World Marathon Challenge: St. Pete runner completes 7 races on 7 continents
Back in 2009 Kelly-Ann Jenkins laced up her first pair of running shoes.
IndyCar to use sustainable tires made from desert shrub during St. Pete Firestone Grand Prix
In IndyCar’s effort toward environmental sustainability, one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers will rely on a desert shrub to produce a new source of natural rubber for its tires.
Family Justice Center in Pinellas County sees 60% increase in domestic violence survivors wanting services
In just four months of being open, the new Family Justice Center by CASA saw a 60% increase in domestic violence survivors asking for services in Pinellas County.
So-called banned book library opens in St. Pete theater company
There's a book battle brewing in schools across Florida and that’s why a St. Petersburg theater company helped create an independent library full of banned books.
Pinellas SunRunner will be fare-free through November
The SunRunner launched back in October with the promise of free rides for six months, and officials announced Wednesday they will extend the fare-free service for an additional six months.
Fight between two women in St. Pete leads to fatal stabbing, police say
One woman is dead and another is charged with murder following a fatal argument in St. Petersburg.
Localtopia celebration returns to St.Pete for 10th straight year
The 10th annual Localtopia celebration was in full swing Saturday as Williams Park and the surrounding streets were filled with more than 300 St. Pete based vendors and non-profits showcasing their best work, food, or simply out to network in a place where small-owned businesses make up the heart of the city.
St. Pete police make second arrest in December shooting death of 15-year-old boy
A second suspect was arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of a St. Petersburg teen back in December, police announced Wednesday.
Father charged for son's death during illegal street racing crash in St. Pete
The father of a 13-year-old who was hit and killed by a motorcycle in St. Petersburg has been charged with neglect. Investigators said the man brought his son to watch illegal street racing before the deadly crash.
Retired Green Berets’ story of riding horseback in Afghanistan inspire ‘Horse Soldier’ bourbon brand
They were US soldiers on horseback, battling the Taliban. Now, the Horse Soldiers have built a home – and a bourbon brand – in St. Petersburg.
43 year-old man found dead inside St. Pete home
St. Pete police are investigating after a body was found inside a home.
Suncoast Center serving 22,000 a year as one of the largest community health centers in Pinellas County
It’s one of the largest community health centers in Pinellas County serving some 22,000 people a year. Suncoast Center is a not-for-profit organization that believes treatment works, and its goal is to meet people where they are to help them become the best version of themselves.
St. Pete aviation officials offer scholarships to help teens, young adults take off in their careers
The aviation community in the Tampa Bay area is helping provide an opportunity to potential pilots who may not otherwise get that chance.
Recently adopted St. Pete dogs to be in 'Puppy Bowl' raising awareness for others in need of forever homes
Local dogs Nancy and Max may not understand football, but they will have their own grid iron glory come Super Bowl Sunday.
SPPD: 2 women, 1 man injured in St. Pete shooting
The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting that sent three people to the hospital.
Former firefighter helps first responders deal with professional trauma
The tough situations firefighters deal with on a regular basis can leave permanent scars that a former firefighter is hoping to heal.
More women joining medical school programs than ever before, new data shows
New data shows more women are joining medical school programs than ever before, and some Tampa Bay area doctors hope to inspire the next generation to join medicine.
900-pound man loses half his body weight with help of minimally invasive bariatric surgery
A new minimally invasive bariatric procedure is helping people lose weight with less downtime than traditional weight loss surgery.
'Extension of the community': Upgrades planned for The Sundial in downtown St. Pete
The Tampa-based real estate firm Ally Capital Group and the St. Petersburg-based firm Paradise Ventures released renderings of upgrades planned for The Sundial in downtown St. Pete Thursday.
Lakewood senior signs with Ole Miss after just first football season
It was a signing day that the Lakewood High senior defensive end truly never believed would come or be possible, simply because his knowledge of football is, for lack of a better term, limited.