Manatee rescued from cold waters in St. Pete recovering at ZooTampa

A manatee is recovering at ZooTampa after he was rescued from cold waters near the University of South Florida's St. Petersburg campus on Wednesday. 

St. Pete hosts affordable housing fair for those displaced by hurricanes

Hundreds of families are still in limbo, waiting to get back into their homes after the hurricanes, so the City of St. Petersburg hosted a rental housing fair Wednesday night to connect those in need with affordable housing options.

St. Pete organizations get financial boost from seized drug money

The St. Petersburg Police Department is turning drug money into something good for the community by supporting several organizations. This year, there’s a major focus on teens and youth.

Discounted leases, flexible terms available Wednesday for Bay Area residents displaced by hurricanes

Nearly four months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton displaced thousands of residents across Florida's gulf coast, the City of St. Petersburg is teaming up with the Bay Area Apartment Association to help people find housing solutions.

St. Pete officials, lawmakers crafting bill to stop 'wakes' on flooded streets

Tampa Bay area lawmakers are working on a bill that would stop drivers from making waves in flooded streets, which was seen a lot during Hurricanes Helene and Milton. 

Historic Beach Theatre targeting summer 2025 reopening after hurricanes caused setbacks

St. Pete Beach's 'The Beach Theatre' celebrated its 85th Anniversary on Sunday. Now, the theater that has sat on Corey Ave. since January 1940 has a reopening date.

Duke Energy: Power outage reported in downtown St. Pete

A large power outage was reported in downtown St. Petersburg Friday evening, leaving thousands without power, according to Duke Energy. 

Woman accused of stealing more than $200K from disabled elderly woman: SPPD

A woman faces felony charges after St. Petersburg police say she stole more than $200,000 from a disabled elderly woman over a four-year period.

Suspected DUI wrong-way driver on I-275 causes more than $250,000 in damage, injures 2: FHP

A wrong-way driver caused more than $250,000 in damage and sent one woman to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after driving north in the southbound lanes of I-275, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

‘Hurricane Heroes’ recognized by Kathy Castor for helping others after Helene, Milton

Several Good Samaritans were honored by Congresswoman Kathy Castor on Friday as "hurricane heroes" for their efforts to help neighbors recover following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.