Deadly pedestrian crashes put spotlight on Grand Central district safety
People who live, work, and play along Central Avenue in St. Petersburg are asking for more safety measures after a couple in their 60s was hit and killed in front of a crowd of people at an intersection.
People who live, work, and play along Central Avenue in St. Petersburg are asking for more safety measures after a couple in their 60s was hit and killed in front of a crowd of people at an intersection.
After 2 seasons on ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ celebrity chef brings unique cuisine to St. Petersburg
From "Hell's Kitchen" to St. Pete Beach sounds like a great escape or a vacation getaway, but for celebrity chef Robert Hesse, it was a homecoming.
From "Hell's Kitchen" to St. Pete Beach sounds like a great escape or a vacation getaway, but for celebrity chef Robert Hesse, it was a homecoming.
Giant manta ray spotted near St. Petersburg
The giant manta ray is the largest ray in the world -- and one of them was spotted just 50 feet away from the shores of St. Petersburg.
The giant manta ray is the largest ray in the world -- and one of them was spotted just 50 feet away from the shores of St. Petersburg.
Some St. Petersburg city councilmembers warm up to Rays splitting cities
While addressing St. Petersburg's city council, Tampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg stuck with his game plan to make the Rays a two-city team.
While addressing St. Petersburg's city council, Tampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg stuck with his game plan to make the Rays a two-city team.
Deadly pedestrian crash closes westbound Gandy Boulevard
Florida Highway Patrol troopers say one person is dead following a crash on Gandy Boulevard in St. Petersburg.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers say one person is dead following a crash on Gandy Boulevard in St. Petersburg.
17-year-old charged with murder in shooting death of cousin, St. Pete police say
A 17-year-old is accused of shooting and killing his cousin following an argument at their home in St. Petersburg.
A 17-year-old is accused of shooting and killing his cousin following an argument at their home in St. Petersburg.
Man rescued near Pine Key Island after catamaran capsizes
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued Robert Snowflack, 60, on Saturday after his 16-foot catamaran capsized one mile southeast of Pine Key Island.
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued Robert Snowflack, 60, on Saturday after his 16-foot catamaran capsized one mile southeast of Pine Key Island.
St. Petersburg police investigating fatal shooting
Tedarrell Davenport, 30, was shot and killed Saturday afternoon, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Tedarrell Davenport, 30, was shot and killed Saturday afternoon, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Police identify pedestrian killed while crossing St. Petersburg street
Robert Theodore Surprenant Jr., 61, was killed Friday evening while trying to cross Central Ave. in St. Petersburg, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Robert Theodore Surprenant Jr., 61, was killed Friday evening while trying to cross Central Ave. in St. Petersburg, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
1 pedestrian killed, another critical after being hit on Central Ave. in St. Pete
A man has died and a woman is critical after being hit by a pickup truck on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg Friday.
A man has died and a woman is critical after being hit by a pickup truck on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg Friday.
Amid recent gun violence, search of South St. Pete home leads to weapons, drugs and arrests
After receiving a total of 221 calls for service and complaints since December at a single address, St. Petersburg detectives executed a search warrant at the South St. Pete home.
After receiving a total of 221 calls for service and complaints since December at a single address, St. Petersburg detectives executed a search warrant at the South St. Pete home.
Rays welcoming fans for first time since 2019
The Tampa Bay Rays have new COVID-19 protocols in place as fans get ready to watch games from inside Tropicana Field again.
The Tampa Bay Rays have new COVID-19 protocols in place as fans get ready to watch games from inside Tropicana Field again.
Developers make first pitches to residents of St. Pete for Tropicana Field site changes
Residents are weighing in on four proposed plans for redeveloping the Tropicana Field site. Wednesday night the city of St. Petersburg hosted its first in-person public forum where the public got to question each of the developers.
Residents are weighing in on four proposed plans for redeveloping the Tropicana Field site. Wednesday night the city of St. Petersburg hosted its first in-person public forum where the public got to question each of the developers.
Stolen jewelry prompted shooting death of young mother in front of her kids, police say
St. Petersburg police arrested Tyron Jackasal, 21, for shooting and killing K’Mia Simmons while she was in a car with her children.
St. Petersburg police arrested Tyron Jackasal, 21, for shooting and killing K’Mia Simmons while she was in a car with her children.
Newest axe throwing venue offers 15 lanes and certified coaches
Axe-throwing is a step up from darts and definitely more exciting than video games, which is why it’s growing in popularity.
Axe-throwing is a step up from darts and definitely more exciting than video games, which is why it’s growing in popularity.
Family pleads for justice after St. Pete mother killed
The family of K'mia Simmons brought their two little girls to our interview because they want all of Tampa Bay to see who else was almost hit by those bullets.
The family of K'mia Simmons brought their two little girls to our interview because they want all of Tampa Bay to see who else was almost hit by those bullets.
Two St. Pete mothers gunned down within 5 days; both 'not the intended target'
St. Petersburg police are searching for a gunman who shot and killed a mother of two Sunday night while injuring two others nearby. It's an eerily similar crime happening just five days after another mom was gunned down.
St. Petersburg police are searching for a gunman who shot and killed a mother of two Sunday night while injuring two others nearby. It's an eerily similar crime happening just five days after another mom was gunned down.
Backyard orchid hobby blooms into beautiful business during pandemic
Spring has sprung and many people are starting to spruce up their yards with beautiful plants. You might not think to start your search for orchids in the heart downtown St. Petersburg, but one unique farm may change your mind.
Spring has sprung and many people are starting to spruce up their yards with beautiful plants. You might not think to start your search for orchids in the heart downtown St. Petersburg, but one unique farm may change your mind.
St. Pete mom killed in Easter Sunday triple shooting, police say
St. Pete police said a mother of two was killed following a triple shooting Sunday night.
St. Pete police said a mother of two was killed following a triple shooting Sunday night.
Wide-variety of kilns brings global attention to St. Petersburg pottery
The Morean Center for Clay looks like an old train station, but inside is a pottery city of sorts.
The Morean Center for Clay looks like an old train station, but inside is a pottery city of sorts.