19 vaccine. st. pA shot incentive program is now in the works in St. Petersburg.
Young boy, woman injured by stray bullets while sleeping in South St. Pete homes
Within almost one hour, two separate shootings occurred in South St. Pete where stray bullets found their way into two homes, injuring an 11-year-old boy and a 43-year-old woman, police say.
Within almost one hour, two separate shootings occurred in South St. Pete where stray bullets found their way into two homes, injuring an 11-year-old boy and a 43-year-old woman, police say.
Big Mike, beloved fixture in Bay Area nightlife, dies after battle with COVID-19
For the last 30 years, Michael Lewis has been a staple in the local live music scene, running the front door and security at concert venues in Tampa and St. Petersburg. The 58-year-old developed severe pneumonia after being diagnosed with COVID-19, and within a matter of days, he passed away.
For the last 30 years, Michael Lewis has been a staple in the local live music scene, running the front door and security at concert venues in Tampa and St. Petersburg. The 58-year-old developed severe pneumonia after being diagnosed with COVID-19, and within a matter of days, he passed away.
Woman shot and killed in South St. Pete home; man charged with murder
Police in St. Petersburg have arrested a man for murder after a woman was shot and killed Sunday while her young daughter was in the home.
Police in St. Petersburg have arrested a man for murder after a woman was shot and killed Sunday while her young daughter was in the home.
Company says Tampa Bay could be next major technology hub
The Tampa Bay area could be the next major tech hub according to an education company relocating its headquarters to St. Petersburg.
The Tampa Bay area could be the next major tech hub according to an education company relocating its headquarters to St. Petersburg.
St. Pete boys say man tried to lure them to truck with candy
According to the police department, it happened Thursday around 4:45 p.m. when the 8- and 10-year-old boys were riding their bikes in the Kiwanis Park area near 18th Street and Iris Street North.
According to the police department, it happened Thursday around 4:45 p.m. when the 8- and 10-year-old boys were riding their bikes in the Kiwanis Park area near 18th Street and Iris Street North.
Social workers respond to 100 days of calls in effort to improve policing in St. Pete
The first 100 days are in for the new social worker response program with the St. Petersburg Police Department, the chief of police reported Thursday. It’s part of an effort to shift more mental health and social service calls from police to the experts, and Chief Anthony Holloway said officers and social workers currently go out on calls together.
The first 100 days are in for the new social worker response program with the St. Petersburg Police Department, the chief of police reported Thursday. It’s part of an effort to shift more mental health and social service calls from police to the experts, and Chief Anthony Holloway said officers and social workers currently go out on calls together.
Kriseman on congressional run: 'I haven’t made any decisions'
St. Pete mayor Rick Kriseman says he’s considering running for congress now that Charlie Crist has announced he’s running again for governor.
St. Pete mayor Rick Kriseman says he’s considering running for congress now that Charlie Crist has announced he’s running again for governor.
Roommate arrested in death of St. Pete man, police say
The roommate of a murder victim was arrested Tuesday, according to St. Petersburg police.
The roommate of a murder victim was arrested Tuesday, according to St. Petersburg police.
Visit Florida backs show to boost Tampa Bay
Visit Florida has for nearly a year teamed with Visit St. Pete/Clearwater --- with each putting up $275,000 --- on an eight-episode show called “Life’s Rewards” that started streaming Monday on platforms including Amazon Prime, YouTube, GoUSA TV and Places.Travel.
Visit Florida has for nearly a year teamed with Visit St. Pete/Clearwater --- with each putting up $275,000 --- on an eight-episode show called “Life’s Rewards” that started streaming Monday on platforms including Amazon Prime, YouTube, GoUSA TV and Places.Travel.
St. Pete allows restaurants to apply for temporary outdoor dining permits
The City of St. Pete has found a temporary solution to allow expanded outdoor dining as the city’s COVID-19 emergency order expires Friday. The city is giving businesses until Friday to apply for a temporary use permit.
The City of St. Pete has found a temporary solution to allow expanded outdoor dining as the city’s COVID-19 emergency order expires Friday. The city is giving businesses until Friday to apply for a temporary use permit.
From the boroughs to the ‘Burg’: Nosh Pit restaurant brings taste of Big Apple to Sunshine State
Nosh Pit restaurant owner Rachael Finn brings the flavors of her childhood home in New York to her new home in St. Petersburg.
Nosh Pit restaurant owner Rachael Finn brings the flavors of her childhood home in New York to her new home in St. Petersburg.
‘Faces, not numbers’: St. Pete artist paints portraits of those who died from COVID-19
When the COVID-19 death statistics got to be overwhelming for Margaret Bayalis, she went to work putting a face on the stats by painting portraits of those lost to the virus.
When the COVID-19 death statistics got to be overwhelming for Margaret Bayalis, she went to work putting a face on the stats by painting portraits of those lost to the virus.
FHP: St. Pete man arrested for DUI following multi-vehicle crash on I-275
Troopers say they have arrested a St. Petersburg man for DUI after he caused a multi-vehicle crash that caused a truck to roll over and hit a Florida Highway Patrol trooper's cruiser that was parked on the side of Interstate 275.
Troopers say they have arrested a St. Petersburg man for DUI after he caused a multi-vehicle crash that caused a truck to roll over and hit a Florida Highway Patrol trooper's cruiser that was parked on the side of Interstate 275.
St. Pete Beach driver dead following crash
St. Petersburg police said one person died following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday.
St. Petersburg police said one person died following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday.
Watch for buses driving on I-275 shoulder in Pinellas County next month
Transit buses in Pinellas County will soon be driving on the shoulders of the interstate. A pilot project launches next month on a five-mile stretch of Interstate 275. The express service is designed to let riders bypass traffic jams during rush hour.
Transit buses in Pinellas County will soon be driving on the shoulders of the interstate. A pilot project launches next month on a five-mile stretch of Interstate 275. The express service is designed to let riders bypass traffic jams during rush hour.