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.
From the Railroad Era to the inverted pyramid, St. Pete's piers took on many forms since the 1800s
Landmarks are a source of pride for locals and a destination for others. Like the Space Needle in Seattle or the Gateway Arch of St. Louis, the Pier is a visual representation of St. Petersburg's identity and its history.
Landmarks are a source of pride for locals and a destination for others. Like the Space Needle in Seattle or the Gateway Arch of St. Louis, the Pier is a visual representation of St. Petersburg's identity and its history.
Woman staying on boat with relatives found dead in water at Suntex Marina
The body of a woman in her 50s was found in the water at the Suntex Marina, 5821 32nd Way S. in St. Petersburg Sunday morning, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
The body of a woman in her 50s was found in the water at the Suntex Marina, 5821 32nd Way S. in St. Petersburg Sunday morning, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Publix, McDonald's, CVS among St. Pete businesses in violation of mask orders
It’s been more than a week since the city of St. Petersburg started requiring everyone to wear a face mask while inside businesses to prevent further spread of COVID-19.
It’s been more than a week since the city of St. Petersburg started requiring everyone to wear a face mask while inside businesses to prevent further spread of COVID-19.
Want to visit the new St. Pete Pier? A reservation is required, for now
The new St. Petersburg Pier District will open at 5 p.m. Monday, July 6, marking the end of 10 years of planning, debate, construction, and finally, delays due to COVID-19.
The new St. Petersburg Pier District will open at 5 p.m. Monday, July 6, marking the end of 10 years of planning, debate, construction, and finally, delays due to COVID-19.
Socially distant dancers perform on the streets of St. Petersburg
Dozens of dancers recently lined the streets of St. Petersburg for a socially distant performance called Reverberation.
Dozens of dancers recently lined the streets of St. Petersburg for a socially distant performance called Reverberation.
St. Petersburg-based tech company aims to churn out 1.6 million masks a day
A manufacturing service company headquartered in St. Petersburg is changing gears at is factories around the country so they can manufacture face masks -- and it turns out, they’re pretty good at it.
A manufacturing service company headquartered in St. Petersburg is changing gears at is factories around the country so they can manufacture face masks -- and it turns out, they’re pretty good at it.
St. Pete man arrested on child porn charges
St. Petersburg police detectives arrested a 26-year-old man after receiving a tip back in April from the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children, they said.
St. Petersburg police detectives arrested a 26-year-old man after receiving a tip back in April from the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children, they said.
Anti-clotting medication studied in children with severe inflammation caused by COVID-19
Doctors say they continue to find connections between blood clots and COVID-19. Researchers at Johns Hopkins All Children’s hospital have now launched a clinical trial to study the use of anti-clotting medication as a treatment in children.
Doctors say they continue to find connections between blood clots and COVID-19. Researchers at Johns Hopkins All Children’s hospital have now launched a clinical trial to study the use of anti-clotting medication as a treatment in children.
St. Petersburg police investigating crash that killed 11-year-old boy, injured 3 others
Stephen Johnson, 11, died Saturday night following a vehicle crash in St. Petersburg, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Stephen Johnson, 11, died Saturday night following a vehicle crash in St. Petersburg, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
St. Petersburg police searching for armed bank robber
St. Petersburg police are searching for a man who they say robbed the American Momentum Bank located at 5858 Central Ave and 1st Ave S. at gunpoint Tuesday afternoon.
St. Petersburg police are searching for a man who they say robbed the American Momentum Bank located at 5858 Central Ave and 1st Ave S. at gunpoint Tuesday afternoon.
Restaurants, diners weigh risk and reward of going out to eat as COVID-19 spreads
The last two months have been a rollercoaster for Bay Area restaurants. They were finally allowed to reopen after COVID-19 forced them to close for more than a month. But only three weeks in, many have had to close again after employees tested positive.
The last two months have been a rollercoaster for Bay Area restaurants. They were finally allowed to reopen after COVID-19 forced them to close for more than a month. But only three weeks in, many have had to close again after employees tested positive.
Mayor adds St. Petersburg to list of cities requiring masks in public, indoor spaces
Bay Area government leaders continue their push to get everyone wearing masks while out in public.
Bay Area government leaders continue their push to get everyone wearing masks while out in public.
Several injured after after two cars crash into St. Pete patio, police say
St. Petersburg police are investigating a crash that left several people injured after two cars nearly crashed into a home.
St. Petersburg police are investigating a crash that left several people injured after two cars nearly crashed into a home.
Doctors urge parents to know the signs as they see uptick in child COVID-19 cases
Researchers said children did not appear to be at any greater risk of severe illness due to COVID-19, but doctors in the Tampa Bay area say more children are testing positive for the virus.
Researchers said children did not appear to be at any greater risk of severe illness due to COVID-19, but doctors in the Tampa Bay area say more children are testing positive for the virus.