Crash on Skyway Bridge caused major backup, northbound lanes reopened
A crash in Manatee County blocked the northbound lanes on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge on Saturday afternoon.
A crash in Manatee County blocked the northbound lanes on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge on Saturday afternoon.
Volunteers in St. Pete plant sea oats to help preserve sand dunes
In a conjoined effort to maintain and preserve sand dunes that got roughed up during previous storms, volunteers from a number of organizations across St. Pete Beach started their Saturday morning on Upham Beach, planting about fifteen hundred sea oat plants.
In a conjoined effort to maintain and preserve sand dunes that got roughed up during previous storms, volunteers from a number of organizations across St. Pete Beach started their Saturday morning on Upham Beach, planting about fifteen hundred sea oat plants.
St. Petersburg mayor responds to outcry over five-figure bonuses, suspends HR director
The mayor of St. Pete is responding to an outcry over bonuses he ordered given to city staff.
The mayor of St. Pete is responding to an outcry over bonuses he ordered given to city staff.
Comic artist inspiring others through inking at Imagine Museum
At a workshop at the Imagine Museum, local comic book artist Josh T. Rodriguez hopes to inspire others like comics inspired him. After a brief introduction to 15 participants, Rodriguez puts up a slide with a variety of his comics artwork.
At a workshop at the Imagine Museum, local comic book artist Josh T. Rodriguez hopes to inspire others like comics inspired him. After a brief introduction to 15 participants, Rodriguez puts up a slide with a variety of his comics artwork.
Bay Area entrepreneurs gear up for St. Pete expo during National Black Business Month
Florida’s growth is beaming with opportunity for business owners, and during National Black Business Month, Tampa Bay entrepreneurs are gearing up for a neighborhood expo in St. Petersburg to highlight the businesses in local areas.
Florida’s growth is beaming with opportunity for business owners, and during National Black Business Month, Tampa Bay entrepreneurs are gearing up for a neighborhood expo in St. Petersburg to highlight the businesses in local areas.
St. Pete council urges tenants' rights in city deals after state stripped protections
A year after a controversial bill stripped cities of their own protections for renters, the City of St. Petersburg is finding a way to bring some of them back.
A year after a controversial bill stripped cities of their own protections for renters, the City of St. Petersburg is finding a way to bring some of them back.
St. Pete leader wants city to examine running its own electric utility
Duke Energy came to a rate settlement agreement with the Florida Public Service Commission on Wednesday, approving Duke's 2% bill increase over a three-year period.
Duke Energy came to a rate settlement agreement with the Florida Public Service Commission on Wednesday, approving Duke's 2% bill increase over a three-year period.
Family of 15-year-old killed in boat crash files lawsuit against parents of teen operator
The parents of 15-year-old Collin Moorefield, who was killed in a boat crash in St. Pete in March, are suing the parents of the 15-year-old who was driving the boat at the time of the crash.
The parents of 15-year-old Collin Moorefield, who was killed in a boat crash in St. Pete in March, are suing the parents of the 15-year-old who was driving the boat at the time of the crash.
St. Pete mayor criticized over performance bonuses, rescinds payments
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch is under fire after giving hundreds of thousands of dollars in bonuses to staffers who worked on the Rays stadium deal. He has rescinded the bonuses, but not before criticism came from several city councilors.
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch is under fire after giving hundreds of thousands of dollars in bonuses to staffers who worked on the Rays stadium deal. He has rescinded the bonuses, but not before criticism came from several city councilors.
'People are on edge:' Shore Acre residents speak out on flooding issues in St. Pete neighborhood
One Pinellas County neighborhood faced more flooding during Tropical Storm Debby, and now, residents are speaking out on potential solutions.
One Pinellas County neighborhood faced more flooding during Tropical Storm Debby, and now, residents are speaking out on potential solutions.
Teen dies after seeking shelter under banyan tree that was struck by lightning in downtown St. Pete
A 16-year-old girl has died nearly a month after a tree she was standing under with three of her friends was struck by lightning.
A 16-year-old girl has died nearly a month after a tree she was standing under with three of her friends was struck by lightning.
Olympic gold medalist Bobby Finke back home from Paris
A Tampa Bay Olympian is back home from Paris.
A Tampa Bay Olympian is back home from Paris.
New SunRunner station set to open close to Pier by the end of the year
The SunRunner is on the move. The bus that shuttles people between downtown St. Pete and St. Pete Beach will have a new station by the end of the year, and it’s in a prime location close to the Pier.
The SunRunner is on the move. The bus that shuttles people between downtown St. Pete and St. Pete Beach will have a new station by the end of the year, and it’s in a prime location close to the Pier.
Stolen guns on the rise despite drop in certain other crimes, St. Pete police say
New data shows certain crime on a downward trend in St. Pete, but police are still seeing a persistent trend when it comes to stolen guns.
New data shows certain crime on a downward trend in St. Pete, but police are still seeing a persistent trend when it comes to stolen guns.
2 arrested after toddler brought to hospital with ‘significant internal injuries:’ St. Pete police
Two people were arrested on child abuse charges after a 2-year-old girl was found with “significant internal injuries."
Two people were arrested on child abuse charges after a 2-year-old girl was found with “significant internal injuries."
St. Pete Museum of History chronicles memories of city through postcards
The St. Peterburg Museum of History archive library features 40,000 pieces that help chronicle the history of the city.
The St. Peterburg Museum of History archive library features 40,000 pieces that help chronicle the history of the city.
St. Pete Police announce results of one of 'largest drug busts' in the city in last 20 years
The St. Pete Police Department discussed the results of a months-long investigation into a major fentanyl trafficker on Thursday.
The St. Pete Police Department discussed the results of a months-long investigation into a major fentanyl trafficker on Thursday.
St. Pete Central Ave. businesses reopen after storm-related damages shuttered doors for two weeks
Businesses on a block of Central Avenue in St. Petersburg are back open after storm-related damage shut their doors for close to two weeks.
Businesses on a block of Central Avenue in St. Petersburg are back open after storm-related damage shut their doors for close to two weeks.
St. Petersburg business owner accused of pocketing more than $330 million in Ponzi scheme
A St. Petersburg business owner is under investigation after reportedly orchestrating “a classic Ponzi scheme," according to federal investigators.
A St. Petersburg business owner is under investigation after reportedly orchestrating “a classic Ponzi scheme," according to federal investigators.
Teen killed an 11-year-old during argument over vape pen, St. Pete police say
St. Pete police said an argument over a vape pen led to 11-year-old Veondre Hargrove’s death last week. His 14-year-old accused killer is facing manslaughter charges as an adult.
St. Pete police said an argument over a vape pen led to 11-year-old Veondre Hargrove’s death last week. His 14-year-old accused killer is facing manslaughter charges as an adult.