St. Pete CALL program receives new grant from NFL to expand services for children

Making the switch from police to community workers responding to a mental health crisis has worked in St. Petersburg for the last three years through the CALL program, and now the program will be able to help children on those calls in more ways.

St. Petersburg road reopens after deadly pedestrian crash

Both directions of Sunshine Skyway Lane South have reopened following a deadly crash on Friday morning. 

Group calls Rays stadium deal 'horrible,' prompting response from St. Pete mayor

The group that calls itself "No Home Run" stood in front of St. Petersburg City Hall to say city councilors would win if they called "foul" on the city's pitch.

Motorcyclist killed in St. Pete crash: Police

A motorcyclist was killed in a St. Pete crash late Tuesday night, according to police.

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. 

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.

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.