Free masks available in St. Pete, Tampa
Now that masks are required to be worn in public, indoor settings in Tampa, Mayor Jane Castor is offering free face coverings to anyone who needs them, as part of the effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Mayor Rick Kriseman and the city of St. Petersburg are doing the same.
Now that masks are required to be worn in public, indoor settings in Tampa, Mayor Jane Castor is offering free face coverings to anyone who needs them, as part of the effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Mayor Rick Kriseman and the city of St. Petersburg are doing the same.
Juneteenth: The celebration of how far we've come and how far we have to go
Downtown St. Petersburg was a place of celebration Friday on the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth – the day the last slaves were liberated in the American south.
Downtown St. Petersburg was a place of celebration Friday on the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth – the day the last slaves were liberated in the American south.
Mask requirements go into effect for St. Pete, Tampa on Friday
Masks will no longer be merely a recommendation for those in the cities of St. Petersburg and Tampa. The orders within each city are slightly different, but both take effect at 5 p.m. Friday.
Masks will no longer be merely a recommendation for those in the cities of St. Petersburg and Tampa. The orders within each city are slightly different, but both take effect at 5 p.m. Friday.
New St. Pete Pier will officially open July 6
After years of designs, construction, and delays, the new St. Pete Pier finally has an opening date. The Pier District and new pier will officially open to residents and visitors at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 6.
After years of designs, construction, and delays, the new St. Pete Pier finally has an opening date. The Pier District and new pier will officially open to residents and visitors at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 6.
St. Pete's retired K9 'Justice' passes away after years of serving city
St. Petersburg police are mourning the loss of one of their former K9 officers.
St. Petersburg police are mourning the loss of one of their former K9 officers.
Volunteers paint 'Black Lives Matter' mural on St. Pete street
St. Petersburg is the latest city to have its own 'Black Lives Matter' street mural, inspired by other cities and activists across the country who painted their own.
St. Petersburg is the latest city to have its own 'Black Lives Matter' street mural, inspired by other cities and activists across the country who painted their own.
Police: Man arrested after soliciting sex with a teen online
Robert Lowell Staton II, 40, was arrested on four felony charges after police say he used his phone and car to try and have sex with an undercover detective posing as a 14-year-old girl.
Robert Lowell Staton II, 40, was arrested on four felony charges after police say he used his phone and car to try and have sex with an undercover detective posing as a 14-year-old girl.
St. Pete cancels Fourth of July fireworks due to COVID-19
The city of St. Petersburg is canceling its Fourth of July fireworks to prevent large crowds from gathering due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The city of St. Petersburg is canceling its Fourth of July fireworks to prevent large crowds from gathering due to the coronavirus pandemic.
St. Pete requiring employees of all businesses to wear face masks, mayor says
The city of St. Petersburg is requiring employees of all businesses to wear a face mask, amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in Florida.
The city of St. Petersburg is requiring employees of all businesses to wear a face mask, amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in Florida.
St. Pete mayor expected to share plan addressing rise in COVID-19 cases within city
As coronavirus cases climb in St. Pete and across the Bay Area, mayor Rick Kriseman plans to announce new measures to protect his city against the spread.
As coronavirus cases climb in St. Pete and across the Bay Area, mayor Rick Kriseman plans to announce new measures to protect his city against the spread.
'Morale is in the gutter:' Protests, accusations taking toll on law enforcement
Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan puts it bluntly while talking about the state of morale within his agency. “It’s a bit of a dumpster fire."
Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan puts it bluntly while talking about the state of morale within his agency. “It’s a bit of a dumpster fire."
St. Pete man fined $8,000 for illegally killing black bear in Alaska
A Florida man has been fined $8,000 for illegally killing a black bear in Alaska’s Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
A Florida man has been fined $8,000 for illegally killing a black bear in Alaska’s Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
COVID-19 spreads through downtown St. Pete, forcing restaurants to again close
The recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Florida and around downtown St. Petersburg is causing some restaurants and bars there to shut down less than two weeks after the state gave bars the all-clear to reopen.
The recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Florida and around downtown St. Petersburg is causing some restaurants and bars there to shut down less than two weeks after the state gave bars the all-clear to reopen.
Three St. Petersburg bars close after employees test positive for COVID-19
The Galley, Parks and Rec and Avenue Eat & Drink closed their doors one week after reopening after staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
The Galley, Parks and Rec and Avenue Eat & Drink closed their doors one week after reopening after staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
Pastor gifted ice cream truck for birthday shares sweet treats with community
A pastor received an ice cream truck for the day for his 73rd birthday and he took it through the streets of St. Petersburg, handing out sweet treats to the community.
A pastor received an ice cream truck for the day for his 73rd birthday and he took it through the streets of St. Petersburg, handing out sweet treats to the community.
St. Pete tattoo parlor offers to cover up hate and racist symbols for free
A St. Petersburg tattoo shop wants to help people move past hate by offering cover-ups on racist ink -- for free.
A St. Petersburg tattoo shop wants to help people move past hate by offering cover-ups on racist ink -- for free.
One injured following St. Petersburg house fire
Four people managed to escape a house fire early Thursday morning, with one person needing treatment for minor burns.
Four people managed to escape a house fire early Thursday morning, with one person needing treatment for minor burns.
Police make arrest in deadly home invasion, say other suspects may be on the run
A 19-year-old man accused of murdering a USF St. Petersburg student in May during a home invasion is now behind bars, but police believe multiple people may have been involved in the killing
A 19-year-old man accused of murdering a USF St. Petersburg student in May during a home invasion is now behind bars, but police believe multiple people may have been involved in the killing
Bay Area law enforcement make small changes, reinforce existing policies on use-of-force
The Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg police departments say their policies are sufficient but are reminding officers of the rules. Sarasota PD banned choke-holds. But for the most part, Bay Area law enforcement are only making small changes in response to big outcry for reform.
The Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg police departments say their policies are sufficient but are reminding officers of the rules. Sarasota PD banned choke-holds. But for the most part, Bay Area law enforcement are only making small changes in response to big outcry for reform.
St. Pete to lose millions from canceling Pride
The Pride flag is flying at St. Petersburg City Hall – though this year the global pandemic means the celebrations and the main parade won’t be happening.
The Pride flag is flying at St. Petersburg City Hall – though this year the global pandemic means the celebrations and the main parade won’t be happening.