Equality in communities built through supporting black-owned businesses

Entrepreneurs say one way to make an impact during the nation’s reckoning following the murder of George Floyd is to support black-owned businesses.

Armed man arrested during St. Pete protests after throwing 'projectile' at chief, police say

After a day of trying to convince demonstrators that unity was the key to moving forward, St. Petersburg police brought out the riot gear and lined up to block protesters outside their headquarters.

St. Pete police make 23 arrests, find backpack full of 'mortars' Tuesday night

Police in St. Pete arrested nearly two dozen people during protests Tuesday night, including one person found with a backpack full of "mortars," or large fireworks.

St. Pete officers to start wearing 'always-on' body cameras

St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway demonstrated Tuesday the new body-worn cameras he and four other officers will be testing over the next several weeks. 

Three arrested in St. Pete after police find bricks, bottles, and gas can in SUV

Police in St. Pete say they made four arrests Monday night and into Tuesday morning following protests in front of the police department downtown. The arrests came after several hours of peaceful protests involving about 150 demonstrators. 

St. Petersburg rally for George Floyd draws large crowd

Hundreds of people gathered in St. Petersburg for a rally in honor of George Floyd Saturday afternoon.

Florida's tax-free holiday for hurricane supplies lasts until June 4

Hurricane season isn't waiting for the COVID-19 pandemic to wrap up. As residents head out to gather their supplies, they're having to do things a little differently.

President announces funding for transit system connecting downtown St. Pete to beaches

St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman's tweet about a transit project that will link downtown to Pinellas County beaches came on the heels of a tweet by President Donald Trump announcing that funding for the project has been allocated.

Tampa re-ups fund to help small businesses

The city of Tampa is expanding access to its coronavirus relief grant for small businesses.

FHP: Drunk driver hit, killed bicyclist in St. Petersburg

A 59-year-old man was killed Friday evening when he was hit by a suspected drunk driver while riding a bike in the area of 118th Avenue North and 40th Street North in St. Petersburg, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.