USF marine science research destroyed in St. Pete lab fire caused by lightning strike

A lightning strike sparked a devastating fire at the USF College of Marine Science Lab last month, destroying decades of critical research and tens of millions of dollars in equipment in St. Petersburg. 

World Cup fever fuels crowds at St. Pete watch parties, businesses

Thousands of soccer fans packed local pubs and Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg on Friday night to cheer on the U.S. Men’s National Team as World Cup fever swept through the Bay Area.

St. Pete hit-and-run suspect arrested after fiery crash into occupied home: Police

A man was arrested after a hit-and-run crash sent a vehicle into a St. Petersburg home and ignited a fire early Monday morning, according to the St. Pete Police Department.

St. Pete mayoral debate: Candidates clash over affordability, hurricane prep, future of Gas Plant District

St. Petersburg mayoral candidates went head-to-head on Tuesday night, clashing over some of the city’s biggest challenges during a debate hosted by the St. Pete NAACP at the Obama Main Library.

Corey Ave. Art & Craft Festival helps passion projects thrive as full-time businesses

Along Corey Avenue in St. Pete Beach, tents lined the street, artwork filled display booths, and business owners shared more than just products with customers. 

Charges dropped against St. Pete garbage truck driver in deadly alley crash, prosecutors say

The State Attorney's Office dropped all criminal charges against a St. Petersburg garbage truck driver who was previously jailed after a woman was hit and killed in a downtown alley. 

Divers talk adrenaline ahead of Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series at St. Pete Pier

The world's top divers are soaring 90 feet through the air as the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series takes over the St. Pete Pier on Friday and Saturday. 

St. Pete advances feasibility study on leaving Duke Energy for city-owned utility, no final decision made

St. Petersburg City Council has officially voted to move forward with a feasibility study that will examine whether the city could leave Duke Energy and establish a municipally owned utility — but leaders stressed the decision does not signal an immediate breakup with the utility company.

St. Pete rising power bills spark $590K feasibility study vote to leave Duke Energy, create city-run utility

St. Petersburg leaders are preparing for a high-stakes vote Thursday on whether to spend $590,000 to study leaving Duke Energy and launching a city-owned power utility. The move comes as residents demand relief from skyrocketing electricity rates.

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St. Petersburg leaders are preparing for a high-stakes vote Thursday on whether to spend $590,000 to study leaving Duke Energy and launching a city-owned power utility. The move comes as residents demand relief from skyrocketing electricity rates. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.