Falling trees barely miss preschoolers, boy in St. Petersburg home during EF-1 tornado

Residents along 9th Avenue N in St. Petersburg spent Friday cleaning up after an EF-1 tornado touched down the day before. They also spent the day counting their blessings.

Damage reported across Tampa Bay area after storms move across Florida

As a line of severe storms swept through central Florida on Thursday, a Hernando County gas station had part of its roof ripped off. Some St. Petersburg residents dealt with huge trees toppling over in their yards.

Florida State offensive lineman, St. Pete native dominates on the field while serving others off it

As he prepares for the NFL draft, Florida State offensive lineman and St. Petersburg native Dillan Gibbons is hoping his dream of making it to the NFL will help others dreams come true as well. 

Transportation officials making progress on new Howard Frankland Bridge

The Florida Department of Transportation is closing out 2022 with a lot checked off its to-do list for the Howard Frankland Bridge replacement project in the Tampa Bay area.

Body found in St. Pete retention pond off I-275 and Gandy Blvd.

Police in St. Petersburg are investigating after a body was discovered in a retention pond near Interstate 275 and Gandy Blvd. on Monday.

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."