St. Pete Pier celebrates 5 years with month-long festival

Since its grand reopening in July 2020, the St. Pete Pier has become one of Florida’s most iconic waterfront destinations — blending dining, recreation, and community events across 26 acres of downtown shoreline.

Statewide Missing Child Alert canceled

A statewide Missing Child Alert has been canceled for a 2-year-old girl.

Beach Theatre reopening Friday in St. Pete Beach

The historic Beach Theatre in St. Pete Beach reopens on Friday evening after it was closed for more than a decade.

Rise and Shop: 52nd Annual Sunrise sale brings early bargains to downtown St. Pete

The 52nd annual Sunrise Sale lit up downtown St. Pete early Thursday morning, with dozens of local shops offering steep discounts starting at exactly 6:43 a.m.—timed to the moment the sun peeked over the horizon.

St. Pete woman arrested after 5-year-old eats THC gummies: Police

A St. Petersburg woman has been arrested and a five-year-old is in the hospital after police say the child ate THC gummies while in the woman’s care. 

St. Pete property tax being considered to pay for $614M in stormwater, wastewater infrastructure upgrades

St. Pete city council members heard an option to pay for infrastructure projects that would help with flooding and other issues, but voters would decide if property owners should pay for it.

St. Pete's Capybara Cafe offers cute, furry fun

The Capybara Café in St. Petersburg is an animal experience where guests can safely interact with capybaras and other rescued animals.  A food truck in front offers food. 

1 found shot inside crashed vehicle in St. Pete

A 19-year-old man was found shot inside a crashed vehicle in St. Petersburg Thursday afternoon, according to officers. 

Florida man arrested after dog, 2 cats found decomposing in home: SPPD

A man faces a list of criminal charges after St. Petersburg police say they found three pets decomposing inside his home, along with a fourth animal in desperate need of medical attention.

Driver hospitalized after car crashes into home: SPPD

A driver is recovering from injuries after crashing into a home with two people inside early Monday, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.