St. Pete police: Suspect in Feb. murder shot at victim’s car 24 times before it flipped, caught fire
After months of investigating, St. Pete police say they arrested the man who shot a victim's vehicle 24 times before the driver crashed the car, trapping him inside when it caught fire.
After months of investigating, St. Pete police say they arrested the man who shot a victim's vehicle 24 times before the driver crashed the car, trapping him inside when it caught fire.
St. Pete moves one step closer toward banning smoking, vaping at parks and beaches
The city of St. Petersburg is moving closer to banning smoking and vaping at all city parks and public beaches. The city council took up the issue for a second time on Thursday.
The city of St. Petersburg is moving closer to banning smoking and vaping at all city parks and public beaches. The city council took up the issue for a second time on Thursday.
St. Pete restaurant owner shows pride for Ukraine with recent successes against Russia
Roman Voloshyn's longtime dream of opening a Ukrainian restaurant in St. Petersburg has become a reality. His dream took on a new sense of urgency after the Russian invasion threatened the existence of his home country, and his mom and dad who still live in Ukraine.
Roman Voloshyn's longtime dream of opening a Ukrainian restaurant in St. Petersburg has become a reality. His dream took on a new sense of urgency after the Russian invasion threatened the existence of his home country, and his mom and dad who still live in Ukraine.
St. Petersburg officials to meet with potential developers for 86-acre Tropicana Field site
It’s been nearly three weeks since St. Petersburg began accepting proposals for the Tropicana Field site, and now, the future of the stadium and the surrounding land will take center stage Wednesday.
It’s been nearly three weeks since St. Petersburg began accepting proposals for the Tropicana Field site, and now, the future of the stadium and the surrounding land will take center stage Wednesday.
St. Pete gym offers workouts centered around sports
Cardio Sport is a New England based franchise with a new location on Central Avenue. The studio opened in June and offers group and personal training options.
Cardio Sport is a New England based franchise with a new location on Central Avenue. The studio opened in June and offers group and personal training options.
Gas Plant District in St. Pete: One of the oldest Black neighborhoods razed for baseball
Before the Tampa Bay Rays, there was the Gas Plant neighborhood, where hundreds of Black residents once worked, played, and lived until the city decided to pursue an MLB team and build a stadium. Their story, while complex, isn't just about baseball and broken promises.
Before the Tampa Bay Rays, there was the Gas Plant neighborhood, where hundreds of Black residents once worked, played, and lived until the city decided to pursue an MLB team and build a stadium. Their story, while complex, isn't just about baseball and broken promises.
St. Pete and baseball: A relationship that spans over a century
St. Pete's relationship with baseball starts in 1914, near Coffee Pot Bayou. Within a century, seven major league teams held spring training in the city and a total of 193 Hall of Famers played ball in the city.
St. Pete's relationship with baseball starts in 1914, near Coffee Pot Bayou. Within a century, seven major league teams held spring training in the city and a total of 193 Hall of Famers played ball in the city.
From Gas Plant resident to St. Pete mayor, Ken Welch's life comes full circle
In the 1980s, St. Pete began its pursuit of baseball and had to find a place to build a stadium. They ultimately decided to build it in the Gas Plant District, dislocating hundreds of Black residents in the segregated, but thriving community. One of those residents was St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch.
In the 1980s, St. Pete began its pursuit of baseball and had to find a place to build a stadium. They ultimately decided to build it in the Gas Plant District, dislocating hundreds of Black residents in the segregated, but thriving community. One of those residents was St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch.
St. Pete police give free steering wheel locks for Kia, Hyundai owners after high number of car thefts
The St. Petersburg Police Department gave out free steering wheel locks to certain car owners as they continue to respond to a high number of Hyundai and Kia car thefts over the last few months. All were given away within a day.
The St. Petersburg Police Department gave out free steering wheel locks to certain car owners as they continue to respond to a high number of Hyundai and Kia car thefts over the last few months. All were given away within a day.
