Rescue group pleads for help as they rescue hundreds of pelicans from Skyway pier

At nearly two miles long, the south end of the old Sunshine Skyway Bridge is now the longest fishing pier in the world. It's also one of the most deadliest spots for pelicans, but a local group of volunteers is working to change that.

Skyway 10K may be virtual this year, but proceeds will still benefit military families

For the past three years, thousands of runners and walkers crossed the iconic Skyway Bridge during an annual 10K run, but this time around, it will be a virtual.

Driver involved in fatal hit-and-run turns himself in to police

The driver of a white Ford F250/350 Super Duty dually pick-up truck that was involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash has turned himself in, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department. 

St. Pete police looking for suspect in overnight murder

Police in St. Petersburg are hoping you can help them find the man who’s wanted for one murder and suspected in the attempted murder of a second person.

FOX 13 poll shows Ken Welch is tenuous frontrunner in St. Pete mayoral race

Matt Towery's polls have ranked among the most accurate nation. Now his first poll of 2021 shows Ken Welch is the early, though slight, frontrunner in the St. Petersburg race for mayor. 

St. Pete police investigating possible COVID vaccine theft

Detectives in St. Petersburg are investigating a possible case of stolen COVID-19 vaccine vials by someone in leadership at St. Pete Fire Rescue. 

One dead following St. Pete shooting, police say

St. Pete police are investigating a deadly shooting that took place at a store in the early-morning hours of Thursday.

St. Petersburg leaders, victim’s family’s work together to find solution to gun violence

St. Petersburg leaders are calling for an end to gun violence in response to recent shootings over the last three months, which have resulted in at least four deaths and left several others injured, including a police officer.

St. Pete mayor, Rays owner at odds over Tropicana Field redevelopment plans

The Tampa Bay Rays have signaled they are interested in building a new stadium where Tropicana Field now sits, but they are at a standstill with their landlord, the city of St. Pete, on the future of the site. 

Mayors hope visibility of Tampa Bay during Super Bowl will bring long-term benefits

The mayors of the three largest Tampa Bay area cities spoke Monday about the regional impact of a historic home game Super Bowl. While all three celebrated as fans, they also admitted the event, limited by COVID-19, won’t bring the normal boom for the hospitality industry.

100-year-old WWII fighter pilot gets vaccinated

A World War II veteran who just celebrated his 100th birthday got his COVID-19 vaccine on live TV Friday. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said at the time Henry Sayler was the one-millionth senior citizen to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida, but later walked his comments back, acknowledging the state was about 200,000 short of the milestone.