St. Pete residents invited to give feedback on Gas Plant District redevelopment proposals

St. Pete city leaders are asking for the public's feedback on four proposals that would completely change the landscape at the Tropicana Field site. Residents have this month to offer their opinions before the mayor chooses one of the four potential developers.

Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater mayors discuss affordable housing, Rays stadium plans in 'State of the Bay'

The mayors of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater met at the University of South Florida’s St. Pete campus Tuesday to talk about 2023 plans and how they think things across the Tampa Bay area are going.

'The Mill' closing its staple restaurant in St. Pete due to damage from nearby construction, owners say

The owners of The Mill, which has been in downtown St. Petersburg for almost a decade, say they have made the "heartbreaking" decision to close after suffering damage from nearby construction.

Thief steals $25,000 worth of equipment from St. Pete landscaping business

A thief stole about $25,000 worth of equipment and heavy machinery from a St. Petersburg tree and landscaping business, and the owner hopes the community will help him find who’s responsible.

Pediatric mental health ER visits increase rapidly in the US, new study finds

Pediatric mental health emergency room visits are increasing rapidly in the United States, according to a study released by the Journal of the American Medical Association this week.

'Angels Against Abuse' provide Christmas for abused, fostered children

The gymnasium at Pasadena Community Church in St. Petersburg is bursting at the seams with presents, and Sandy Kearney is bursting with pride. She's made it her mission to provide Christmas for foster children and children removed from homes due to abuse, and it's finally time to deliver everything.

10-ton fishing vessel used to smuggle Danish-Jews to Sweden in 1940s makes its way to Florida Holocaust Museum

The Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg is preparing for a new, full-time exhibit, featuring a very large piece of history – a 10-ton Danish fishing vessel that will eventually be on display. 

St. Pete's CALL program selected for the NFL's $200,000 social justice grant

The Community Assistance and Life Liaison (CALL) program is receiving national recognition. It was selected to receive $200,000 as part of the NFL's Inspire Change social justice initiative. 

'It's a staple': St. Pete restaurant closes after 70 years in business

Munch’s Restaurant and Sundries is closing on December 30. The restaurant’s owner Larry Munch said his parents started the restaurant in 1952. He bought the restaurant in the 1990s and is now retiring.

Wraparound porches of St. Pete's Old Northeast inspire atmosphere of new restaurant

Perry Snell came to Tampa Bay at the turn of the 20th Century and helped build the area of Snell Isle. His signature wraparound porches on Old Northeast homes have inspired a new restaurant opening next year at the St. Petersburg Museum of History.

Police searching for driver who fled after hitting child on bike in St. Pete

Police in St. Pete are searching for a driver who hit a 10-year-old boy on a bicycle, then fled the scene. According to investigators, the driver even stopped momentarily before speeding away.