Activists hope Rays' Opening Day support creates opportunities for equality, justice
The Tampa Bay Rays used the return of baseball Friday night to focus on racial justice.
The Tampa Bay Rays used the return of baseball Friday night to focus on racial justice.
St. Petersburg postal clerk accused of running elaborate mail fraud scheme for 2 years
Postal clerk Jasmine Wynne, 30, of Ruskin, worked at a St. Petersburg post office, and for the last two years federal prosecutors say, she was running an elaborate and bold mail fraud scheme.
Postal clerk Jasmine Wynne, 30, of Ruskin, worked at a St. Petersburg post office, and for the last two years federal prosecutors say, she was running an elaborate and bold mail fraud scheme.
St. Petersburg police searching for missing mother and daughter
St. Petersburg police are searching for Angela and Alexis Jolley. The mother and daughter were last seen at 11:30 p.m. on July 22 at their St. Petersburg home.
St. Petersburg police are searching for Angela and Alexis Jolley. The mother and daughter were last seen at 11:30 p.m. on July 22 at their St. Petersburg home.
Eight weeks later, premature twins fly home to St. Petersburg from Utah with help of private jet
It's been a long road, but some precious cargo -- a pair of premature twins -- were finally able to spend their first night at home in St. Petersburg.
It's been a long road, but some precious cargo -- a pair of premature twins -- were finally able to spend their first night at home in St. Petersburg.
COVID-19 breaks fan's 21-season home opener streak, but not her spirit
Billie Jo Bell is batting 1.000 when it comes to Rays home openers. Since the franchise's first game in 1998, she has attended 21 out of 21.
Billie Jo Bell is batting 1.000 when it comes to Rays home openers. Since the franchise's first game in 1998, she has attended 21 out of 21.
St. Petersburg Museum of History exhibit shows city’s growth over past century
The St. Petersburg Museum of History reopened July 8 to visitors after having to close due to COVID-19. It's Pinellas County's oldest museum but also Florida's oldest museum.
The St. Petersburg Museum of History reopened July 8 to visitors after having to close due to COVID-19. It's Pinellas County's oldest museum but also Florida's oldest museum.
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.