Company with ‘game-changing’ hurricane hunting technology coming to St. Pete’s Innovation District
St. Pete’s Innovation District, which brings tech jobs to the Bay Area, is continuing to explode.
St. Pete’s Innovation District, which brings tech jobs to the Bay Area, is continuing to explode.
St. Pete police investigating crash that killed 2 teens
Two teenagers lost their lives and a third suffered minor injuries after crashing into a power pole in St. Petersburg early Saturday morning.
Two teenagers lost their lives and a third suffered minor injuries after crashing into a power pole in St. Petersburg early Saturday morning.
New St. Pete mural brings awareness to gun violence in America
A new mural of a peace sign has popped up in St. Petersburg, and it has a very clear message – “Stop gun violence.”
A new mural of a peace sign has popped up in St. Petersburg, and it has a very clear message – “Stop gun violence.”
Uhuru leaders in St. Pete condemn FBI raid related to Russian agent's indictment
Leaders of the Uhuru movement in St. Petersburg are condemning last week's FBI raid on their properties. They were connected to an ongoing federal investigation related to alleged political collusion with Russia.
Leaders of the Uhuru movement in St. Petersburg are condemning last week's FBI raid on their properties. They were connected to an ongoing federal investigation related to alleged political collusion with Russia.
SPFR: 1 adult, 2 children injured in St. Pete house fire
One adult and two children were hospitalized Thursday evening following a house fire in St. Petersburg.
One adult and two children were hospitalized Thursday evening following a house fire in St. Petersburg.
From bananas to boat parades, U.S. Coast Guard in St. Pete covers 400 nautical miles to keep Bay Area safe
Crews from the U.S. Coast Guard in Tampa Bay rush in by boat or aircraft to save people from dire situations. But there is much about the Coast Guard’s work that goes unnoticed.
Crews from the U.S. Coast Guard in Tampa Bay rush in by boat or aircraft to save people from dire situations. But there is much about the Coast Guard’s work that goes unnoticed.
St. Pete residents sleep outside City Hall to demand rent control on November ballot
St. Petersburg residents want to see rent control on the November ballot, and they let the city council know just how important this issue is to the community by staging a sleep-in outside of City Hall.
St. Petersburg residents want to see rent control on the November ballot, and they let the city council know just how important this issue is to the community by staging a sleep-in outside of City Hall.
St. Petersburg leaders to discuss smoking ban at city parks, beaches
St. Pete leaders will meet to discuss smoking restrictions for parks and beaches within the city's limits.
St. Pete leaders will meet to discuss smoking restrictions for parks and beaches within the city's limits.
St. Pete police identify body found at downtown marina
About one week after a body was recovered in St. Petersburg, police said they identified the individual.
About one week after a body was recovered in St. Petersburg, police said they identified the individual.
High-tech hurricane tracking system uses drones above and below water
The director of NOAA, John Cortinas said his organization is partnering with the company Saildrone to launch a mission that will let them see parts of hurricanes not normally visible to humans.
The director of NOAA, John Cortinas said his organization is partnering with the company Saildrone to launch a mission that will let them see parts of hurricanes not normally visible to humans.
Report shows rent prices leveling-off around Tampa Bay, but residents still struggle
There may be a glimmer of hope for Tampa-area renters who have been battered by some of the nation’s sharpest rent increases.
There may be a glimmer of hope for Tampa-area renters who have been battered by some of the nation’s sharpest rent increases.
St. Pete pickleball league sees rise in popularity
Over the last few years, pickleball has been rising in popularity, and its considered one of the fastest growing sports in the US.
Over the last few years, pickleball has been rising in popularity, and its considered one of the fastest growing sports in the US.
St. Pete reviewing Tropicana Field redevelopment feedback from community meetings
After a thousand people in St. Pete offered feedback on the future of the Tropicana Field site, the city is now reviewing the community's input.
After a thousand people in St. Pete offered feedback on the future of the Tropicana Field site, the city is now reviewing the community's input.
From Russia to Florida: FBI halts Russian agent's 7-year influence campaign
A Russian foreign agent was involved in spreading false information and influencing city politics in St. Petersburg, Florida, according to the FBI. Officials did not specify which local political group was involved, but Uhuru leaders later confirmed it was their group referenced in the indictment.
A Russian foreign agent was involved in spreading false information and influencing city politics in St. Petersburg, Florida, according to the FBI. Officials did not specify which local political group was involved, but Uhuru leaders later confirmed it was their group referenced in the indictment.
Bird surrendered to St. Pete pet shop finds fame in viral TikTok videos with new owners
A two-year-old African grey parrot from St. Petersburg has become quite the social media star on TikTok with over 756,000 followers and is gaining the attention of academics for his accuracy when it comes to identifying colors and objects.
A two-year-old African grey parrot from St. Petersburg has become quite the social media star on TikTok with over 756,000 followers and is gaining the attention of academics for his accuracy when it comes to identifying colors and objects.
Body found at St. Petersburg marina
St. Pete police are investigating after a body was discovered at a downtown marina.
St. Pete police are investigating after a body was discovered at a downtown marina.
St. Petersburg leaders receive report on reoccurring odor in Childs Park neighborhood
The St. Pete City Council went over a 167-page report that addresses an odor in the Childs Park neighborhood that residents have been smelling for years.
The St. Pete City Council went over a 167-page report that addresses an odor in the Childs Park neighborhood that residents have been smelling for years.
Habitat for Humanity continues growth of St. Pete's affordable housing options
St. Petersburg’s mayor has chosen Habitat for Humanity as the developer for two properties in the city to bring relief to the city’s housing crisis.
St. Petersburg’s mayor has chosen Habitat for Humanity as the developer for two properties in the city to bring relief to the city’s housing crisis.
TikTok trend may be to blame for increasing car thefts in St. Pete, police say
St. Petersburg police are seeing a spike in car thefts and an alarming new social media trend might be to blame, detectives said Thursday.
St. Petersburg police are seeing a spike in car thefts and an alarming new social media trend might be to blame, detectives said Thursday.
St. Pete man accused of stealing over 100 bronze vases from graves at cemetery
A Pinellas County man is accused of stealing $150,000 worth of memorial vases off grave sites in a St. Petersburg cemetery. Detectives say he scrapped the heavy metal vases for cash, claiming he found them near the grounds.
A Pinellas County man is accused of stealing $150,000 worth of memorial vases off grave sites in a St. Petersburg cemetery. Detectives say he scrapped the heavy metal vases for cash, claiming he found them near the grounds.