Teens, adult arrested for shooting gel pellets in downtown St. Pete, striking couple, 2 officers and horse
The St. Petersburg police chief is vowing to charge anyone caught shooting gel pellet guns into crowds after several people, including two officers and a police horse, were struck on Saturday night.
Immersive art experience in St. Petersburg is now called FloridaRAMA
The unique arts destination known as Fairgrounds St. Pete will now be called FloridaRAMA.
St. Pete leaders kick off Pride Month with flag raising
Friday morning, St. Petersburg leaders hosted the Pride Month flag raising to kick off the 2024 Pride season.
Helicopter pilot charged after landing on top of protected birds on Egmont Key: FWC
A helicopter pilot is in hot water after video shows him landing on Egmont Key, right on top of hundreds of protected shorebirds.
St. Pete Hurricane Expo helps prepare residents for active hurricane season
St. Petersburg had its annual Hurricane Expo on Thursday, and hundreds of residents came to load up on sandbags, flashlights and first aid kits. It comes ahead of the official start to hurricane season on Saturday, June 1.
Businesses vandalized along Central Ave. in St. Pete, frustrating owners: 'We work so hard'
Local business owners on Central Avenue in St. Pete say recent vandalism, including suspects smashing their windows, is making it even harder for them to make ends meet. One business was hit twice just this week.
Tampa Bay Rays offer glimpse into proposed ballpark with newly updated renderings
The Tampa Bay Rays may not have a name for their new stadium, but the team is giving a more detailed look at what the Rays ballpark is going to offer fans.
Duke Energy shows off mobile command center ahead of hurricane season
Almost everything Duke Energy crews are able to do at the company’s central control center in St. Pete, they can now do on wheels.
St. Pete community helps raise money after air conditioning unit stolen from bookstore
The cool temperature inside Wilson’s Book World on Tuesday wasn’t just a relief for the customers beating the heat. It was also a relief for the store’s owner, Michelle Jenquin.
Sen. Scott urges hurricane preparedness: 'You have to do your part'
County, state and federal officials are opening hurricane season with a warning: be ready, or be sorry.
Florida men accused of stealing 150 gallons of used cooking oil from restaurants
Two South Florida men were arrested in St. Petersburg, accused of stealing 150 gallons of used cooking oil from two restaurants.
Mother, son serving free healthy meals from food truck in Pinellas communities
A mother-son duo is turning surplus food from local food establishments into healthy, free meals.
St. Pete man accused of sexually assaulting woman at gunpoint after meeting her online: Police
A St. Petersburg man is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at gunpoint over the weekend after meeting her online, according to officers.
St. Petersburg teacher arrested for child abuse, police say
A 68-year-old teacher at Head Start in St. Petersburg was arrested on Saturday, according to officials.
Florida Orchestra performs Mahler’s Second Symphony in season finale
Concert halls all over the Tampa Bay area will be shaking as The Florida Orchestra performs Gustav Mahler’s Second Symphony this weekend in their season finale, along with the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay.
St. Pete teacher gets surprise sendoff ahead of retirement after 40 years of teaching
Lakeview Fundamental Elementary School kindergarten teacher Debbie Panico walked out to a greeting fit for a rockstar Friday afternoon.
St. Pete Jai Alai group works to keep sport alive 50 years after Tampa Jai Alai closure
For almost 50 years, Tampa Jai Alai was where many players and longtime fans of the game came out before the fronton closed in 1998. However, not everyone has forgotten.
Off-duty St. Pete Beach district fire chief arrested after assaulting bicyclist, deputies say
An off-duty district fire chief was suspended without pay after being arrested on Thursday afternoon, according to officials.
Nonprofit launches ‘Re-imagine St. Pete’ to address food desert and hunger in South St. Petersburg
A lot of focus in St. Pete has been on redevelopment, including a potential new Rays stadium and redevelopment project.
St. Pete rainbow street mural defaced about a week before Pride Month
About a week before the start of Pride Month, locals in St. Pete said the rainbow street mural in the Grand Central District has been defaced twice in less than one week.