St. Pete tattoo shop offering free removal of gang or hate-related tattoos

Hoping to make a positive change in the community, a local tattoo shop is offering free tattoo laser removal of any old gang or racist tattoos.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.