Stalemate over use of city-owned land puts Dalí Museum expansion on hold
A big effort to expand the Dalí Museum and build new technology has stopped in its tracks. The museum, the city, and nearby Mahaffey Theater couldn’t come to an agreement before a crucial deadline.
A big effort to expand the Dalí Museum and build new technology has stopped in its tracks. The museum, the city, and nearby Mahaffey Theater couldn’t come to an agreement before a crucial deadline.
'Crow a Day' exhibit honors memory of artist's mother
Artist Karen Bondarchuk created a collection of work that honored her mother's battle with dementia in 2010. Her exhibit is currently on display at the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art..
Artist Karen Bondarchuk created a collection of work that honored her mother's battle with dementia in 2010. Her exhibit is currently on display at the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art..
Radar identifies three possible graves under Tropicana Field parking lots
The city of St. Petersburg will explore the next steps after archaeologists recently found a lost cemetery with three possible graves at Tropicana Field, the latest in an effort to uncover erased African American cemeteries in Tampa Bay.
The city of St. Petersburg will explore the next steps after archaeologists recently found a lost cemetery with three possible graves at Tropicana Field, the latest in an effort to uncover erased African American cemeteries in Tampa Bay.
St. Petersburg Museum of History asks for submissions of African American and LGBTQIA+ history
The St. Petersburg Museum of History is asking community members to submit images, objects, documents, and personal stories in an effort to build its archive of African American and LGBTQIA+ histories.
The St. Petersburg Museum of History is asking community members to submit images, objects, documents, and personal stories in an effort to build its archive of African American and LGBTQIA+ histories.
‘We need to be smarter’: Pediatric physician pleads with parents to take delta variant seriously
A top doctor from one of the state’s largest children’s hospitals is pleading with parents to take the delta variant seriously as hundreds of thousands of students head back to school in Pinellas County without a mask mandate.
A top doctor from one of the state’s largest children’s hospitals is pleading with parents to take the delta variant seriously as hundreds of thousands of students head back to school in Pinellas County without a mask mandate.
‘A success story’: Lakewood Elementary teachers in St. Pete first to receive $1,000 bonuses
After going from an "F" school to an "A" school, the teachers of Lakewood Elementary in St. Pete were among the first in Florida to receive their $1,000 bonus.
After going from an "F" school to an "A" school, the teachers of Lakewood Elementary in St. Pete were among the first in Florida to receive their $1,000 bonus.
Find a little of everything at Skyway Marina Mall in St. Petersburg
Skyway Marina Mall is 80,000 square feet of shopping in St. Petersburg. It’s an indoor flea market, bazaar, and marketplace merged into one.
Skyway Marina Mall is 80,000 square feet of shopping in St. Petersburg. It’s an indoor flea market, bazaar, and marketplace merged into one.
New COVID-19 testing site opens in St. Pete to meet demand
Community testing sites have been closed for several months now, but with COVID-19 cases on the rise once again, the demand for testing has also gone up. One of those sites is opening in St. Petersburg.
Community testing sites have been closed for several months now, but with COVID-19 cases on the rise once again, the demand for testing has also gone up. One of those sites is opening in St. Petersburg.
Casting call for ‘romantic movie’ being shot in St. Pete
One production company is searching for extras to be in a film that’s being shot right in downtown St. Petersburg.
One production company is searching for extras to be in a film that’s being shot right in downtown St. Petersburg.
Pop-up vaccine sites see slight traffic increase as pressure to get the shot builds
Folks showing up at pop-up vaccine clinics around the Bay Area say 'better late than never' as the pressure to get vaccinated builds across Florida.
Folks showing up at pop-up vaccine clinics around the Bay Area say 'better late than never' as the pressure to get vaccinated builds across Florida.
Watergoats help Byrne Ocean Conservation clean St. Pete waterways
Water goats are used around Tampa Bay to collect trash and keep waterways clean, and in St. Petersburg, a non-profit says they're working.
Water goats are used around Tampa Bay to collect trash and keep waterways clean, and in St. Petersburg, a non-profit says they're working.
Hour waits for ambulances, low vaccination among first responders strain emergency service in St. Pete
As healthcare workers and community leaders beg people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the city of St. Petersburg is dealing with problems in its own house. Apparently, too many city workers in fire rescue and city police aren’t getting the shot, and when they get sick, the staffing shortages are noticeable.
As healthcare workers and community leaders beg people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the city of St. Petersburg is dealing with problems in its own house. Apparently, too many city workers in fire rescue and city police aren’t getting the shot, and when they get sick, the staffing shortages are noticeable.
$20K reward offered for St. Pete suspect accused of fatally shooting girlfriend in front of her children
It’s been almost one week since Joana Peca was shot and killed, and police said they are still searching for the murder suspect: her boyfriend. St. Pete police said it happened while she was holding their baby in her arms.
It’s been almost one week since Joana Peca was shot and killed, and police said they are still searching for the murder suspect: her boyfriend. St. Pete police said it happened while she was holding their baby in her arms.
Deputies: Man tried to rape woman he gave ride during rainstorm
Deputies arrested a man they believe tried to rape a woman after offering her a ride during a downpour early Wednesday morning in St. Petersburg. They want anyone who thinks they may have also been a victim to call detectives.
Deputies arrested a man they believe tried to rape a woman after offering her a ride during a downpour early Wednesday morning in St. Petersburg. They want anyone who thinks they may have also been a victim to call detectives.
St. Pete police search for suspect who shot girlfriend while she was holding baby
St. Pete police are searching for 38-year-old Benjamin Robert Williams who they say shot and killed his girlfriend while she was holding their baby in her arms.
St. Pete police are searching for 38-year-old Benjamin Robert Williams who they say shot and killed his girlfriend while she was holding their baby in her arms.
Florida pediatric COVID cases continue to rise ahead of first day of school
Doctors at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital say every week sets a new benchmark for children hospitalized with COVID-19.
Doctors at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital say every week sets a new benchmark for children hospitalized with COVID-19.
Train for an Olympic event at Vertical Ventures in St. Petersburg
Vertical Ventures in St. Petersburg is an indoor rock-climbing gym for all 3 and older.
Vertical Ventures in St. Petersburg is an indoor rock-climbing gym for all 3 and older.
Mother found shot to death in car alongside her 2 unharmed, ‘terrified’ children, police say
St. Pete police are investigating after a mother was found dead in a car from an apparent gunshot wound alongside her two unharmed, but terrified children.
St. Pete police are investigating after a mother was found dead in a car from an apparent gunshot wound alongside her two unharmed, but terrified children.
St. Petersburg couple charged with child sex abuse
St. Petersburg police have arrested Jason Wienrich, 31, and Alicia Stevens, 26, after finding images and videos of child sex abuse victims and Stevens on Wienrich’s electronic devices, including a video of him performing a sex act on a child.
St. Petersburg police have arrested Jason Wienrich, 31, and Alicia Stevens, 26, after finding images and videos of child sex abuse victims and Stevens on Wienrich’s electronic devices, including a video of him performing a sex act on a child.
St. Pete dessert shop features fair favorites with a 'funky' twist
Funky Sweets in St. Petersburg is a 70s-themed dessert shop selling fair favorites from fried from funnel cakes and banana splits, to Oreos and cheesecakes.
Funky Sweets in St. Petersburg is a 70s-themed dessert shop selling fair favorites from fried from funnel cakes and banana splits, to Oreos and cheesecakes.