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.

Man found face down in water, last seen cleaning jet ski: SPPD

A man was found face down in the water at 9461 Sun Isle Dr. NE after St. Pete police say that neighbors last saw the man cleaning his jet ski.

Crews respond to St. Pete house fire, fireworks possibly involved: SPFR

St. Pete Fire Rescue responded to a house fire on Saturday afternoon and were able to put it out within 10 minutes, according to the district chief.

St. Pete Pier turns 5 with fireworks, fun run, and 2 days of Independence Day events

The St. Pete Pier is turning five and organizers are celebrating in a big way with two full days of events, all part of the Fourth annual Independence Day at the Pier.