Social workers to be sent to non-violent 911 calls for service in St. Pete
St. Petersburg city councilors unanimously approved a contract on Thursday with Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services to deploy social workers on nonviolent, noncriminal 911 calls for service.
St. Petersburg city councilors unanimously approved a contract on Thursday with Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services to deploy social workers on nonviolent, noncriminal 911 calls for service.
This weekend's Howard Frankland Bridge closure delayed a week
Originally, engineers planned to close both directions of the I-275 span Saturday night and into Sunday so crews could remove the 4th Street North bridge over the interstate. The work is part of the Gateway Expressway Project.
Originally, engineers planned to close both directions of the I-275 span Saturday night and into Sunday so crews could remove the 4th Street North bridge over the interstate. The work is part of the Gateway Expressway Project.
Root to petal: St. Petersburg herbal school teaches Western, Chinese, spiritual, ceremonial medicine
Many homeowners probably get frustrated with the variety of unknown plants that grow in the yard they consider weeds but if you know what to look for, some of these plants may have medicinal properties and other health benefits.
Many homeowners probably get frustrated with the variety of unknown plants that grow in the yard they consider weeds but if you know what to look for, some of these plants may have medicinal properties and other health benefits.
Firestone Grand Prix in St. Pete rescheduled for April 2021
For the second year in a row, the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg has been rescheduled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
For the second year in a row, the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg has been rescheduled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
First round of Florida healthcare workers gets second vaccine dose
The first round of Florida healthcare workers who got doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are now getting their second dose, but they say their behavior isn't changing.
The first round of Florida healthcare workers who got doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are now getting their second dose, but they say their behavior isn't changing.
Good Samaritan performs zip-line rescue of entangled pelican on Skyway
How far would you go to help an injured bird? When volunteers from Friends of the Pelicans spotted a young pelican entangled in fishing line on a span of the old Skyway Sunshine Bridge, they knew he would die if they didn't do something.
How far would you go to help an injured bird? When volunteers from Friends of the Pelicans spotted a young pelican entangled in fishing line on a span of the old Skyway Sunshine Bridge, they knew he would die if they didn't do something.
SPPD: 3 injured in early morning shooting
Three people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting early in the morning on New Year’s Day, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Three people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting early in the morning on New Year’s Day, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
A different kind of New Year across Tampa Bay
After everything we have been through in 2020, it makes sense that people want to celebrate the year's end. However, with COVID-19 looming over the festivities, this New Year’s Eve was toned down across the Bay Area.
After everything we have been through in 2020, it makes sense that people want to celebrate the year's end. However, with COVID-19 looming over the festivities, this New Year’s Eve was toned down across the Bay Area.
Tropicana Field COVID-19 testing site closes early due to high demand
Officials in charge of COVID-19 testing at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg were forced to close early New Year's Eve due to high demand.
Officials in charge of COVID-19 testing at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg were forced to close early New Year's Eve due to high demand.
Explore uncharted waters with certified scuba divers
Anyone who has dreamed of exploration and discovery of a new world might be surprised to find unexplored worlds just off the coast.
Anyone who has dreamed of exploration and discovery of a new world might be surprised to find unexplored worlds just off the coast.
Tampa, St. Pete at top of 2020 travel destinations
There’s a bright spot to end 2020 after a hospitality report found this year’s busiest travel destination was Tampa/St. Petersburg.
There’s a bright spot to end 2020 after a hospitality report found this year’s busiest travel destination was Tampa/St. Petersburg.
Army son surprises St. Pete police sergeant with holiday homecoming
Lieutenants with the St Petersburg Police Department helped to orchestrate a homecoming surprise for one of their colleagues on Christmas Eve.
Lieutenants with the St Petersburg Police Department helped to orchestrate a homecoming surprise for one of their colleagues on Christmas Eve.
St. Pete man accused of watching porn with child, recording victim
A 65-year-old man from St. Pete admitted to watching porn with a child under the age of 12 and recording the victim in the bathroom, detectives said.
A 65-year-old man from St. Pete admitted to watching porn with a child under the age of 12 and recording the victim in the bathroom, detectives said.
Southbound Sunshine Skyway Bridge closed due to crash
The Florida Highway Patrol said southbound lanes of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge were temporarily blocked due to a crash.
The Florida Highway Patrol said southbound lanes of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge were temporarily blocked due to a crash.
Experience wild Florida in the heart of St. Petersburg at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
One of the great things about living in Florida is the nature that surrounds us.
One of the great things about living in Florida is the nature that surrounds us.
Greyhound racing at Derby Lane comes to an end
Sunday marked the end of an era for greyhound dog racing in St. Pete when Derby Lane hosted its final live dog race in front of nearly 5,000 fans.
Sunday marked the end of an era for greyhound dog racing in St. Pete when Derby Lane hosted its final live dog race in front of nearly 5,000 fans.
Ring video captures St. Pete teenager robbed at gunpoint, search for suspect
Jervon Hinton, 16, was just getting home from work around 9 p.m. Saturday night, when someone ran up behind him with what looks like a gun, and grabs him.
Jervon Hinton, 16, was just getting home from work around 9 p.m. Saturday night, when someone ran up behind him with what looks like a gun, and grabs him.
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital makes Christmas extra merry for its littlest patients
As families stack presents under the tree ahead of Christmas, healthcare workers wanted to make sure their youngest patients get in the holiday spirit.
As families stack presents under the tree ahead of Christmas, healthcare workers wanted to make sure their youngest patients get in the holiday spirit.
24-year-old arrested in South St. Pete shooting death
St. Pete police say they arrested the man responsible for fatally shooting another on Monday.
St. Pete police say they arrested the man responsible for fatally shooting another on Monday.
Man found shot in South St. Pete home
Police say they are investigating after a man was shot inside a South St. Pete home this morning.
Police say they are investigating after a man was shot inside a South St. Pete home this morning.