Could Cross Bay Ferry return? PSTA moving ahead with $5M plan
Several weeks after the Cross Bay Ferry made its final trip between Tampa and St. Petersburg, transit leaders in Pinellas County voted unanimously Wednesday to move forward with a plan to bring the popular commuter service back.
'Tampa Bay Connections' aimed at combating loneliness
Three Tampa Bay area mayors are coming together in support of a new initiative aimed at reducing loneliness – something organizers call a "growing public health crisis."
St. Pete unveils $159.8M 'Sunrise' plan for hurricane recovery and resilience
As the hurricane season approaches, St. Petersburg is taking proactive steps to bolster its resilience against future storms. The city has announced a comprehensive plan to utilize the $159.8 million grant received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to recover from the impacts of Hurricanes Idalia and Helene.
Clearwater tow truck driver arrested months after crash that killed mother, grandfather
A tow truck driver involved in a St. Pete crash that left a 9-year-old boy's mother and grandfather dead was arrested more than seven months later, according to officers.
St. Pete trucker honored as 'Highway Angel' for heroic actions following devastating crash
As holiday traffic surged over the weekend, many travelers found themselves battling congested roads. However, for one St. Petersburg trucker, the long weekend was spent on the road with a renewed sense of purpose.
St. Pete to resume late water bill fee collection. Here's what to know
Months after the City of St. Petersburg suspended some fees when residents reported skyrocketing water bills following last year's hurricanes, normal billing is set to resume on June 1.
St. Pete Police receive grant money to create youth program aimed at reducing teen gun violence
A St. Pete Police youth program aimed at reducing teen gun violence received a $35,000 grant.
Florida Orchestra timpanist retires after nearly 4 decades, joined by son in final performance
A Florida Orchestra Timpanist is retiring after four decades, as he is joined by his son for his final performance.
Man stabbed with screwdriver after attacking multiple people, St. Pete police investigating
One man is dead after St. Pete police say he started behaving erratically at the Scientology Center where he punched one person before going to a local business where he attacked the owner.
Man killed in stabbing outside St. Pete restaurant
A man was killed in a stabbing outside a St. Pete restaurant on 1st Avenue North on Friday, according to investigators.
Florida Holocaust Museum undergoing safety renovations, reactions to attack outside DC Jewish Museum
The Florida Holocaust Museum has been closed for nearly a year, undergoing extensive renovations.
St. Petersburg's resilience and growth: A look at the city's economic future
Despite facing significant challenges, including two hurricanes and the Tampa Bay Rays withdrawing from a new ballpark plan, St. Petersburg’s economy is strong.
Bay Area artist helped design action figures for G.I. Joe franchise
Artist Mark Pennington still gets questions and hears stories about a job that he had nearly 40 years ago. It comes with the territory of designing action figures for the iconic G.I. Joe franchise.
Three St. Pete students heading to Japan for city's summer exchange program
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900 new scooters rolling into St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is set to expand its transportation landscape with the introduction of 900 new scooters, as the city partners with Lime and Spin to enhance mobility options for residents and visitors.
Corey Avenue businesses celebrate reopening after withstanding back-to-back hurricanes
Like so many businesses across St. Pete Beach, storm surge and wind damage from back-to-back hurricanes last fall completely destroyed stores, restaurants, and even a theatre that sits along popular Corey Ave.
St. Pete discusses two proposed downtown projects that include hotel, 2 high-rise apartment buildings
Residents in St. Petersburg are no stranger to redevelopment these days, and two new projects may be added to the list of growing construction.
Blind dog find success in scent training: 'She fell in love with it'
For more than half of her life, Nogglett, a Jack Russell Terrier, has been battling challenges with her eyes, but that hasn’t stopped her from excelling.
Fires at CVS, Publix shopping center cause severe damage in St. Pete Beach
Investigators are working to figure out what caused a large fire at a St. Pete Beach CVS, which later spread to Publix and other stores on Tuesday, leading to an hours-long effort to put the flames out.
'Flames shooting out': Residents react to St. Pete Beach CVS fire, as store shuts down again
A massive three-alarm fire tore through a CVS on Gulf Boulevard in St. Pete Beach on Tuesday afternoon, forcing nearby stores to evacuate.