Iconic St. Pete Beach hotels to remain closed until summer, missing busy spring break season

Many Bay Area beach communities are racing to rebuild ahead of the upcoming spring break season. However, two prominent hotels on St. Pete Beach have disappointing news for workers and tourists alike: they will remain closed until summer.

2 kids reported missing after visiting All Children's Hospital found after 4-month search: Caretakers arrested

Two children who were reported missing after police say one was taken from All Children’s Hospital against a doctor’s advice have been located after a four-month search and their caretakers have been arrested. 

Homeowner gets $6,000 water bill amid irregular bills in St. Pete

A $6,000 water bill will certainly get your attention. One St. Petersburg homeowner was shocked by the bill he received, when his bill is normally around $100.

Woodson African American Museum celebrates Black History Month with new exhibit

It's Black History Month and the Woodson African American Museum of Florida is offering a two-person exhibition that focuses on the artwork recognizing the value of African American Labor in the past and the present.

Hit-and-run suspect killed in I-275 shooting with police involved in St. Pete hit-and-run: SPPD

St. Petersburg police confirmed Sunday night’s Tampa hit-and-run suspect, who was killed in an officer-involved shooting on I-275, was also involved in a hit-and-run in Pinellas County on Sunday night. 

Could the Tampa Bay Rays move to Orlando? 'Dreamers' aim to make it happen

An Orlando-based group has its sights set on the Tampa Bay Rays as it looks to bring Major League Baseball to the 15th-largest media market in the country.

What is home swapping? Here's why more vacationers are doing it

There’s a growing number of Americans choosing to swap houses on vacation instead of booking hotels or a short-term rental property, including a St. Petersburg woman who says it’s one of the best ways for her to travel the world.

Car involved in deadly hit-and-run on I-275 found in Manatee County: FHP

The Florida Highway Patrol says the Tesla that was involved in a hit-and-run that killed a man days ago in St. Petersburg has been found in Manatee County.

Cleanup 'finally' begins at St. Pete's Albert Whitted Airport months after hurricanes

Four months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought catastrophic flooding and wind damage to Florida's Gulf coast, cleanup is now underway at St. Petersburg's public airport.

Video: 65-year-old woman robbed, St. Pete police searching for suspect

The St. Petersburg Police Department released surveillance video showing a man approaching a 65-year-old woman moments before investigators say he attacked and robbed her.

Man dies days after being hit by van in suspected DUI crash: SPPD

A man died nearly a week after being hit by a suspected impaired driver, the St. Petersburg Police Department said Tuesday.

Authorities narrow hit-and-run vehicle search after man dies while fixing tire on I-275: FHP

Florida Highway Patrol troopers are asking people to look out for a 2021 or newer Tesla Model X, likely black or gray. They say the vehicle was involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 37-year-old Lakeland man on Friday night.

Don CeSar to reopen after being damaged in back-to-back hurricanes

The iconic pink hotel on St. Pete Beach will reopen soon, according to the Don CeSar’s website and social media pages. 

Man struck by car and killed while fixing flat tire on I-275 shoulder, FHP looking for suspect

The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for a driver who they say hit and killed a Lakeland man who was fixing a flat tire on the shoulder of I-275 just north of 4th St. N in St. Pete.

High water bills stun owners of vacant, gutted homes in St. Pete

Homeowners in St. Petersburg's Shore Acres community are dealing with homes gutted after recent hurricanes, which is why high water bills are leaving owners puzzled and frustrated.