Pedestrian struck, killed in St. Pete crash, police say
A pedestrian was struck and killed in St. Pete early Tuesday morning, according to police.
Man dies after jumping on back of stolen Jeep, driver charged with vehicular homicide: SPPD
A 20-year-old man who jumped on the back of a stolen SUV died on Monday, according to police.
Parents hope for answers about missing $250K after special needs trust fund company’s bankruptcy filing
The parents of a daughter with disabilities hopes to finally have some answers after claiming a quarter of a million dollars went missing from the same St. Petersburg special needs trust fund company that recently filed for bankruptcy, accusing its founder of mishandling funds.
Firestone Grand Prix will return for 20th year in St. Pete
In less than a month, the sound of race cars revving their engines will echo through the streets of downtown St. Petersburg. The Firestone Grand Prix will be back for its 20th year from March 8-10.
St. Pete man driving stolen Jeep arrested after running from crash that seriously injured 1, police say
A St. Petersburg man accused of speeding when he lost control of a stolen Jeep causing a roll-over crash that injured his friend has been arrested.
Sundial shopping center in downtown St. Pete to get makeover
The Sundial shopping center in downtown St. Petersburg is getting a makeover. Crews put barricades around the courtyard on Wednesday, and will start construction in the next week.
Special needs trust fund company files for bankruptcy, founder accused of taking $100M
The founder of a Pinellas County trust fund company that manages funds for people with special needs is accused of taking $100 million and causing the business to file for bankruptcy.
Bicyclist killed in early-morning St. Pete crash
A bicyclist was killed in a crash in St. Petersburg early Tuesday morning, according to police.
St. Pete hosting community meeting to discuss solutions to flooding issues in areas like Shore Acres
On Tuesday, the city of St. Petersburg will host a community meeting on flooding issues in parts of the city.
Chiefs wide receiver from St. Pete becomes first USF alum to score points in a Super Bowl
The Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl Champions for the second year in a row. While they hope to go for a three-peat next year, they're basking in their Lombardi trophy win.
2 arrested after young kids found in ‘deplorable’ St. Pete home, 1 burned by cigarettes: Police
Two were arrested on child neglect charges after St. Petersburg police said they found two young kids living in “deplorable conditions."
1 dead, 2 injured after fire destroys St. Petersburg home
A family’s home near 62nd Avenue North and 4th Street North is unlivable after it caught fire around 4:45 on Sunday morning.
Friends of Albert Whitted Airport gave scholarships to 30 aspiring pilots
Thirty aspiring pilots now have some help achieving their dreams.
Florida man accused in St. Pete yacht burglaries may have snuck into Vinoy hotel room after stealing wine
A Florida transient accused of breaking into several yachts in downtown St. Petersburg is also suspected of stealing several bottles of wine from a sundry store at the Vinoy Renaissance Hotel and possibly staying unregistered in one of its rooms.
Bay Area Holocaust survivor’s collection to be housed at Florida Holocaust Museum, USF St. Pete
The Florida Holocaust museum and USF St. Petersburg have been chosen to house the entire personal collection of Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor and Nobel Prize winner. The Elie Wiesel Foundation announced the decision this weekend.
St. Pete leaders work toward solutions to ongoing flooding issues in Shore Acres
The City of St. Petersburg is pursuing solutions to the ongoing flooding issues in the Shore Acres neighborhood.
Controversial photo of St. Petersburg Fire Chief Jim Large surfaces online, retirement date announced
The city of St. Petersburg announced Fire Chief Jim Large will retire on March 1.
St. Pete teen gunshot victim involved in vehicle crash on way to hospital: Police
A teenager suffered non-life-threatening injuries on Sunday evening after police say he was shot and involved in a vehicle crash as friends were driving him to the hospital.
Man rescued off sinking boat at St. Pete Pier
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a man on Sunday after his 45-foot boat started taking on water.