Gun violence rising in the US; Bay Area law enforcement see impacts locally
Even though the country has seen a drop in crime overall, experts say the number of shootings nationwide in the last five months has gone up.
Even though the country has seen a drop in crime overall, experts say the number of shootings nationwide in the last five months has gone up.
Teens who vape more likely to test positive for COVID-19, new study shows
Research shows there is a connection between vaping and contracting COVID-19. A new study released this week finds teens and young adults who use e-cigarettes are five to nine times more likely to test positive for the virus.
Research shows there is a connection between vaping and contracting COVID-19. A new study released this week finds teens and young adults who use e-cigarettes are five to nine times more likely to test positive for the virus.
For two weeks, a homeless man called Al Lang Stadium's luxury suite his home, police say
It's the perfect spot to catch a game when you can in person. But a suite at Al Lang Stadium turned into one man's home. A cleaning crew found the evidence on Sunday.
It's the perfect spot to catch a game when you can in person. But a suite at Al Lang Stadium turned into one man's home. A cleaning crew found the evidence on Sunday.
St. Petersburg officer shoots, kills suspect who choked her, detectives say
Detectives assigned to the Pinellas County Use of Deadly Force Investigative Task Force are investigating an officer-involved shooting in St. Petersburg that left one person dead Friday night.
Detectives assigned to the Pinellas County Use of Deadly Force Investigative Task Force are investigating an officer-involved shooting in St. Petersburg that left one person dead Friday night.
St. Petersburg police officer involved in shooting on 4th Street N
A St. Petersburg police officer was involved in a shooting on 4th Stree N Friday night.
A St. Petersburg police officer was involved in a shooting on 4th Stree N Friday night.
FHP identifies teen passenger, 18-year-old driver who jumped into Tampa Bay after crash
The Florida Highway Patrol has released the identities of a teen and an 18-year-old who allegedly fled a trooper before crashing on the Howard Frankland Bridge and jumping into Tampa Bay Thursday.
The Florida Highway Patrol has released the identities of a teen and an 18-year-old who allegedly fled a trooper before crashing on the Howard Frankland Bridge and jumping into Tampa Bay Thursday.
Suspects jump into Tampa Bay after crash on Howard Frankland; 1 found dead, 1 seriously injured
An attempted traffic stop near the Howard Frankland bridge turned deadly Thursday afternoon.
An attempted traffic stop near the Howard Frankland bridge turned deadly Thursday afternoon.
Pinellas officials grapple with community spread, fear as pandemic hits vulnerable communities
Pinellas County seems to be getting a better handle on coronavirus, compared to others in the Bay Area, but health experts say the county is not in the green and this is no time to let up.
Pinellas County seems to be getting a better handle on coronavirus, compared to others in the Bay Area, but health experts say the county is not in the green and this is no time to let up.
Bank robber accused of shooting at St. Petersburg police officer identified, arrested
St. Petersburg police officers arrested Charles Combs, 51, after he allegedly robbed the Mid Florida Credit Union, located at 2646 4th St. N. in St. Petersburg and fired shots at an officer on Thursday.
St. Petersburg police officers arrested Charles Combs, 51, after he allegedly robbed the Mid Florida Credit Union, located at 2646 4th St. N. in St. Petersburg and fired shots at an officer on Thursday.
St. Pete driver ditches car after crashing into porch, police say
St. Petersburg police said they are searching for the driver who ran off after crashing into a porch.
St. Petersburg police said they are searching for the driver who ran off after crashing into a porch.
Tourism experts still hopeful, despite crushing blow of pandemic
Following a record-breaking year in 2019 for Hillsborough County’s tourism industry, 2020 was set to shatter last year’s numbers until the pandemic, according to Visit Tampa Bay.
Following a record-breaking year in 2019 for Hillsborough County’s tourism industry, 2020 was set to shatter last year’s numbers until the pandemic, according to Visit Tampa Bay.
Artist behind St. Pete pier's 'Bending Arc' invites you to 'lie down in the grass and look up'
The featured artwork at the St. Pete Pier is open to interpretation, at the insistence of the creator, Janet Echelman, who says the patterns of wind drew her to this form of art.
The featured artwork at the St. Pete Pier is open to interpretation, at the insistence of the creator, Janet Echelman, who says the patterns of wind drew her to this form of art.
Plan to redevelop Tropicana Field could include removing part of interstate
The city of St. Petersburg and the Florida Department of Transportation are looking at possibly removing or shortening Interstate 175.
The city of St. Petersburg and the Florida Department of Transportation are looking at possibly removing or shortening Interstate 175.
Pinellas County COVID-19 nursing home death toll third-highest in state
As Governor Ron DeSantis began talks for a plan to allow some visitors back into nursing homes, Pinellas County is still trying to get outbreaks of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities under control.
As Governor Ron DeSantis began talks for a plan to allow some visitors back into nursing homes, Pinellas County is still trying to get outbreaks of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities under control.
Murder-suicide by fire: Police say couple died from fire intentionally started by husband
A married couple died in a fire at their St. Petersburg home Friday that investigators say was deliberately started by the husband. They're calling it a murder-suicide.
A married couple died in a fire at their St. Petersburg home Friday that investigators say was deliberately started by the husband. They're calling it a murder-suicide.
Pilot-free, 5-passenger, 200-mile-per-hour electric jet could be Bay Area's new rapid transit
Electric-powered, automated air taxis -- with the ability to fly up to 200 miles an hour -- could be flying over the Tampa Bay Area within five years.
Electric-powered, automated air taxis -- with the ability to fly up to 200 miles an hour -- could be flying over the Tampa Bay Area within five years.
Fire intentionally set at St. Pete home that killed husband and wife, police say
St. Petersburg police now say a 75-year-old woman, who died two days after a house fire that also killed her husband, may be the victim of a murder-suicide.
St. Petersburg police now say a 75-year-old woman, who died two days after a house fire that also killed her husband, may be the victim of a murder-suicide.
Pinellas deputies investigating after woman’s body found floating in Cross Bayou
Pinellas County deputies are investigating after a body was found floating in Cross Bayou Sunday afternoon.
Pinellas County deputies are investigating after a body was found floating in Cross Bayou Sunday afternoon.
SPD: Arson may be to blame for house fire that killed 1, hospitalized 1
One person is dead and another was hospitalized in critical condition following a possible arson Friday night, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
One person is dead and another was hospitalized in critical condition following a possible arson Friday night, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Doctor walking to baseball stadiums to raise awareness
Give Dr. Dave Mayer a pass for wearing a Cubs jersey to Tropicana Field, but only because he arrived for a good cause.
Give Dr. Dave Mayer a pass for wearing a Cubs jersey to Tropicana Field, but only because he arrived for a good cause.