Hurricane Helene: Sunshine Skyway closes due to high winds
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge closed at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday due to high winds from Hurricane Helene.
Off-duty deputy seriously hurt in wrong-way crash on Skyway Bridge, driver arrested on DUI charge
A Hillsborough County deputy is recovering from serious injuries after troopers say another man crashed into his pickup truck while driving the wrong way on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
Video shows City of St. Pete dumping loads of murky water into canal
A City of St. Petersburg utility crew was recorded dumping murky water into a canal that feeds into the Riviera Bay on Friday morning.
Orlando man took off on foot after crashing into SUV while trying to evade troopers: FHP
An Orlando man was arrested on Friday night after he fled a traffic stop and left the scene of a crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
18-year-old seriously injured in St. Pete hit-and-run crash
An 18-year-old was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a hit-and-run crash in St. Petersburg Thursday afternoon, investigators said.
St. Petersburg father who lost son to gun violence now works to help stop it
Gun violence is now the leading cause of death of teens and children. mAs communities look for solutions, one family who lost their son to gun violence is leading the conversation to keep other parents from facing the same gut-wrenching pain.
Man arrested in deadly street racing crash, St. Pete police searching for 2nd driver
A man is facing felony charges after crashing into a pickup truck while street racing, killing an innocent driver, according to St. Petersburg police.
St. Pete police stepping up focus on bicycle, pedestrian safety
More officers will be on the roads in St. Pete over the next several months. They’re not there to get you in trouble, though. They’ll be stopping people to talk about keeping everyone safer on the roads.
St. Pete condo building soars above city skyline, becomes tallest residential building on Florida's west coast
Soaring above St. Petersburg’s skyline, The Residences at 400 Central in downtown, isn’t just the tallest building in the city. It’s the tallest residential building on the west coast of Florida.
Boyfriend of woman found dead near dumpster in St. Petersburg arrested: Police
The St. Petersburg Police Department says a man was charged with second-degree murder after his girlfriend was found dead on Saturday morning.
Lawmakers discuss solutions to Florida's home insurance crisis during roundtable
Lawmakers came together Saturday to find solutions to Florida's home insurance crisis and discuss the impact climate change has had on the problem. Congresswoman Kathy Castor hosted a special roundtable discussion in Shore Acres, which is one area that suffered from significant flooding.
Ovarian cancer foundation 5k raises more than $60k to help patients and survivors
The "One step closer to a Cure" race serves as Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation’s biggest fundraiser, and this year it's on track to raise more than $60k.
Body found near dumpster in St. Petersburg, police investigating 'suspicious death'
A woman's body was found in St. Pete on Saturday morning, according to police.
St. Pete Pier closes due to power outage: Officials
The St. Pete Pier and a small portion of downtown is experiencing a power outage, according to city officials.
Uhuru group convicted of conspiring with Russian agent, acquitted of acting on behalf of foreign government
A jury in federal court handed down a mixed verdict in the case that alleges four members of the Uhuru group, that has a base in St. Petersburg, conspired with Russians to interfere in American politics.
Volunteers clean headstones at Bay Pines National Cemetery 23 years after 9/11
At Bay Pines National Cemetery, several volunteers cleaned veterans' headstones as part of the non-profit, “Carry the Loads'” national day of service and remembrance on September 11.
Mother, daughter rescued from St. Pete house fire after being trapped in backyard: SPFR
A mother and daughter were rescued from a house fire in St. Pete early Wednesday morning after they found themselves trapped in the backyard.
St. Pete residents without flood insurance still cleaning up after last week’s rain storms
City leaders said the rush hour rainfall last week was record-breaking. The water system in St. Pete is only designed to handle 7.5 inches of rain in 24 hours, not the four to five inches that fell in some parts of the city in just an hour on that Wednesday.
St. Pete ArtWorks displaying 17-year-old fashion designer's work
In many ways, Lucy Haura is a typical 17-year-old who balances school, sports and college applications. What’s atypical for the high school senior is that she’s been a fashion designer since 2020.
All Children's Hospital nurse returns to give back at hospital where she beat cancer
A nurse at All Children's Hospital and familiar face at Good Day, Lindsey Belcher, recalled her story of how beating cancer at that same hospital brought her here.