St. Pete keeps 50-year tradition alive with sunrise sale to boost downtown business

They say the early bird catches the worm, and that's certainly the case for some shoppers on Thursday in Saint Petersburg. The best part for many shoppers is that they don't even have to change out of their pajamas. 

Scientist says climate change is causing stronger turbulence

According to one scientist, the cause of a seeming uptick in severe turbulence air travelers are experiencing may be a result of a warming globe.

Pickleball coaches in demand as sport’s popularity skyrockets

Pickleball players who perfected their game are cashing in by coaching those looking to level up and even hit the tournament circuit. 

USF adds new vessel to Florida's Institute of Oceanography’s fleet

USF has a new floating classroom that’s more technologically advanced than any other vessel in the Florida Institute of Oceanography’s fleet.

Woman seriously injured in St. Pete road rage shooting, police say

The St. Petersburg Police Department is searching for a driver it says opened fire on a woman during a road rage incident. 

Four teens arrested for breaking into cars in Tampa, police say

Four teenagers were arrested Monday morning, accused of breaking into cars in Tampa before getting caught in St. Petersburg.

Death sentences for handyman convicted of killing St. Pete couple on houseboat overturned

The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the convictions of a man in the murders of two people on a St. Petersburg houseboat but tossed out his death sentences and ordered new sentencing proceedings. 

Scammers using Uber, Lyft drivers as technology advances: St. Pete police

The St. Petersburg Police Department said scammers are getting more sophisticated as technology continues to develop. They've seen instances where Uber and Lyft drivers are now being used as part of scams in the city. 

Man in critical condition following structure fire in St. Petersburg

A St. Petersburg man is being treated at Tampa General Hospital after being injured in a structure fire early Wednesday morning. 

Pride weekend brings people from around the country to St. Pete

Graffiti Artist Pete Lopez has spent St. Pete Pride weekend spray-painting shirts and even people with the colors of the rainbow and messages of love and acceptance.