Pedestrian killed in St. Petersburg accident, police say
St. Petersburg police say a pedestrian was struck and killed while crossing a street Tuesday night.
St. Petersburg police say a pedestrian was struck and killed while crossing a street Tuesday night.
Pinellas County use-of-force task force made up solely of Pinellas County law enforcement officers
Four law enforcement agencies within Pinellas County announced the creation of the Pinellas County Use of Deadly Force Investigative Task Force, which they say is part of an effort to build community trust and reduce any perception of a conflict-of-interest during investigations involving law enforcement officers.
Four law enforcement agencies within Pinellas County announced the creation of the Pinellas County Use of Deadly Force Investigative Task Force, which they say is part of an effort to build community trust and reduce any perception of a conflict-of-interest during investigations involving law enforcement officers.
St. Pete will resume city's utility non-payment fees and shutoff policies
For residents living in the city of St. Petersburg, officials will begin penalizing people for late payments.
For residents living in the city of St. Petersburg, officials will begin penalizing people for late payments.
St. Petersburg Pier splash pad helps families beat the heat
If you’re looking to beat the heat this summer, then the new pier in St. Petersburg has something for you.
If you’re looking to beat the heat this summer, then the new pier in St. Petersburg has something for you.
Driver hospitalized after being shot in St. Petersburg
A 21-year-old man was shot while driving near downtown St. Petersburg early Saturday morning.
A 21-year-old man was shot while driving near downtown St. Petersburg early Saturday morning.
Lake County lawmaker suing Pinellas County over mask ordinance
State Rep. Anthony Sabatini (R-District 32) says he is filing lawsuits against multiple Florida counties and cities for mask mandates he says are unconstitutional and an invasion of privacy.
State Rep. Anthony Sabatini (R-District 32) says he is filing lawsuits against multiple Florida counties and cities for mask mandates he says are unconstitutional and an invasion of privacy.
St. Petersburg couple sets up little libraries to promote literacy during pandemic
Many Tampa Bay area public libraries remain closed to customers, due to concerns over COVID-19. That makes access to a good book difficult for a lot of people.
Many Tampa Bay area public libraries remain closed to customers, due to concerns over COVID-19. That makes access to a good book difficult for a lot of people.
Tampa Bay Rays to fill ballpark with cardboard cutouts of fans
Even though Ray’s fans can’t cheer on their favorite team in person, their smiling faces can still be in the stands at Tropicana Field.
Even though Ray’s fans can’t cheer on their favorite team in person, their smiling faces can still be in the stands at Tropicana Field.
St. Pete businesses surprised by facemask violation notices
The city of St. Pete is taking its mask ordinance seriously, following through on a promise to fine businesses where employees are not wearing masks. But some businesses are expressing frustration as to how it’s being enforced.
The city of St. Pete is taking its mask ordinance seriously, following through on a promise to fine businesses where employees are not wearing masks. But some businesses are expressing frustration as to how it’s being enforced.
Virtual shows help local musicians survive COVID closures
Four months of being shut down is taking its toll on Florida bars. Owners, servers and bartenders are all feeling the economic pinch. Musicians who play in those bars are suffering too.
Four months of being shut down is taking its toll on Florida bars. Owners, servers and bartenders are all feeling the economic pinch. Musicians who play in those bars are suffering too.
JET ICU to fly premature twins home to St. Petersburg from Utah
The babies, David and Sydney, were carried by a surrogate mother in Utah and born prematurely, 10 weeks before their due date. Their biological parents, Allison and John watched the birth via Facetime from their home in St. Pete, more than 2,000 miles away.
The babies, David and Sydney, were carried by a surrogate mother in Utah and born prematurely, 10 weeks before their due date. Their biological parents, Allison and John watched the birth via Facetime from their home in St. Pete, more than 2,000 miles away.
Volunteers plant hundreds of mangroves to restore the St. Petersburg shoreline
Saturday morning, dozens of volunteers with the Florida Aquarium, Keep Pinellas Beautiful and St. Petersburg College came out to get their hands dirty and plant hundreds of mangroves along the St. Petersburg shoreline. The trees may still be small, but they have a big job to do.
Saturday morning, dozens of volunteers with the Florida Aquarium, Keep Pinellas Beautiful and St. Petersburg College came out to get their hands dirty and plant hundreds of mangroves along the St. Petersburg shoreline. The trees may still be small, but they have a big job to do.
Florida sets record week for COVID-19 deaths
More Floridians died of coronavirus this week than in any other seven-day period. The state recorded nearly 500 deaths over the last seven days, an average of 71 per day.
More Floridians died of coronavirus this week than in any other seven-day period. The state recorded nearly 500 deaths over the last seven days, an average of 71 per day.
Jacquez Welch's mother, siblings cross the stage at Northeast High's graduation in memory of the young athlete
On what would have been his graduation day, the family of Jacquez Welch participated in the commencement ceremony on his behalf.
On what would have been his graduation day, the family of Jacquez Welch participated in the commencement ceremony on his behalf.
SPPD forming new team to respond to non-violent 911 calls
With St. Petersburg police announcing Thursday it will change the way it responds to certain 911 calls, community members say it’s a good first step toward change in policing.
With St. Petersburg police announcing Thursday it will change the way it responds to certain 911 calls, community members say it’s a good first step toward change in policing.
'Massive' Mahaffey Theater site aims for up to 1,200 COVID-19 tests per day
You don’t need an appointment, you don’t need to show symptoms, and you don’t need to be a Pinellas County resident to get tested at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg.
You don’t need an appointment, you don’t need to show symptoms, and you don’t need to be a Pinellas County resident to get tested at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg.
Chief says protests should continue, but not in St. Pete's streets
St. Pete’s chief of police says his officers will begin enforcing pedestrian traffic rules following complaints about protesters blocking traffic and emergency vehicles.
St. Pete’s chief of police says his officers will begin enforcing pedestrian traffic rules following complaints about protesters blocking traffic and emergency vehicles.
Jogger finds human head on side of St. Petersburg road, police say
Police have shut down a road in St. Petersburg after a human head was found on the side of the road.
Police have shut down a road in St. Petersburg after a human head was found on the side of the road.
St. Pete police to fine protesters for blocking streets, halting traffic
Police in St. Petersburg say they will begin enforcing pedestrian traffic rules following complaints about protesters blocking traffic.
Police in St. Petersburg say they will begin enforcing pedestrian traffic rules following complaints about protesters blocking traffic.
Know before you go: St. Pete Pier is finally opening, but there are some rules to follow
After years of planning, construction and delays, the new St. Petersburg Pier District will open 5 p.m. Monday, July 6. However, with the pandemic, things are going to be a little different than previously planned.
After years of planning, construction and delays, the new St. Petersburg Pier District will open 5 p.m. Monday, July 6. However, with the pandemic, things are going to be a little different than previously planned.