No longer unofficial: The brown pelican is finally the official city bird for St. Pete
Those living in St. Petersburg know the brown pelican as the unofficial symbol for the city. They flock near the site for the St. Pete Pier. They are seen soaring beyond the coastline of Tampa Bay. They are even engraved in the city flag.
Those living in St. Petersburg know the brown pelican as the unofficial symbol for the city. They flock near the site for the St. Pete Pier. They are seen soaring beyond the coastline of Tampa Bay. They are even engraved in the city flag.
Summit on rising seas brings Bay Area mayors to the table
The mayors of Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater talked Tuesday about the rising sea level and their cities' ability to handle what may come.
The mayors of Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater talked Tuesday about the rising sea level and their cities' ability to handle what may come.
Teen stole car and crashed it into a St. Pete home, police say
Two people – a teenager and another juvenile – were taken to the hospital after crashing a stolen car into a home, according to St. Petersburg police.
Two people – a teenager and another juvenile – were taken to the hospital after crashing a stolen car into a home, according to St. Petersburg police.
Massive hanging rope sculpture being installed at St. Pete Pier
Workers began the process of installing a massive hanging rope sculpture in downtown St. Petersburg Thursday as part of the final touches to new St. Pete Pier.
Workers began the process of installing a massive hanging rope sculpture in downtown St. Petersburg Thursday as part of the final touches to new St. Pete Pier.
From lemonade to hot chocolate, girl's mission remains the same
With each hot cup Caroline pours, she is helping kids just like herself. She donates much of the proceeds to John Hopkins All Children's Hospital, where doctors successfully treated her for leukemia.
With each hot cup Caroline pours, she is helping kids just like herself. She donates much of the proceeds to John Hopkins All Children's Hospital, where doctors successfully treated her for leukemia.
FHP: Driver crashes into mausoleum at St. Petersburg cemetery
A woman suffered critical injuries after the driver of the car she was riding in crashed into a mausoleum on Sunday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A woman suffered critical injuries after the driver of the car she was riding in crashed into a mausoleum on Sunday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
St. Petersburg police investigating early morning shooting outside nightclub
Detectives with the St. Petersburg Police Department said an altercation inside the Cabana Sands nightclub may have led to a shooting that happened in the club's parking lot while an officer was investigating a hit-and-run crash nearby early Thursday morning.
Detectives with the St. Petersburg Police Department said an altercation inside the Cabana Sands nightclub may have led to a shooting that happened in the club's parking lot while an officer was investigating a hit-and-run crash nearby early Thursday morning.
Suicide prevention is a year-round endeavor for St. Pete woman who fought back from the brink
All Tiffany Mills needs to make a difference is a hammer and some paper signs attached to small wooden posts.
All Tiffany Mills needs to make a difference is a hammer and some paper signs attached to small wooden posts.
Crash sends car onto sidewalk, killing teen pedestrian in St. Petersburg
A teenager was on the sidewalk of Dr.
A teenager was on the sidewalk of Dr.
St. Pete man arrested for handing out marijuana to strangers ‘because it was Christmas,' police say
A 67-year-old man was arrested Saturday after St. Petersburg police officers learned he was giving out marijuana to people who passed by him.
A 67-year-old man was arrested Saturday after St. Petersburg police officers learned he was giving out marijuana to people who passed by him.
Navy airman Mohammed Haitham laid to rest
Funeral services were held Saturday for Navy airman Mohammed "Mo" Haitham.
Funeral services were held Saturday for Navy airman Mohammed "Mo" Haitham.
Police: Man arrested for attempted murder
A woman suffered serious injuries after being stabbed several times, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department. Officers said when they responded to 4061 Porpoise Dr. S.E. they discovered a woman with stab wounds as well as a man with minor injuries to his hand.
A woman suffered serious injuries after being stabbed several times, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department. Officers said when they responded to 4061 Porpoise Dr. S.E. they discovered a woman with stab wounds as well as a man with minor injuries to his hand.
Artist crafts intricate beads using Japanese paper
St. Pete-based artist Julie Dye has always loved paper. She turned that love into a business, making intricate beads made from Japanese paper into jewelry.
St. Pete-based artist Julie Dye has always loved paper. She turned that love into a business, making intricate beads made from Japanese paper into jewelry.
Black SUV possibly linked to seemingly-random murder in St. Pete
Police in St. Petersburg released a new video of an SUV investigators think is connected to a murderer.
Police in St. Petersburg released a new video of an SUV investigators think is connected to a murderer.
Vigil, 800-meter run honors life of Pensacola shooting victim
Hundreds gathered in Spartan Stadium at Lakewood High School Monday evening to remember Mohammed Haitham. The 19-year-old was killed Dec. 6 in a shooting at the Pensacola Naval Air Station.
Hundreds gathered in Spartan Stadium at Lakewood High School Monday evening to remember Mohammed Haitham. The 19-year-old was killed Dec. 6 in a shooting at the Pensacola Naval Air Station.
Police: Man arrested for DUI after crashing into parked car at Tropicana Field during 'Enchant Christmas'
A man who crashed his truck into a parked car in the Tropicana Field parking lot during the "Enchant Christmas" event has been charged with driving under the influence.
A man who crashed his truck into a parked car in the Tropicana Field parking lot during the "Enchant Christmas" event has been charged with driving under the influence.
St. Pete teen arrested for school-shooting threat
According to police, the 15-year-old boy made a social media post threatening to “shoot up" a school that they did not name.
According to police, the 15-year-old boy made a social media post threatening to “shoot up" a school that they did not name.
VFW gives away dozens of bikes to children of veterans in St. Pete
A local organization brought smiles to dozens of kids for the holidays.
A local organization brought smiles to dozens of kids for the holidays.
Fundraiser benefits family of 'hometown hero' killed in Pensacola base shooting
The St. Petersburg community rallied Friday around the family of a Lakewood High School graduate who was among the three sailors killed in a presumed terror attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola.
The St. Petersburg community rallied Friday around the family of a Lakewood High School graduate who was among the three sailors killed in a presumed terror attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola.
One year after sister donates bone marrow to brother, siblings give toys to hospitalized kids
The Pickett family knows what it's like to spend Christmas in the hospital. After 7-year-old Adyn's battle with leukemia, they decided to bring some joy to kids in the same hospital where he received treatment.
The Pickett family knows what it's like to spend Christmas in the hospital. After 7-year-old Adyn's battle with leukemia, they decided to bring some joy to kids in the same hospital where he received treatment.