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. 

Thousands gathered in St. Pete on Saturday to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community

The 21st Annual Pride parade and festival ignited a sea of rainbows in downtown St. Pete, with about 100,000 people gathering to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community on Saturday. 

Entrepreneurs in St. Pete could win $5,000 for their businesses at annual event

St. Pete's Annual Pitch Night is where entrepreneurs can pitch their company to a panel of judges with the winner taking home a $5,000 cash prize to invest in their start-up.

Kayaker clinging to piling off Gandy Beach rescued by Coast Guard

A Coast Guard rescue crew was in the right place at the right time to rescue a kayaker in St. Petersburg on Tuesday evening.