Body of missing boater located in Boca Ciega Bay, deputies say
Deputies have located the body of a boater who was reported missing Saturday night.
Deputies have located the body of a boater who was reported missing Saturday night.
Missing St. Pete woman found following Silver Alert
A 70-year-old woman who was reported missing on Saturday has been safely located in Tampa. No additional details were provided.
A 70-year-old woman who was reported missing on Saturday has been safely located in Tampa. No additional details were provided.
St. Pete Circle K cashier caught on camera stealing nearly $1,000 in lottery tickets, police say
A St. Petersburg man probably won't be named employee of the month after police say he stole nearly $1,000 worth of lottery tickets while working as a cashier at a Circle K.
A St. Petersburg man probably won't be named employee of the month after police say he stole nearly $1,000 worth of lottery tickets while working as a cashier at a Circle K.
Bay Area law enforcement report four accidental shootings involving children within two months
Over the past two months, four accidental shootings involving teens or kids have taken place in the Bay Area. Three of those led to the deaths of a 15-year-old, 16-year-old, and 9-year-old.
Over the past two months, four accidental shootings involving teens or kids have taken place in the Bay Area. Three of those led to the deaths of a 15-year-old, 16-year-old, and 9-year-old.
St. Pete author combines passion for art, sea animals in children's book series
Okalani the octopus is a colorful learning series of books with original artwork which was created by Shelly Augsbury. The idea for the book series came to Augsbury one day during the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic while out painting her fence.
Okalani the octopus is a colorful learning series of books with original artwork which was created by Shelly Augsbury. The idea for the book series came to Augsbury one day during the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic while out painting her fence.
Burned body found in St. Pete alley, police say
When firefighters responded to a fire in a St. Pete alley early Thursday morning, they extinguished the flames — only to discover a burned body.
When firefighters responded to a fire in a St. Pete alley early Thursday morning, they extinguished the flames — only to discover a burned body.
USF biologist discovers new marine life species while studying 2010 oil spill impacts in the Gulf of Mexico
A University of South Florida St. Petersburg biologist is back on land after discovering new species of marine life while out in the Gulf of Mexico. She was studying the impacts of the 2010 oil spill and the fish affected by the environmental disaster.
A University of South Florida St. Petersburg biologist is back on land after discovering new species of marine life while out in the Gulf of Mexico. She was studying the impacts of the 2010 oil spill and the fish affected by the environmental disaster.
Southbound lanes of Howard Frankland Bridge reopen after overhead signs installation
All southbound lanes of Howard Frankland Bridge have reopened after state officials closed them for crews to safely install overhead signs.
All southbound lanes of Howard Frankland Bridge have reopened after state officials closed them for crews to safely install overhead signs.
Pinellas woman arrested for calling 911 12,000 times this year, police say
A Pinellas County woman is in trouble for her repeated phone calls to police. Investigators at the St. Petersburg Police Department said she has called at least 12,000 times so far, just this year.
A Pinellas County woman is in trouble for her repeated phone calls to police. Investigators at the St. Petersburg Police Department said she has called at least 12,000 times so far, just this year.
Teen dies after accidental shooting in St. Pete over the weekend
A 15-year-old, who was handling a gun, died after he was accidentally shot over the weekend in St. Petersburg, police said.
A 15-year-old, who was handling a gun, died after he was accidentally shot over the weekend in St. Petersburg, police said.
What could be next for the Albert Whitted Airport in St. Pete?
Should St. Pete’s city-owned Albert Whitted Airport be used as something else? It’s a question Mayor Ken Welch’s administration wants to answer.
Should St. Pete’s city-owned Albert Whitted Airport be used as something else? It’s a question Mayor Ken Welch’s administration wants to answer.
Toddler with 'hundreds' of injuries dies after being thrown against a wall, St. Pete police say
A 3-year-old had burns, cuts, fractures and "hundreds of small scars covering her body" when she was brought to the hospital after allegedly being thrown against a wall, according to St. Pete police. The child died from her injuries and two adults have been charged with murder.
A 3-year-old had burns, cuts, fractures and "hundreds of small scars covering her body" when she was brought to the hospital after allegedly being thrown against a wall, according to St. Pete police. The child died from her injuries and two adults have been charged with murder.
Bay Area volunteers grow garden to feed those in need
With the rising cost of pretty much everything these days it can be financially hard on a lot of families and with that comes food insecurities, but a Bay Area man is trying to make a difference through community and gardening.
With the rising cost of pretty much everything these days it can be financially hard on a lot of families and with that comes food insecurities, but a Bay Area man is trying to make a difference through community and gardening.
St. Pete City Council votes down putting rent control ordinance on ballot
For the second time this year, St. Petersburg city councilors have voted down putting a rent control ordinance on the ballot.
For the second time this year, St. Petersburg city councilors have voted down putting a rent control ordinance on the ballot.
'Please slow down': St. Pete police see increase in school zone speeding violations
School started in Pinellas County this week, which means more traffic. St. Petersburg police are warning drivers that they need to slow down after noticing a high number of citations issued in school zones.
School started in Pinellas County this week, which means more traffic. St. Petersburg police are warning drivers that they need to slow down after noticing a high number of citations issued in school zones.
Police: 6 shot by gel pellets in St. Pete may have been victims of viral TikTok challenge
Police in St. Petersburg are investigating after several people were shot by gel pellets over the weekend.
Police in St. Petersburg are investigating after several people were shot by gel pellets over the weekend.
St. Pete 'sleep-in' demonstrators bring sleeping bags, tents to City Hall to protest rising rent
A group of St. Pete protesters is pushing for City Council to place a rent control measure on the November ballot. Overnight, they organized a "sleep-in" protest, but law enforcement said they must remove their tents by 7 a.m.
A group of St. Pete protesters is pushing for City Council to place a rent control measure on the November ballot. Overnight, they organized a "sleep-in" protest, but law enforcement said they must remove their tents by 7 a.m.
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch shares vision for Tropicana Field site redevelopment
The process of choosing a developer to transform Tropicana Field and the surrounding area continues after St. Petersburg's new mayor hit the reset button earlier this summer.
The process of choosing a developer to transform Tropicana Field and the surrounding area continues after St. Petersburg's new mayor hit the reset button earlier this summer.
‘I was extremely lucky’: 100-year-old WWII veteran shares secret to long life
A WWII veteran who just celebrated his 100th birthday says moderation and luck is the key to living a long life.
A WWII veteran who just celebrated his 100th birthday says moderation and luck is the key to living a long life.
St. Pete high school unveils new exercise lab for students interested in fitness, medical fields
Lakewood High School students are getting a head start on careers in the fitness and medical field thanks to the school's Athletic Lifestyle Management Academy (ALMA). Tuesday, the school unveiled the program's new exercise lab made possible by their partnerships with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and Valor Fitness.
Lakewood High School students are getting a head start on careers in the fitness and medical field thanks to the school's Athletic Lifestyle Management Academy (ALMA). Tuesday, the school unveiled the program's new exercise lab made possible by their partnerships with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and Valor Fitness.