St. Pete PD: Woman sleeping in bank drive-thru struck, killed by hit-and-run driver
A 61-year-old woman is dead after a hit-and-run driver, who struck her at a St. Pete bank, fled, police said. Detectives are still searching for the person behind the wheel.
A 61-year-old woman is dead after a hit-and-run driver, who struck her at a St. Pete bank, fled, police said. Detectives are still searching for the person behind the wheel.
Body found in water near downtown St. Pete
The body of an elderly man was pulled from the water in St. Petersburg, police said.
The body of an elderly man was pulled from the water in St. Petersburg, police said.
SPPD: Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in crash with unlicensed driver
A 56-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries Saturday night after police say an unlicensed driver turned in front of his motorcycle.
A 56-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries Saturday night after police say an unlicensed driver turned in front of his motorcycle.
People's 'behavior' over holiday weekend key to keeping COVID-19 at bay, experts say
The seven-day rolling average of positive COVID-19 cases across Florida is at its lowest point since the beginning of June, according to data from the Florida Department of Health, recorded by Dr. Tom Unnasch, a public health professor at the University of South Florida.
The seven-day rolling average of positive COVID-19 cases across Florida is at its lowest point since the beginning of June, according to data from the Florida Department of Health, recorded by Dr. Tom Unnasch, a public health professor at the University of South Florida.
Police departments slow to address need for mental health support in law enforcement
Critical decisions can be the difference between life and death during a mental health emergency, and police officers often end up responding to those calls.
Critical decisions can be the difference between life and death during a mental health emergency, and police officers often end up responding to those calls.
St. Pete PD promised new team for non-violent 911 calls by Oct. 1; now says timeline uncertain
St. Petersburg police said in July that the city had set aside $3.8 million to hire 25 additional police officers, but instead the department would hire social workers and other trained professionals who could respond to calls for help that did not involve violence.
St. Petersburg police said in July that the city had set aside $3.8 million to hire 25 additional police officers, but instead the department would hire social workers and other trained professionals who could respond to calls for help that did not involve violence.
'Time to move forward': Pinellas bar, brewery owners meet with Florida governor to discuss challenges
In the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, where craft breweries are known to thrive and beer-lovers consistently congregated in the pre-COVID days, business owners had a one-on-one with Governor Ron DeSantis about their struggles during the pandemic.
In the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, where craft breweries are known to thrive and beer-lovers consistently congregated in the pre-COVID days, business owners had a one-on-one with Governor Ron DeSantis about their struggles during the pandemic.
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.