Fixture in Bay Area SUP community dies after trying to paddle Tampa Bay Saturday
The tight-knit community of paddleboarders is devastated over the death of one of its own. The body of 60-year-old Dan Lukens was found floating near the Pinellas County side of the Gandy Bridge Saturday after deputies say he tried to paddle across Tampa Bay.
Former mayors bring depth of knowledge, connections to development consultant company
Bob Buckhorn Rick Kriseman served as mayors in neighboring cities during times of huge changes in Tampa and St. Petersburg. Now, they bring their collective knowledge of handling citywide development projects to a major advising firm in the area.
St. Pete police safely locate 8-year-old boy
Police in St. Petersburg have safely located an 8-year-old boy reported as missing on Sunday. No additional details were provided.
Troopers searching for driver who hit, killed St. Pete man on electric scooter and fled
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after a 23-year-old St. Petersburg man was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Sunday morning.
Possible human remains found south of Howard Frankland Bridge
St. Pete police are investigating after possible human bones were discovered under heavy vegetation Friday night.
St. Pete woman born with heart condition faces amputation after COVID-19 infection
Claire Bridges is 20, overall healthy, and vaccinated, but still got COVID-19. Although many recover, a congenital heart condition caused major complications and now, Claire may have to have both legs amputated.
Inspirational women take shape on canvass of Bay Area artist
Eileen Marquez started painting when she was 10 years old. Her father came home one night with an oil painting set for her and from that moment on, she was hooked.
St. Pete PD chief: Officer fired for using stun gun on man who was 'not physically resisting' during arrest
St. Petersburg police announced they fired one of their officers, saying he improperly used a stun gun multiple times on a man wanted for failing to appear in court. They said the suspect was 'not physically resisting in a way that warranted being tasered.'
Vespa, guns, luxury car keys among stolen goods found during St. Pete shooting investigation
St. Petersburg police officers stumbled upon a stash of stolen car keys, key fobs, wallets, credit cards, and guns while investigating a shooting.
'You're a community member. What do you want to see an officer do?': Workshops give officers new perspective
In the first days of St. Petersburg Police Department's workshops on community policing, officers were asked to “'Take off the badge, put that aside. You're a community member. What do you want to see an officer?'”
Take a jab at New Year's fitness goals with free boxing class in St. Pete, Largo
Mayweather Boxing and Fitness St. Pete is offering everyone a complimentary class to check out their workout style which includes a combination of cardio, strength, interval training and boxing.
Experience Pablo Picasso at The Dalí through May
The works of Pablo Picasso are coming to the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg for an extended stay.
St. Pete police: Missing 9-year-old boy found safe
Police in St. Petersburg say they have found a missing 9-year-old boy who disappeared after leaving his elementary school on Monday.
Family searching for hit-and-run driver who nearly killed St. Pete man
Ten days after a St. Petersburg man was nearly killed in a hit-and-run crash, his brother is speaking out, trying to get anyone with information to come forward.
Rowe v. Wade anniversary attracts protesters on both sides of abortion debate to downtown St. Petersburg
On Saturday, pro-choice supporters and anti-abortion advocates held separate rallies in downtown St. Petersburg on the 49th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade.
Vacant St. Pete Beach movie theater gets second act
Though it's an icon on Corey Avenue, Beach Theatre’s doors have been closed for nearly a decade, but renovations are underway at the beloved landmark thanks to a new owner and a non-profit.
St. Pete police search for SUV involved in hit-and-run that injured pedestrian
St. Petersburg police released surveillance video in hopes of tracking down the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run.
St. Pete leaders to discuss combatting rising rent with affordable housing options
St. Pete City Council members will be meeting to discuss some ideas that would give residents more affordable housing options. Residents say those options couldn’t come soon enough.
St. Pete museum created by couple captivated by American western culture displays traditional, modern art
Tom and Mary James have been collecting art in the American West for more than 50 years and turned their passion into the James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art.
New Port Richey teen with diabetes survives monthslong battle with COVID-19
When Julia Riccardi developed a low-grade fever last August, she thought she was getting a cold, but a short time later the 19-year-old ended up on a ventilator battling COVID-19.