After customers come down with rash, St. Pete pub rips out bench, treats building for bed bugs

One live bed bug and one dead bed bug were found inside Pelican Pub Tuesday afternoon following an inspection by the health department after a customer complained of a rash she believes she got after sitting on one of the benches inside the bar.

'The Courageous 12' in St. Pete honored with permanent plaque

The St. Petersburg Police Department unveiled a plaque Tuesday dedicated to a group of trailblazing African American officers known as the "Courageous 12."

"Crazy": Number of prohibited firearms at Bay Area airports doubled in October, TSA says

Airport security officers at Bay Area airports are collecting a record number of firearms, according to statistics released by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

St. Petersburg police search for suspect in 23-year-old man's murder

Police are searching for a killer who they say gunned down a 23-year-old man late Tuesday night. His own father discovered his body in a vacant parking lot.

Pinellas County bans horseback riding near Skyway bridge

A popular activity in Pinellas County is being shut down. The Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday night to ban horseback riding near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Officials say the hobby is damaging seagrass and causing water quality issues.

Largo teen granted wish to spend day with Dr. Jen Arnold

At 16 years old, Julie has spent a lifetime struggling with lung and breathing issues. This week, she lived out her dream when she connected with the person that has inspired her to keep fighting.

E-scooters will come with stricter rules in St. Petersburg

The city is taking a careful and thorough approach to how electric scooters will be rolled out, which could happen by early spring.

Cross-Bay Ferry expanding service on Lightning game days

The ferry, which shuttles passengers between Tampa and St. Petersburg, will now dock in Tampa at the Convention Center. It will continue to dock at the Vinoy Yacht Basin in St. Pete.

Broken gas pump hose leads to DUI arrest

The Pinellas Sheriff's Deputy's first clue that something was wrong with the driver in the White Subaru in front of the cruiser was the broken gas hose dangling from the still open gas tank.

St. Pete woman battles cancer for 2nd time while raising money for pediatric cancer patients

A St. Pete woman is now fighting cancer for the second time, but this time around, in between intense treatments, she's helping raise money for kids also fighting the devastating disease.

St. Pete considers law forcing homeowners to repair sewer pipes

St. Petersburg continues to make progress fixing its sewage system but the city may soon ask homeowners to foot the bill for fixing their own pipes.

Presidential support rally draws counter protest in St. Pete

The debate surrounding the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump’s conversations with the president of Ukraine spilled onto the streets of St. Petersburg Monday afternoon.

Jacquez Welch will be laid to rest Monday

A star player for Northeast High School will be laid to rest, two weeks after he collapsed on the field from a rare, and undiagnosed, medical condition.