Venice police identify St. Petersburg family killed in plane crash

The search for a missing pilot has expanded after a small plane crashed into the Gulf of Mexico near Venice, and police have now identified the family who was on board.

Bay Area soccer fans set sights on 2026 after USA’s loss to the Netherlands

It may have not been the outcome they wanted, but the crowds were loud and proud early Saturday morning as they poured into watch parties to see the U.S. Men's National Team battle the Netherlands for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

St. Pete receives proposals from four groups for Tropicana Field site redevelopment – including Tampa Bay Rays

The St. Petersburg mayor and city leaders are again reviewing proposals to redevelop the 86-acre Tropicana Field site. Mayor Ken Welch scrapped plans from two previously chosen developers over the summer. Now, he has four groups on the table, including previous finalist Sugar Hill Community Partners and global real estate company Hines with the Tampa Bay Rays.

St. Pete man arrested after shooting left victim in critical condition

An overnight shooting in St. Petersburg sent one person to the hospital in critical condition. Pinellas County deputies said they arrested the suspect.

Former Pittsburgh, Navy coaching legend takes over Admiral Farragut boys basketball team

Former Navy and Pittsburgh Head Coach Paul Evans decided to come out of retirement and walk back onto a basketball court. He led the Navy and Pittsburgh programs to a combined seven NCAA tournament appearances and four conference championships.

More than 63,000 rode SunRunner in its first month of operation

More than 63,000 people rode the SunRunner rapid bus service in its first month of operation from downtown St. Petersburg and the beach, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) said. 

How to pick the perfect Christmas tree and keep it alive

With Christmas now under four weeks away, the rush is on to decorate and shop for a tree for your home. 

Auguste Rodin exhibit first of its kind in Tampa Bay area

In a first for the Tampa Bay Area, the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg is showing a new exhibit featuring the works of Auguste Rodin.

Police stop St. Pete woman from driving Range Rover into path of runners in Thanksgiving day race

St. Petersburg police said the woman went around officers and tried to get away twice before she was stopped, possibly preventing her from "causing mass casualty to race participants."

Real Housewives of Atlanta's Marlo Hampton hosts Thanksgiving food giveaway in hometown St. Pete

"Real Housewives of Atlanta" cast member Marlo Hampton hosted a Feeding the Community event in her hometown of St. Petersburg ahead of Thanksgiving. This comes as many families continue to struggle to make ends meet.

St. Petersburg man arrested after fleeing from deadly pedestrian crash in downtown area

St. Pete police said a man fled after crashing into a pedestrian on Central Avenue – but later returned after a witness followed him. Now, he is behind bars, they said.

Preview the Dalí Museum's new exhibit "The Shape of Dreams"

A new interactive exhibit at the Dalí Museum in St. Pete is highlighting the mysterious world of dreams.

St. Petersburg hosts massive FIFA World Cup watch party series for USA men’s soccer team

The United States men’s soccer team made its first World Cup appearance since 2014 in Qatar on Monday, facing off against Wales. In St. Petersburg, hundreds of fans gathered at Williams Park to support the team.

‘Don’t kill us, please’: Crash victims advocate for pedestrians, cyclists on World Day of Remembrance

For the first time in Pinellas County, traffic crash victims and advocates walked along roads in Treasure Island and St. Petersburg for World Day of Remembrance, urging drivers to watch for those along the roadways.

FHP: 2 motorcyclists killed in crash on Gandy Boulevard

A Gibsonton man and an Arizona woman lost their lives Saturday evening in a crash on Gandy Blvd, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.