More than money needed to fix problems at Department of Veterans Affairs
While Congress passed reforms to reduce a backlog of veterans claims, a former VA insider told FOX 13 that, based on his experience, policies intended to improve performance in some cases backfired.
While Congress passed reforms to reduce a backlog of veterans claims, a former VA insider told FOX 13 that, based on his experience, policies intended to improve performance in some cases backfired.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill banning vaccine passports; suspends COVID-19 local emergency orders
From a waterfront restaurant in St. Petersburg, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended all local-government coronavirus emergency orders on Monday as he signed a bill that makes permanent his ban on COVID-19 vaccine "passports" and limits the authority of cities and counties in future healthcare crises.
From a waterfront restaurant in St. Petersburg, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended all local-government coronavirus emergency orders on Monday as he signed a bill that makes permanent his ban on COVID-19 vaccine "passports" and limits the authority of cities and counties in future healthcare crises.
Technology Playground at St. Pete College encourages public to dream, think and create
People of all ages are encouraged to dream without limits and discover what’s possible at St Pete College’s Innovation Lab.
People of all ages are encouraged to dream without limits and discover what’s possible at St Pete College’s Innovation Lab.
Police arrest Gulfport ballet teacher accused of molesting underage student
Detectives arrested a Gulfport ballet teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student.
Detectives arrested a Gulfport ballet teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student.
Family seeks answers, closure one year after fatal hit-and-run crash
It has been one year since the driver of an SUV sideswiped two people on a motorcycle, killing the driver, and kept going in St. Petersburg.
It has been one year since the driver of an SUV sideswiped two people on a motorcycle, killing the driver, and kept going in St. Petersburg.
Bucs fan grabs beer with ‘Frank,’ the Chiefs fan whose cardboard cutout he sat next to at Super Bowl
After a social media search to find the man behind the cardboard cutout he sat next to during the Super Bowl, LJ Govoni sat down with Clayton Whipple, better known as ‘Frank’.
After a social media search to find the man behind the cardboard cutout he sat next to during the Super Bowl, LJ Govoni sat down with Clayton Whipple, better known as ‘Frank’.
St. Pete officer accused of using stolen credit card loses job
A probationary officer with St. Petersburg police is out of a job after investigators say he was arrested for trying to use a Texas woman's credit card information to make purchases from Walmart.
A probationary officer with St. Petersburg police is out of a job after investigators say he was arrested for trying to use a Texas woman's credit card information to make purchases from Walmart.
Boaters doubt mayor's claim that privatization would be best for St. Petersburg's marina
Under a contract that City Council has yet to vote on, a Tennessee company would spend $30-million to renovate and then operate the marina, paying a percentage of their revenue -- along with an annual $250,000 in rent -- back to the city.
Under a contract that City Council has yet to vote on, a Tennessee company would spend $30-million to renovate and then operate the marina, paying a percentage of their revenue -- along with an annual $250,000 in rent -- back to the city.
St. Pete teen struck by vehicle while walking to bus stop, troopers say
A 14-year-old was seriously injured Wednesday morning after she was hit by a vehicle in St. Petersburg.
A 14-year-old was seriously injured Wednesday morning after she was hit by a vehicle in St. Petersburg.
Shorecrest opens program for teens graduating high school but not ready for college
A program designed for students who feel like they missed out on crucial parts of high school life, and aren't ready for college, has opened at Shorecrest Prep in St. Pete.
A program designed for students who feel like they missed out on crucial parts of high school life, and aren't ready for college, has opened at Shorecrest Prep in St. Pete.
Summer camp spotlight: Learning through play at Snapology of St Pete
With May around the corner, many summer camps across the Tampa Bay area are opening for registration.
With May around the corner, many summer camps across the Tampa Bay area are opening for registration.
Parking spots turned into patio seating could remain after pandemic, St. Pete says
As part of a program called Restart St. Pete, the city told restaurants they could use concrete barriers to separate traffic from parking spots converted into outdoor seating areas. Restaurants and the city hope to continue the program past the pandemic.
As part of a program called Restart St. Pete, the city told restaurants they could use concrete barriers to separate traffic from parking spots converted into outdoor seating areas. Restaurants and the city hope to continue the program past the pandemic.
Road to success wasn’t easy for woman behind the wheels of the Firestone Grand Prix
Cara Adams is the director of race tire engineering and manufacturing for Firestone Racing and is paving the way for other women to have a more hands-on role in a male-dominated sport.
Cara Adams is the director of race tire engineering and manufacturing for Firestone Racing and is paving the way for other women to have a more hands-on role in a male-dominated sport.
1 critically injured after being shot in St. Petersburg, police say
A man suffered critical injuries after being shot in St. Petersburg shortly after midnight, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
A man suffered critical injuries after being shot in St. Petersburg shortly after midnight, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Man whose severed head was found in South St. Pete identified
Police say they now know the identity of a man whose severed head was found in South St. Petersburg back in July.
Police say they now know the identity of a man whose severed head was found in South St. Petersburg back in July.
Ahead of main event, St. Pete Grand Prix practice runs begin Friday
Thousands of people will converge in downtown St. Petersburg the Firestone Grand Prix.
Thousands of people will converge in downtown St. Petersburg the Firestone Grand Prix.
Rays' future is ‘elephant in the room’ as Bay Area celebrates ‘Champion’s Day’
As the Rays, Lightning, Bucs and Rowdies showed off their championship trophies on Friday, the future of Major League Baseball in the Bay Area remained up in the air.
As the Rays, Lightning, Bucs and Rowdies showed off their championship trophies on Friday, the future of Major League Baseball in the Bay Area remained up in the air.
2 Eckerd College students create Audubon chapter on campus to share passion for birds with classmates
Connor O’Brien and Trevor Clair created the Ornithological Society of Eckerd and, despite limited activities due to the pandemic, they have 67 members who share an interest in birds.
Connor O’Brien and Trevor Clair created the Ornithological Society of Eckerd and, despite limited activities due to the pandemic, they have 67 members who share an interest in birds.
Program aims to teach water-friendly gardening in St. Pete
An organization dedicated to keeping Bay Area water clean is working with the community to protect the area's drinking water supply.
An organization dedicated to keeping Bay Area water clean is working with the community to protect the area's drinking water supply.
St. Pete painter living life in fast lane ahead of Grand Prix
Whenever Ya La'ford can trade paintbrushes for car parts, she knows she's about to make a statement.
Whenever Ya La'ford can trade paintbrushes for car parts, she knows she's about to make a statement.