Group accused of ripping off Florida taxpayers in $5M construction fraud scheme at Bay Pines Veterans Hospital

A federal indictment accuses four men of ripping off Florida taxpayers in a nearly $5 million construction fraud scheme at Bay Pines Veterans Hospital in St. Petersburg. It alleges that they posed as a disabled veteran-owned company. 

St. Pete leaders discuss ways to ease chronic flooding issues on last day of hurricane season

On the last day of hurricane season, city leaders in St. Petersburg talked about areas that repeatedly see the most flooding, and ways to ease the damage from that flooding.

USF preserves Egmont Key with 3D app as barrier island 'washes away'

Egmont Key, the barrier island between Pinellas and Manatee County, is a picture of paradise with a significant past, but it's vanishing before our eyes. Now, a team from the University of South Florida is trying to preserve it, while a group of environmentalists are hoping to save it.

Antique thief hides in St. Petersburg store, takes $18,000 worth of items: Police

Police are searching for a man described as having a "distinctive waddle" after he stole valuable items from Andrea and Friends Antique Mall, according to detectives.

'Take Care of Maya' case: Lawyers for All Children's Hospital demand new trial, claiming jury misconduct

It's the medical battle that grabbed national headlines after the Netflix documentary “Take Care of Maya." Years worth of emotional anguish had taken its toll and came pouring out as Maya Kowalski and her family sat in a Sarasota County courtroom two weeks ago. 

Pinellas County students getting exposed to classical arts, opera

The St. Pete Opera Company is making classical arts accessible to young minds through their innovative outreach program, bringing productions to Title 1 third-grade classes in Pinellas County.

'Absolutely innocent victims': Bay Area leaders react to Israel-Gaza ceasefire agreement

Rep. Kathy Castor says what she saw behind closed doors as part of a House Foreign Relations Committee classified briefing was even worse than anything that has been publicly shown.

Sunken Gardens brings tropical oasis to busy St. Petersburg

Sunken Gardens is in the heart of St. Petersburg captivating visitors with a blend of history and natural beauty. 

Gulfport teen critically injured after being hit by trolley: Police

A 15-year-old girl is fighting for her life after police say she was struck by a trolley in St. Petersburg on Sunday morning.  

More stolen items found in backyard of St. Pete man arrested for stealing endangered tortoises

St. Pete Detectives dug up more expensive and rare collectibles in the backyard of a man's home in St. Pete after he was previously arrested in May for stealing two Galápagos tortoises from a zoo.