Rays stadium deal: What's next for the team after Pinellas, St. Pete leaders approve bonds?

Hours after his vote helped send $312 million to the Tampa Bay Rays, Pinellas County Commissioner Chris Latvala posted a picture of a model of Tropicana Field as a symbol of stability. 

Gun and kitchen knife found in Azalea Middle School student's backpack: SPPD

A 13-year-old student at Azalea Middle School was arrested Tuesday after a gun and kitchen knife were found in his backpack, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.

St. Pete leaders approve funds to begin process of fixing Tropicana Field roof after Hurricane Milton damage

The future of the Tampa Bay Rays took another step forward. St. Petersburg city leaders unanimously voted Thursday to approve funds to begin the process of fixing the Tropicana Field roof after it was damaged during Hurricane Milton. 

Waiting on a permit in St. Pete? Here's what you need to know

As the Tampa Bay area rebuilds, permitting can be a painful part of the process for everyone – from residents desperately waiting to move back into their homes and city officials bogged down with thousands of forms.

St. Pete leaders discuss violence in Jordan Park area hours after double shooting

A couple of hours before a double shooting in St. Pete, and less than a half a mile away on Wednesday, city leaders and community partners met to talk about that exact topic: Violence in Jordan Park.

St. Pete shooting sends 2 to the hospital: Police

The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured two people on Wednesday morning. 

Rays stadium deal: MLB commissioner gets involved in stadium talks, meets with Pinellas County officials

The commissioner of Major League Baseball is getting involved in the Rays' stadium talks and leaning on public officials. He had a meeting Monday afternoon with the Pinellas County Commission Chair, Kathleen Peters, and the County Administrator, Barry Burton. 

St. Pete Beach residents impacted by Hurricane Milton still waiting for permits: 'Extremely frustrating'

It's now been two months since Hurricane Milton caused extensive damage throughout the Tampa Bay area. Many are in the process of rebuilding, but others in St. Pete Beach say they’ve hit a standstill because they say the city still hasn’t the permits needed to make the proper repairs.

St. Pete organization planning free grocery market in designated 'food desert'

This holiday season, many families are facing hunger and food insecurity. One St. Petersburg organization has plans to help feed more neighbors in the new year and create a new free neighborhood market in a designated food desert. 

Man killed, woman critically hurt in St. Pete motorcycle crash

A man died and a woman was critically injured in a motorcycle crash at a St. Petersburg intersection on Thursday night, police said.

Police identify body found in lake at Vinoy Golf Club

St. Petersburg police have identified the man found dead in a lake at the Vinoy Golf Club on Wednesday morning.