Toddler shot and killed by father in St. Pete home, police say
A St. Petersburg family is mourning the loss of their two-year-old boy after he was shot by his father Sunday night, police say.
Isaac Paredes homers as Rays secure series win over Dodgers
Isaac Paredes homered and drove in four runs as the Tampa Bay Rays took two of three from the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers with a wild 11-10 victory on Sunday.
Two men taken to the hospital after shooting in St. Pete, police say
Two men were shot after an altercation on 9th Avenue South in St. Petersburg Friday afternoon, police said.
St. Pete community leaders launch expanded 'Not My Child' to help keep kids out of trouble
This summer marks seven years of a push to help St. Petersburg’s youth stay out of trouble through the "Not My Child" program.
Idina Menzel headlines St. Pete Pride to support LGBTQ community
St. Pete Pride will wrap up just before the Protection of Children Act goes into effect in July. LGBTQ advocates say Pride celebrations are necessary because they feel the gay community is under attack in Florida.
SPPD: 2 arrested for murder following fatal shooting at St. Pete apartments
Police have arrested two men in connection with a homicide at the Baypointe Preserve Apartments last Friday.
SunRunner hoping to add three new buses as it gains popularity
About seven months since it launched, the SunRunner is hoping to expand. PSTA said because it’s so popular, their board members approved the purchase of three new buses on Wednesday, for the service that takes riders from downtown St. Pete to St. Pete Beach. They are expected to be on the road next spring.
Warehouse Arts District hosts free weekly art classes led by resident artists
A St. Pete organization is making it easier for people to explore a new creative outlet by cultivating arts experiences for all.
St. Pete 4th grader’s drawing makes it to national ‘Doodle for Google’ contest
A St. Petersburg fourth grader won the Doodle for Google contest for the state of Florida, and now, people can vote for her drawing in the national contest.
14-year-old arrested in St. Pete park shooting that left teen injured, police say
A 14-year-old was arrested Monday in a shooting that left another teen injured at Wildwood Park in St. Petersburg, investigators said.
Man shot and killed at St. Pete apartment complex, police say
A man was shot and killed Wednesday evening at a St. Petersburg apartment complex, according to police.
Tampa Pride on the River canceled after Gov. DeSantis signs bill targeting drag shows
This year's Tampa Pride on the River event has been canceled following Governor Ron DeSantis signing multiple bills into law Wednesday, including one that critics call the "anti-drag" bill.
Historic Jungle Prada Park in St. Pete offers glimpse into the past
Jungle Prada Park offers scenic views in boat ramps for residents to enjoy along with the native vegetation and wildlife.
St. Petersburg 'Ride of Silence' bicyclists push for safer roads
The annual “Ride of Silence" honors bicyclists that have been injured or killed while riding and also acts as a call to action for drivers to share the road. The number of cyclist deaths are reaching record numbers.
USF 'TiP Lab' becomes central database for tracking human trafficking across Florida
A new Florida law looks to bring light to human trafficking, and a lab at the University of South Florida will be the central database for tracking the hidden problem across the state.
Rare stolen tortoise returned to Florida zoo as investigators continue searching St. Pete suspect's home
An endangered Galapagos tortoise is back home at a St. Augustine zoo Wednesday after investigators said a St. Petersburg man stole two back in November.
AI technology takes center stage at PoweredUp Tech Conference in St. Pete
Artificial Intelligence was one of the hottest topics at Wednesday's PoweredUp Tech Conference in St. Petersburg, which was hosted by Tampa Bay Tech.
Accused driver arrested in hit-and-run crash that killed St. Pete city employee, police say
The driver accused in a hit-and-run crash that left a St. Petersburg city employee dead over the weekend turned himself in Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Suspect arrested for stealing 2 endangered tortoises from Florida zoo; 1 found dead in freezer: Police
A St. Petersburg man was arrested for stealing two endangered Galapagos Tortoises from a St. Augustine zoo last November, police said.
St. Pete city employee killed in fatal hit-and-run; police searching for driver who fled
St. Petersburg police are searching for the hit-and-run driver who fled after colliding with a motorcyclist who passed away from his injuries. Police said the victim worked for the city.