6-year-old St. Pete girl injured by motorcyclist in hit-and-run crash
Florida Highway Patrol investigators are hoping you can help them find the motorcycle that hit a 6-year-old girl in St. Pete last night before speeding off.
Firestone Grand Prix in St. Pete rescheduled for October
The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg has been rescheduled to late October, city officials and INDYCAR confirmed Wednesday.
Despite nearing completion, St. Pete Pier will remain closed until further notice
The city of St. Petersburg originally gave a grand opening date of May 30 but fears about spreading the novel coronavirus have promoted the city to postpone until an unknown date.
St. Pete mayor on board with MLB plan, as long as health isn't at risk
Major League Baseball could open its season on July 4, but without fans in the stands. Owners reportedly agreed on a plan to play 82 games in empty stadiums. Games would largely be against division rivals.
More than 600 patients died from COVID-19 at Florida long-term care facilities
Florida is reporting that more than 650 patients have died from the coronavirus at the state's nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Police: 5-year-old boy accidentally shoots, kills himself
Five-year-old Ja’Cari Ellis died Saturday afternoon after accidentally shooting himself, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
St. Petersburg may allow restaurants and stores expand to the streets
Maximum capacity at inside restaurants and retail stores is capped at 25 percent, but outside there’s no limit as long as everyone is spread six feet apart.
St. Pete to allow restaurants with parking lots, outdoor space to expand seating
Help is on the way for St. Pete restaurants. City leaders are finding creative ways to allow restaurateurs to expand their outdoor dining spaces.
Domestic violence more prevalent during COVID-19 shutdowns
LaDonna Butler would know: Asking for help when your life is at stake takes all the strength you have.
Starlink satellite constellation streaks across Florida sky Thursday
If you were outside and able to look up around 9 p.m. Thursday, you may have seen a long line of parading satellites streaking across the sky.
Drive-by retirement ceremony sends St. Petersburg College employee off in style
David Houston was surprised by his retirement send-off from St. Petersburg College.
Bay Area leaders have mixed reaction to DeSantis plan to reopen the state
Governor Ron DeSantis’ plan to start re-opening the state’s economy is laid out in an executive order, but the details weren’t immediately available for local leaders, who had mixed initial reactions.
Grand opening for the new St. Pete Pier will be delayed
First, construction caused the new St. Pete Pier's grand opening to be delayed. This time, it's because of the coronavirus.
St. Petersburg police investigating homicide after man found in street with gunshot wound
The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating after Brock Howze, 24, was found in the street on the 500 block of 80th Ave. N. suffering from a gunshot.
Pandemic's impact on hotels, tourism could be worse than Great Depression, experts say
The COVID-19 pandemic flipped a profitable start to 2020 on its head for the hotel industry.
Bay area food pantry sees record number of families needing food during coronavirus pandemic
The St. Petersburg Free Clinic has seen a 72% increase in the number of families in need of food assistance.
4 boaters rescued after boat overturns near Skyway
A Good Samaritan pulled four boaters from the waters of Tampa Bay this morning and helped them until the Coast Guard could arrive.
St. Pete boat upholstery company converts production to PPE
The team at Island Nautical in St. Petersburg is usually hard at work making cushions and fabrics for boats and other outdoor uses, but now they're glad to be busy making gear that helps essential workers on the front lines of COVID-19.
Police identify body found at Vinoy Park in St. Pete
St. Petersburg police say they have identified the decomposed body found at Vinoy Park over the weekend.
One arrested in deadly St. Pete stabbing
A suspect was arrested following the stabbing death at a St. Petersburg apartment.