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.

Summer reading gets a jump-start from The Book Bus

For the eighth year in a row, The Juvenile Welfare Board partnered with Pinellas County Schools to prevent summer learning loss by giving out free books to children through its Summer Book Bus.

St. Pete woman drives into home, injuring dog inside: FHP

An 87-year-old St. Petersburg woman who meant to stop her car ended up accelerating and crashing into a home on Monday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

St. Pete police have ‘heightened security’ around Pride celebrations

One of the largest Pride celebrations in the country returns to St. Petersburg this weekend — and this year’s festivities are expected to draw more than half a million people to the area.