DUI charge, improper timekeeping results in suspensions for 2 St. Pete officers
One officer was accused of DUI after a crash in Hillsborough County. The other was found to have overcharged the department for nearly 100 hours of work time through falsifying timecards.
One officer was accused of DUI after a crash in Hillsborough County. The other was found to have overcharged the department for nearly 100 hours of work time through falsifying timecards.
St. Pete man shot, killed by officer after arming himself with mother's handgun, officials say
A mother and her granddaughter were hiding in a St. Pete home as the woman's son armed himself. The events that occurred after led to a deadly officer-involved shooting during the early-morning hours, officials said.
A mother and her granddaughter were hiding in a St. Pete home as the woman's son armed himself. The events that occurred after led to a deadly officer-involved shooting during the early-morning hours, officials said.
Missing 72-year-old St. Pete man safely located
A St. Petersburg man who was reported missing on Sunday has been safely located.
A St. Petersburg man who was reported missing on Sunday has been safely located.
St. Pete museum highlights quilts depicting stories of Black history in the American West
In the early days of America and into the expansion into the West, a family's story could be interpreted from the quilt on their bed back home and now a St. Petersburg museum is putting those stories of Black pioneers on display.
In the early days of America and into the expansion into the West, a family's story could be interpreted from the quilt on their bed back home and now a St. Petersburg museum is putting those stories of Black pioneers on display.
Accused video voyeur arrested after allegedly recording boy in St. Pete/Clearwater Airport bathroom stall
A Tampa man is facing video voyeurism charges after deputies say they found more than 150 photos on his phone that appeared to be taken of people in bathroom stalls while investigating a complaint from an 11-year-old boy.
A Tampa man is facing video voyeurism charges after deputies say they found more than 150 photos on his phone that appeared to be taken of people in bathroom stalls while investigating a complaint from an 11-year-old boy.
Mother, daughter accused of burning woman's body in South St. Pete alley
St. Petersburg police have arrested a second woman for allegedly helping her daughter burn the body of a 31-year-old Pinellas County woman.
St. Petersburg police have arrested a second woman for allegedly helping her daughter burn the body of a 31-year-old Pinellas County woman.
Gabby Gifford campaign tour stops in Tampa Bay area to promote gun safety laws
Retired US Representative Gabby Giffords campaign is in the Tampa Bay area Friday as she makes her way across the country to promote gun safety legislation.
Retired US Representative Gabby Giffords campaign is in the Tampa Bay area Friday as she makes her way across the country to promote gun safety legislation.
Tampa Bay runners will hit the streets to honor Memphis jogger found dead after abduction
Friday marks one week since Eliza Fletcher was abducted while on her early morning run in Memphis, Tennessee. The 34-year-old’s body was found three days later behind an abandoned house.
Friday marks one week since Eliza Fletcher was abducted while on her early morning run in Memphis, Tennessee. The 34-year-old’s body was found three days later behind an abandoned house.
St. Pete mayor eliminates deputy mayor position following City Hall resignations, bullying allegations
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch announced there will no longer be a deputy mayor in his administration after two city officials resigned last week.
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch announced there will no longer be a deputy mayor in his administration after two city officials resigned last week.
Police arrest woman accused of setting body on fire in St. Pete alley last month
Police have arrested a Pinellas Park woman accused of setting a dead body on fire in a St. Pete alley last month, causing severe damage to the remains.
Police have arrested a Pinellas Park woman accused of setting a dead body on fire in a St. Pete alley last month, causing severe damage to the remains.
Crash blocks traffic in northbound lanes of Howard Frankland Bridge
The view from SkyFOX shows some major backups for Pinellas County drivers trying to get to Tampa on the Howard Frankland Bridge/Interstate 275.
The view from SkyFOX shows some major backups for Pinellas County drivers trying to get to Tampa on the Howard Frankland Bridge/Interstate 275.