Derby Lane reopens for matinee races, poker

While greyhounds resumed racing again earlier this month at Derby Lane, it was done without people in attendance. Now, the greyhound racetrack on Gandy Boulevard is opening to the public.

Parrot steals the spotlight during St. Pete mayor's daily COVID-19 update

The mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida gives a daily update on the city's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Tuesday's update had a twist.

St. Petersburg man faces second-degree murder charges in 2017 homicide

St. Petersburg police arrested Jerry Peterson Saturday for killing a man in front of Club Paradise, 3074 18th Avenue South, at 3 a.m., on July 5, 2017.

Police: 25 classic cars stolen, stripped at south St. Petersburg chop shop; two arrested

After 10 months of investigating, St. Petersburg detectives said they arrested two men involved in stealing classic cars, chopping them down, and either using or selling off the parts.

6-year-old St. Pete girl injured by motorcyclist in hit-and-run crash

Florida Highway Patrol investigators are hoping you can help them find the motorcycle that hit a 6-year-old girl in St. Pete last night before speeding off.

Firestone Grand Prix in St. Pete rescheduled for October

The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg has been rescheduled to late October, city officials and INDYCAR confirmed Wednesday.

Despite nearing completion, St. Pete Pier will remain closed until further notice

The city of St. Petersburg originally gave a grand opening date of May 30 but fears about spreading the novel coronavirus have promoted the city to postpone until an unknown date. 

St. Pete mayor on board with MLB plan, as long as health isn't at risk

Major League Baseball could open its season on July 4, but without fans in the stands. Owners reportedly agreed on a plan to play 82 games in empty stadiums. Games would largely be against division rivals.

Police: 5-year-old boy accidentally shoots, kills himself

Five-year-old Ja’Cari Ellis died Saturday afternoon after accidentally shooting himself, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department. 

St. Petersburg may allow restaurants and stores expand to the streets

Maximum capacity at inside restaurants and retail stores is capped at 25 percent, but outside there’s no limit as long as everyone is spread six feet apart.

Starlink satellite constellation streaks across Florida sky Thursday

If you were outside and able to look up around 9 p.m. Thursday, you may have seen a long line of parading satellites streaking across the sky.

Bay Area leaders have mixed reaction to DeSantis plan to reopen the state

Governor Ron DeSantis’ plan to start re-opening the state’s economy is laid out in an executive order, but the details weren’t immediately available for local leaders, who had mixed initial reactions.

Grand opening for the new St. Pete Pier will be delayed

First, construction caused the new St. Pete Pier's grand opening to be delayed. This time, it's because of the coronavirus.