Police arrest man who barricaded himself inside St. Pete bank
Police in St. Petersburg have arrested Jose Albistur after they say he barricaded himself inside a bank on Friday afternoon.
St. Pete City Council passes ordinance that would expand what sidewalks people can't set up tables at
The St. Petersburg City Council passed an update to an ordinance that expands what sidewalks people aren’t allowed to set up tables on in the city in a 5-3 vote Thursday evening.
Radio station based out of Uhuru House wants federal COVID relief funding from Pinellas County
A black radio station – based out of the Uhuru House in St. Petersburg – wants federal COVID relief funding from the county. But, the last time they submitted a request for these funds, it was denied.
Rays fan saves life after man goes into cardiac arrest during a baseball game
A Rays fan is being hailed a hero after saving a man's life who went into cardiac arrest during Saturday's Rays game.
Nine-year-old who battled Leukemia as a toddler helping others battle cancer
For the seventh year in a row, Caroline Gallagher and her sister Charlotte served fresh squeezed lemonade to neighbors made with a special ingredient.
St. Pete Youth Farm celebrates four year anniversary
The St. Pete Youth Farm celebrated four years of feeding the community's needs by offering resources for food gardens and teaching teens life skills along the way.
FarmFetch gets fresh local products from farms to consumers
Once a customer orders their items online, FarmFetch collects them from farms and businesses and brings them to the Sunshine Center in St. Petersburg for pick-ups.
Shooting suspect faces murder charges after opening fire on St. Pete police officer: SPD
A man accused of shooting at a St. Petersburg police officer Wednesday night has been arrested.
Gibbs High School School Resource Officer receives national honors for helping others
A few years ago, Officer Grace Albritton had an idea."It was just one table, and now it has flourished into a big classroom," she said.The Gibbs High School Resource Officer and school graduate started collecting clothing and toiletry donations for students.
Manatee County teacher hit and killed by car in St. Pete crosswalk: Police
A Freedom Elementary School teacher died after he was hit by a car in St. Petersburg over the weekend, according to officials.
St. Petersburg College Solar Apprenticeship Program brings more jobs
St. Petersburg College is partnering with the Florida Solar Energy Center at the University of Central Florida to create the first-ever state-approved solar apprenticeship program in Florida.
Sextortion crimes on the rise in St. Pete
More children and adults are falling victim to sextortion crimes so far this year compared to last year, according to the St. Pete Police Department.
National Pride Month festivities begin in St. Petersburg
When the calendar flips to June, it’s "National Pride Month," and St. Petersburg is known for having the largest pride festival in the state and one of the largest in the country.
Suspect armed carjackers arrested after crashing into police cruiser during pursuit, officers say
A couple of good Samaritans became crime victims early Friday morning when they stopped to help a woman they thought was in distress and got carjacked.
Video: Armed robbery suspects sought by St. Petersburg police
The St. Petersburg Police Department is searching for two men they say were armed when they forced a man to withdraw cash from a St. Petersburg ATM several times early Saturday morning.
Flooding closes I-275 exit in St. Pete as showers moved through Bay area
Flooding closed off the southbound exit of I-275 on 54th Avenue South in St. Petersburg Wednesday afternoon, troopers said.
St. Petersburg cold case cracked: Police use DNA to identify man who killed Richard ‘Juicy’ Evans
After 26 years, the St. Petersburg Police Department says it finally knows who killed Richard ‘Juicy’ Evans.
St. Pete ‘trunk lady’ murder victim identified after 53 years, search continues for her 2 daughters
After 53 years, Syllen Gates finally knows what happened to her mother who disappeared in 1965 from Tucson, Arizona when she was just nine years old.
Bay Pines National Cemetery honors Gold Star families in Memorial Day ceremony
Evelyn Brady would give anything not to be in the position of a Gold Star mother honored at a Memorial Day ceremony.
St. Pete Beach waterfront restaurant closing after 15 years
Next Sunday, June 4, will be Sea Hags Bar and Grill on Blind Pass Road’s last day in business. The waterfront restaurant is closing after close to 15 years in business.