As world's youngest certified drone pilots, St. Pete middle school students ready to soar
They aren't old enough to drive, but students at Azalea Middle School in St. Petersburg are getting a unique opportunity to become certified in drone flight and safety.
They aren't old enough to drive, but students at Azalea Middle School in St. Petersburg are getting a unique opportunity to become certified in drone flight and safety.
St. Pete Grand Prix capped at 20,000 spectators for second year in a row
The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg – rescheduled for April – will welcome 20,000 spectators, officials announced Thursday.
The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg – rescheduled for April – will welcome 20,000 spectators, officials announced Thursday.
St. Pete City Council to consider $30M marina redevelopment plan
The city of St. Petersburg is drawing closer to redeveloping even more of its downtown waterfront. First, it was the pier. Now, it's the marina, which city officials admit is decaying and drab.
The city of St. Petersburg is drawing closer to redeveloping even more of its downtown waterfront. First, it was the pier. Now, it's the marina, which city officials admit is decaying and drab.
‘Van Gogh Alive’ exhibit at Dali Museum extended through mid-June
The popular "Van Gogh Alive" exhibit at the Dali Museum will be around longer than planned.
The popular "Van Gogh Alive" exhibit at the Dali Museum will be around longer than planned.
Leaders continue push for investigation into DeSantis vaccine rollout
Leaders in St. Petersburg’s African American community are upset about how the COVID-19 vaccine is being rolled out. They say Governor Ron Desantis is playing favorites while people of color have had little access to the vaccine.
Leaders in St. Petersburg’s African American community are upset about how the COVID-19 vaccine is being rolled out. They say Governor Ron Desantis is playing favorites while people of color have had little access to the vaccine.
St. Pete father charged with murder after 5-year-old daughter dies from abuse, police say
Police in St. Petersburg have upgraded the charges against a father accused of abusing his 5-year-old daughter, who died days after being hospitalized last week with numerous injuries.
Police in St. Petersburg have upgraded the charges against a father accused of abusing his 5-year-old daughter, who died days after being hospitalized last week with numerous injuries.
Imagine Museum invites all ages to experience the beauty of glass art
St. Petersburg has many opportunities to see fine art, from the murals along Central Avenue to the ‘Bending Arc’ at the Pier. Among the museums showing specialized works of art, the Imagine Museum stands out as unique.
St. Petersburg has many opportunities to see fine art, from the murals along Central Avenue to the ‘Bending Arc’ at the Pier. Among the museums showing specialized works of art, the Imagine Museum stands out as unique.
Florida Republicans detail plan to combat rising sea levels
Florida state lawmakers unveiled an "aggressive" plan to combat sea-level rise in the state’s history Friday.
Florida state lawmakers unveiled an "aggressive" plan to combat sea-level rise in the state’s history Friday.
St. Pete woman arrested for shooting wife, police say
St. Pete police said they arrested the suspect involved in Monday's shooting.
St. Pete police said they arrested the suspect involved in Monday's shooting.
Source of pelican mutilation remains a mystery as number of battered birds climbs
In just over a month, 17 pelicans have been found near the Skyway fishing pier with serious head wounds, but investigators haven’t figured out who or what is injuring the birds.
In just over a month, 17 pelicans have been found near the Skyway fishing pier with serious head wounds, but investigators haven’t figured out who or what is injuring the birds.
Owner of historic Derby Lane hopes luck hasn't run out yet
Ninety-five years after his great-grandfather found fortune with dog racing, the owner of Derby Lane in St. Petersburg hopes the site's second century is just as lucky.
Ninety-five years after his great-grandfather found fortune with dog racing, the owner of Derby Lane in St. Petersburg hopes the site's second century is just as lucky.
St. Pete's main library to be renamed after former President Obama in dedication on Friday
The St. Petersburg Main Library will soon be renamed after former President Barack Obama as part of the city's Black History Month celebrations.
The St. Petersburg Main Library will soon be renamed after former President Barack Obama as part of the city's Black History Month celebrations.
Historic Shell Dash Cottage to be rebuilt in new location
For more than a century, history was hidden in plain sight on the cottage on 2nd Ave. North In St. Petersburg. The history is in the stucco that coats the 1909 structure, whose builders used coquina shells to form the texture, millions of shells.
For more than a century, history was hidden in plain sight on the cottage on 2nd Ave. North In St. Petersburg. The history is in the stucco that coats the 1909 structure, whose builders used coquina shells to form the texture, millions of shells.
Experience the historical landmarks of St. Pete on the African American Heritage Trail
From a renowned concert hall to landmark community staples, South St. Petersburg boasts a rich African American history.
From a renowned concert hall to landmark community staples, South St. Petersburg boasts a rich African American history.
All Children's Hospital comes out against plan to remove I-175
Plans to redevelop the Tropicana Field site could mean getting rid of Interstate 175, but John's Hopkins All Children's Hospital said that would make getting to the emergency room take a lot longer.
Plans to redevelop the Tropicana Field site could mean getting rid of Interstate 175, but John's Hopkins All Children's Hospital said that would make getting to the emergency room take a lot longer.
St. Pete man arrested after 5-year-old found injured, covered in bite marks
Police say a 22-year-old man abused a 5-year-old child to the point that she needed emergency surgery.
Police say a 22-year-old man abused a 5-year-old child to the point that she needed emergency surgery.
After long year, Localtopia helps small businesses bounce back
On Saturday, St. Petersburg saw one of its first big festivals since the pandemic began.
On Saturday, St. Petersburg saw one of its first big festivals since the pandemic began.
St. Petersburg nurse working side-by-side with medical professionals who saved her as a child
Hannah Ryan is passionate about making an impact on people’s lives. The Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital nurse's compassion comes from a place of personal experience.
Hannah Ryan is passionate about making an impact on people’s lives. The Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital nurse's compassion comes from a place of personal experience.
Black entrepreneurs find success at St. Petersburg's 1Pier
Along the St. Petersburg pier, you'll find several kiosks where entrepreneurs sell their products. But then there's 1Pier, a kiosk of nine entrepreneurs, all African-American women with different businesses, banding together.
Along the St. Petersburg pier, you'll find several kiosks where entrepreneurs sell their products. But then there's 1Pier, a kiosk of nine entrepreneurs, all African-American women with different businesses, banding together.
Volunteers to work to clean up driftwood debris left by Tropical Storm Eta
The Tampa Bay Estuary Program is recruiting volunteers to help clean up lumbar and washed up driftwood left from Tropical Storm Eta’s storm surge back in November.
The Tampa Bay Estuary Program is recruiting volunteers to help clean up lumbar and washed up driftwood left from Tropical Storm Eta’s storm surge back in November.