St. Pete moves closer to $1.1B budget amid debate over firefighter gear, cadet cuts

The City of St. Petersburg is nearing approval of its $1.1 billion budget, but not without push back from residents and some council members over youth programming, utility rates, safer-street initiatives and a pointed debate about equipment and staffing in the fire department.

Battery, theft charges dropped against Jim Leavitt, former USF head football coach: Court documents

All charges have been dropped against former USF head football coach Jim Leavitt after he was accused of striking his ex-girlfriend, along with a man, and stealing a Louis Vuitton purse, clutch and wallet, according to court documents.

From Philly to the Sunshine City: The Violet Stone’s St. Pete story

A taste of Philadelphia has found a new home in St. Petersburg, Florida, and it's called The Violet Stone. Owner Daniel Fekete, a Philly native, brought the flavors of his hometown to the Sunshine City, establishing a restaurant that stands out from the crowd.

Florida Holocaust Museum reopens Tuesday. Here's a look at what's new

More than a year after closing for $8 million in upgrades, the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg officially reopened on Tuesday. Holocaust survivors and their families cut the ribbon on Tuesday. 

Tractor-trailer bursts into flames from fuel leak after overturning: FHP

A tractor-trailer erupted in flames from a fuel leak on the exit ramp leading from northbound I-275 to SR-690 after the driver failed to negotiate a curve, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Man dies after being shot in car with child inside: SPPD

St. Pete police are investigating a homicide after they say someone shot a man who then crashed his car with an 18-month-old girl inside.

Texas man arrested for DUI after St. Pete man dies in Gandy Blvd. crash: FHP

A Texas man has been arrested for a DUI after his Chevy Silverado collided with an electric bicycle, killing a St. Pete man, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Lightning postpones Gibbs football game as team seeks to honor players killed by strike 55 years ago

Sunday will mark 55 years since tragedy struck Gibbs High School in St. Petersburg. Two football players were hit by lightning during a practice huddle on the field and killed on Sept, 7, 1970. The school and the team gathered to honor their families during a special ceremony.

Longtime art outreach program trying to overcome funding cuts through 'Pay-to-Paint' fundraisers

On a Sunday afternoon at Allendale United Methodist Church, little kids are all smiles as they spread paint all over an old school bus. Every stroke of paint helps NOMADstudio's art outreach programs. 

'Black History Matters' mural returns briefly before state crews remove it for second time

Days after state crews removed the "Black History Matters" street mural outside the Woodson African American History Museum in St. Petersburg, the message was back Wednesday. In big, bold white letters, the message was unmistakable.

Longtime comic artist's work celebrated at new Imagine Museum exhibit

When Amanda Conner first heard about a potential exhibit at the Imagine Museum, she was surprised and even a little shocked. 

Florida woman pours bleach over cheating boyfriend's clothes, batters him: Police

A St. Petersburg woman is free on bond after police say she poured bleach over a pile of her boyfriend's clothes after she found out he was cheating on her.

Florida Holocaust Museum reopens next week with new exhibits, safety measures

Four local Holocaust survivors tell their stories as visitors ask questions at the new "Dimensions in Testimony" exhibit at the Florida Holocaust Museum.

Missing St. Pete woman found safe after reported kidnapping at apartment complex

St. Petersburg police say a missing woman has been found safe after a man reportedly forced her into her own car, then drove off, during a confrontation at an apartment complex early Monday.