Tampa, St. Petersburg create unique opportunities to save hometown restaurants devastated by pandemic
Restaurant owner says operating at 50% capacity is tough and the extra costs are adding up.
Restaurant owner says operating at 50% capacity is tough and the extra costs are adding up.
Female pedestrian hospitalized following St. Pete crash, police say
St. Pete police are investigating a crash that left one person critically injured, they said.
St. Pete police are investigating a crash that left one person critically injured, they said.
Red lights alert the nation to dying live entertainment industry
Buildings around Tampa Bay lit up red Tuesday night to show support for those in the entertainment industry, many still unemployed due to the pandemic, with no end in sight.
Buildings around Tampa Bay lit up red Tuesday night to show support for those in the entertainment industry, many still unemployed due to the pandemic, with no end in sight.
Historic St. Pete hotel renovation reveals hidden artifact: The Bay Area's first elevator
Its brick walls are so much a part of St. Petersburg that its past is often passed over. The Detroit hotel was built in 1888 and 1889, the oldest hotel in the city. Recently, a crew was doing demolition work for a new restaurant when they found a forgotten piece of the hotel.
Its brick walls are so much a part of St. Petersburg that its past is often passed over. The Detroit hotel was built in 1888 and 1889, the oldest hotel in the city. Recently, a crew was doing demolition work for a new restaurant when they found a forgotten piece of the hotel.
Monument to first airline flight to greet visitors of St. Pete pier
The final details on wings sculpted from steel tell the story of a pilot, a plane, and a flight that changed history.
The final details on wings sculpted from steel tell the story of a pilot, a plane, and a flight that changed history.
Dixie Hollins High School in St. Pete to drop 'Dixie,' change nickname from 'Rebels' to 'Royals'
Pinellas County Public Schools says Dixie M. Hollins High School will officially keep its full name, but will henceforth only be referred to as Hollins High School.
Pinellas County Public Schools says Dixie M. Hollins High School will officially keep its full name, but will henceforth only be referred to as Hollins High School.
Mom files lawsuit against UPS Store after son's parental kidnapping
For over nine months, a Tampa mother says she was heartbroken after her 4-year-old son was kidnapped and taken to Lebanon by his father. The boy is now home safe. But his mother says it could have been avoided.
For over nine months, a Tampa mother says she was heartbroken after her 4-year-old son was kidnapped and taken to Lebanon by his father. The boy is now home safe. But his mother says it could have been avoided.
Several people displaced after St. Pete motel fire
Nine people were displaced after a motel fire in St. Petersburg, fire officials said.
Nine people were displaced after a motel fire in St. Petersburg, fire officials said.
One person hospitalized after St. Pete house fire
Fire crews in St. Petersburg responded to a late-night house fire on Sunday.
Fire crews in St. Petersburg responded to a late-night house fire on Sunday.
Bishop brothers; Stephen and Gregory Parkes to become 1 of 11 sibling-bishops in U.S Catholic history
First, they were the Parkes brothers. Then, the Parkes fathers. Soon, they'll become the Parkes bishops.
First, they were the Parkes brothers. Then, the Parkes fathers. Soon, they'll become the Parkes bishops.
Deadly motorcycle crash closes 5th Avenue North in St. Pete
Police are on the scene of a crash that killed a motorcyclist this afternoon.
Police are on the scene of a crash that killed a motorcyclist this afternoon.
Police kill dog that attacked St. Pete woman, officer
A bottle of bleach is all that remains at the scene of a gruesome and bloody dog attack in St. Petersburg Friday.
A bottle of bleach is all that remains at the scene of a gruesome and bloody dog attack in St. Petersburg Friday.
Boy with cerebral palsy sets goal of running 5K around Ronald McDonald House
An 11-year-old in St. Pete dreams of one day walking on his own, without the help of a walker.
An 11-year-old in St. Pete dreams of one day walking on his own, without the help of a walker.
Skimmers found on pumps at 7-Eleven at intersection of 34th St. N, 5th Ave. N
The St. Petersburg Police Department says credit card skimmers were found on gas pumps at a 7-Eleven convenience store at one of the city's busiest intersections.
The St. Petersburg Police Department says credit card skimmers were found on gas pumps at a 7-Eleven convenience store at one of the city's busiest intersections.
Home-invasion suspect arrested after stealing car, St. Pete police say
Police say they have arrested the man accused of breaking into two St. Pete homes over the weekend, assaulting two women in the process.
Police say they have arrested the man accused of breaking into two St. Pete homes over the weekend, assaulting two women in the process.
St. Pete mom has warning for community after fighting off intruder
Police say a 38-year-old homeless man forced his way into a St. Pete woman's home and attacked her, then attempted to steal her car before figuring out he couldn’t drive a stick shift.
Police say a 38-year-old homeless man forced his way into a St. Pete woman's home and attacked her, then attempted to steal her car before figuring out he couldn’t drive a stick shift.
Police accuse man arrested in June protests of terrorism; no charges formally filed
Police arrested a man during a June protest in St. Petersburg, alleging he intended to deploy a Molotov cocktail after a peaceful protest. He was arrested a second time, in July, for what police called terrorist activity.
Police arrested a man during a June protest in St. Petersburg, alleging he intended to deploy a Molotov cocktail after a peaceful protest. He was arrested a second time, in July, for what police called terrorist activity.
Long-term care facility encourages family of residents to apply for jobs
Visitors are still banned from nursing homes in Florida, so Grand Villa Senior Living is giving families another option for seeing their loved ones at its 18 facilities across the state: a job.
Visitors are still banned from nursing homes in Florida, so Grand Villa Senior Living is giving families another option for seeing their loved ones at its 18 facilities across the state: a job.
Body of 65-year-old man found in St. Pete
Police are investigating the death of a 65-year-old after he was found unresponsive in water near Cochina Key.
Police are investigating the death of a 65-year-old after he was found unresponsive in water near Cochina Key.
St. Pete woman accused of breaking into home to steal 9-month-old baby
Elroy Reynolds said he was home early Tuesday morning when a woman tried to break into his house. He was able to force her out and then watched as she went to the front door of another nearby home.
Elroy Reynolds said he was home early Tuesday morning when a woman tried to break into his house. He was able to force her out and then watched as she went to the front door of another nearby home.

















