St. Pete Science Center revival back on track after mayor reverses course
Plans to revive the cherished St. Petersburg Science Center appears to be back on track after Mayor Ken Welch reversed course on turning the site into a sewer facility.
Florida cracks down on repeat drunk drivers, boaters with Trenton's Law
Trenton’s Law is named after 18-year-old Trenton Johnson, who was killed by a repeat drunk driver. The new law, which takes effect October 1, increases penalties for DUI and BUI manslaughter or vehicular homicide, raising prison terms from 15 to 30 years for offenders with prior convictions.
Friends flooded out by Hurricane Helene create flood barrier company
Hurricane Helene devastated Danny Fustar’s St. Pete home and his friend’s, Enrico Palmerino.
President Barack Obama Main Library reopens after years of renovations
After one of the longest renovation projects in Bay Area history, the President Barack Obama Main Library in St. Petersburg has officially reopened to the public.
St. Pete homeowners still waiting for permits to make hurricane repairs, city offers new timeline
The signs of recovery are everywhere in St. Petersburg after last year’s hurricanes, but for some residents, they aren’t even close to being back to normal. They’re still waiting for permits to start rebuilding their lives.
Hurricane Helene recovery in St. Pete continues one year later
It’s been one year since Hurricane Helene hit the Bay Area and while many strides have been made, recovery efforts continue in St. Petersburg.
St. Pete City Council voices support to save shuttered Science Center
After being closed for more than a decade, the St. Petersburg Science Center may have just gotten a lifeline from the City Council.
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch reflects on Hurricane Helene one year later
Waterlogged furniture and mementos that made Arthur Finegold’s house a home still sit in the living room he hasn’t used in a year. Hurricane Helene is to blame.
Suspect in custody after St. Pete motel shooting injures man
A suspect is in custody after a St. Petersburg motel shooting that injured one man on Thursday, according to police.
St. Pete kidnapping suspect turns himself in after more than 3 weeks on the run
A kidnapping suspect turned himself in to authorities early Thursday morning.
Pinellas County residents can soon apply for part of $813 million grant to help with hurricane recovery
Keith Dalton says he just recently finished renovations on his Treasure Island home after Hurricane Helene destroyed almost everything inside.
Accused DUI driver arrested following deadly head-on crash in St. Pete
A deadly crash is under investigation in St. Petersburg.
St. Pete residents still getting giant water bills – with no relief: 'Just no sympathy'
Months after the City of St. Petersburg claimed its water billing issues were resolved, residents are still opening shocking bills — and getting little to no help.
MLB owners approve sale of Tampa Bay Rays to group led by Jacksonville-based developer
The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to a group led by a Jacksonville-based developer took a big step forward on Monday, with Major League Baseball owners unanimously approving the transfer of the franchise.
Three longtime friends take the stage to share lifelong passion for art
The Gulf Coast Artists' Alliance gallery needed an exhibition for the month of September, so three long-time friends stepped up to the plate.
3 arrested as nearly 60 slot machines, 6 fish tables and $20K seized from illegal gambling arcades in St. Pete
Two illegal arcades in St. Petersburg have been shut down.
Smokin' for generations: A St. Pete landmark
Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish, a legendary restaurant in St. Petersburg, has been in business for 74 years.
St. Pete mayor, neighbors weigh in on $51M community hub
A once-in-a-generation project is underway in South St. Pete, where city leaders are reimagining two of the community’s most important spaces: the Enoch Davis Center and the James Weldon Johnson Community Library.
Tampa Bay Rays sale to be finalized in next 2 weeks, team presidents step down
The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to a group led by a Jacksonville-based developer could be finalized in the next two weeks, team officials announced Wednesday – and major leadership changes are already taking place.
Imagine Museum exhibition challenges visitors to think outside the box
"Journey of the Imagination" tries to evoke different parts of the imagination and features around 2,500 works of glass art.