St. Pete police chief: Semis packed with drugs were being delivered to Bay Area from California every week
The St. Pete Police Chief said a multi-agency investigation ended the weekly shipment of one to two tractor-trailers packed with drugs coming from California to the Tampa Bay area.
3-year-old boy safe after father barricades himself inside truck on Gandy Blvd. for 4 hours, police say
St. Petersburg police said a man is in custody after arming himself with a weapon, taking a 3-year-old child from a home, crashing a pickup truck, and barricading himself inside for hours.
Tampa Bay area sees significant rise in RSV cases, CDC says
Pediatric doctors in Florida and around the country are concerned by the rise in hospitalizations due to respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.
Tolls to be reinstated on Sunshine Skyway, Pinellas Bayway
Tolls along three Florida roads, including the Sunshine Skyway, that were suspended ahead of Hurricane Ian will be reinstated late Monday night.
St. Pete conservation group wants to educate locals, tourists about health of Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Watch is working to restore the bay and hopes to create a healthy ecosystem by teaching others to be mindful of the water and what lives beneath the surface.
SunRunner - new transit connecting downtown St. Pete to St. Pete Beach - launches with 6 months of free rides
After years of anticipation, the teal SunRunner buses officially begin their full routes from the beach to the 'Burg – or vice versa. Plus, the rides are free for six months.
SunRunner transit debuts, connecting downtown St. Pete to St. Pete Beach
SunRunner debuts at 6 a.m. on Friday, and local and state leaders cut the ribbon at one of the new station in downtown St. Petersburg. The new rapid bus service has a 10-mile route with 30 stations, stopping at places like Tropicana Field, the Grand Central business district and St. Pete Beach.
Suspect in 70-year-old’s ‘violent’ death at Parkshore Plaza Condominiums dies by suicide, police say
The boyfriend of a 70-year-old woman who police say was ‘violently’ killed on Thursday has died by suicide, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Cross-Bay Ferry returns for extended 2022-2023 season
Hillsborough County, Tampa and St. Petersburg public officials are celebrating the return of the Cross-Bay Ferry for its sixth season of service from downtown to downtown.
St. Pete Pier earns international award, adds $125M to local economy annually
The St. Pete pier was a 14-year project that cost $93 million to build. A new report, and award, make it all seem worth while.
Spooky, comedic musical 'The Addams Family' live in St. Pete this weekend
Just in time for the Halloween season, you can check out a spooky, wacky and funny musical live in St. Petersburg.
Artists from across the world paint in SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival
The SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival is in full swing. The free festival features artists from across the world, including 13 from the Tampa Bay area.
'Enjoying their legacy': Sunken Gardens opens history center to public
Sunken Gardens’ History Center is now officially open to the public. City leaders in St. Petersburg, along with the family that founded the Gardens more than a century ago cut the ribbon Monday morning.
Families escape early morning condo fire in St. Petersburg
Flames spread through apartments in Enclave at Sabal Pointe early Sunday morning.
St. Pete Art exhibit encourages guests to start a dialogue about the pieces
The Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg latest exhibit creates unexpected visual combinations that inspire conversation.
Lakewood High football continues Pinellas County dominance
The Lakewood High School football team has high hopes of carrying on its incredible winning streak.
St. Pete Instagram account auctions off date with local for SWFL Hurricane Ian relief
It all started with a cup of coffee and a picture. People bid for a date with one bachelor to help with Hurricane Ian relief. It's a creative fundraiser that began with an Instagram account as the Southwest Florida community works to rebuild.
2 St. Pete hitmen, man who ordered double homicide, sentenced to life in prison for MLK Day shooting
Three men convicted of a St. Petersburg double murder-for-hire will spend the rest of their lives in prison.
St. Petersburg College celebrates 95 years
For 95 years, St. Petersburg College has provided a quality college education for Bay Area residents.
'This is our forever home': Pinellas County school bus driver receives keys to new home
The Taylor family was provided with $10,000 worth of home furnishing as well as a food, cleaning supplies and other essentials from the Warrick Dunn Charities and The Milkey Family Foundation. The family also received a $5,000 check for down-payment assistance.