Lealman Innovation Academy students celebrate first-ever prom
Wearing elegant tuxedos and gowns, students at Lealman Innovation Academy danced the night away at the school's first-ever prom. Students were challenged to get graduation and attendance rates up, and their reward to exceeding their goal was a night they'll never forget.
Phillips' infield hit lifts Rays to 2-1 win over Mariners
Manager Scott Servais summarized the Seattle Mariners' 2-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in just a few words.
School resource officer boosts students self esteem with free on-campus clothing boutique
A St. Petersburg school resource officer not only protects students, but also boosts their self-esteem with a special store inside Gibbs High School.
Detectives look into cold cases for possible link to man arrested in two St. Pete killings
St. Petersburg detectives are combing through cold cases and unsolved shootings to see if there could be a link to the man arrested in two random killings.
Free books delivered to Florida students thanks to massive influx of donations
Research shows 88% of high schoolers who don't graduate were struggling to read in third grade. A free book delivery program in Florida aims to turn the tide on literacy.
Pinellas County prosecutors work to extradite man charged in two St. Pete killings
Pinellas County prosecutors charged a man accused in two St. Petersburg killings with two counts of first-degree murder, and now they want him moved to their jail.
St. Pete mayor weighs two finalists for redeveloping Tropicana Field's land
Mayor Ken Welch’s office and city council had 15 new questions for the two finalists the most pressing topic: The drastic spike in rent.
Person of interest in random St. Pete killings arrested on first-degree murder charges, police say
The person of interest named in two separate St. Petersburg killings was arrested on two counts of first-degree murder, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Air taxis could fly commuters across Tampa Bay by 2025
Aircraft that take off and land like a drone could be part of the future of transportation around Tampa Bay.
New waterfront swing tributes St. Petersburg's famous 'Green Benches'
The $20,000 prototype was paid for by the Majeed Foundation and provides a spectacular waterfront seat in a city that made sitting famous.
St. Pete mayor prepares to make design pick for redeveloping Tropicana Field land
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch said he will make his pick for the developer to reshape the Tropicana Field land by June 30 – but first he has some deeper questions for the two finalists. He made the announcement while reflecting on his first 100 days in office on Monday.
From player to coach: Man brings tennis passion to kids in St. Pete community
Coach Rob Perry is teaching kids how to hit a tennis ball in his South St. Pete community through his free program "Sowing Seeds Tennis." He said coaching tennis is more than trying to find the next great tennis star.
$14 million gifted to USF for financial technology initiative
A $14 million gift to the University of South Florida may bring new companies and jobs in financial technology – aka fintech – to the Bay Area. Leaders at the school say the gift is "transformational."
Motorcyclist dies after speeding, falling from I-275 overpass, troopers say
Florida troopers say a Pinellas Park man on a motorcycle died after falling from a highway ramp in St. Pete.
St. Pete city leaders consider revamping waterfront area with a focus on the arts
The section of St. Pete’s waterfront where the Dali Museum and the Mahaffey Theater are located could someday be known as St. Pete’s "Center of the Arts."
Man shot in car, suspect arrested, police say
An 84-year-old man was shot early Saturday morning while sitting in his car at a convenience store, say detectives with the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Pinellas County painter taught by 'Florida Highwaymen' artist helps honor legacy
The group got their start in Ft. Pierce during segregation. They were not allowed to display their work in galleries, so they sold their paintings from the trunks of their cars.
Person of interest in custody following deadly South St. Pete shootings
St. Petersburg police say a person of interest is in custody following two separate murders where the gunman seemed to have randomly approached the victims.
Man police link to seemingly random St. Pete killings now charged in similar Tampa shooting incident
The person of interest in two deadly, and apparently random, shootings in St. Petersburg this week now also faces charges related to similar incident in neighboring Hillsborough County. Before the arrest was announced Thursday, police seemed concerned they could be facing a serial killing situation.
St. Pete approves plan for new affordable, workforce housing complex as rents continue to rise
St. Petersburg city council approved a plan Thursday for a new affordable and workforce housing complex to help address the city’s housing crisis and rising rents.