St. Petersburg parking fines nearly double following city council vote

St. Petersburg City Council members voted to increase parking penalties across the board after finding drivers intentionally risked fines rather than paying standard rates.

Woman dies days after being shot, run over by boyfriend outside Safety Harbor bar: PCSO

A 30-year-old woman has died following an argument that turned violent outside a Safety Harbor bar, leading authorities to upgrade charges against the suspect to first-degree murder, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. 

St. Pete police shoot, kill pet dog that attacked dying owner in road: SPPD

St. Petersburg police are investigating the death of a 52-year-old man who was found fatally injured in the road Wednesday night alongside an aggressive dog on Quincy Street South. 

Naked man seen near St. Petersburg school claimed he was part of art exhibit: SPPD

A 43-year-old man was arrested Tuesday morning after  St. Petersburg officers said they found him walking nude through Campbell Park next to an elementary school. 

Safety Harbor man accused of shooting girlfriend, running her over with vehicle: PCSO

A 40-year-old Safety Harbor man is accused of shooting his girlfriend and running her over with his vehicle after an argument outside a bar Tuesday night, leaving the woman with life-threatening injuries, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Rays even ALCS with 3-1 win over Guardians in Game 2

The Rays are three wins away from the World Series after evening the American League Championship Series with a 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians.

St. Petersburg mayoral debate: 5 key takeaways on taxes, bonds, and Pride murals

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch and former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist challenged each other's leadership and outlined competing plans for the city's future during a televised debate Tuesday night.

Pinellas School Board votes to close 5 schools, restructure others

The future of several Pinellas County schools was decided Tuesday evening as the school board voted to close campuses and restructure others amid declining enrollment.

Driver arrested in deadly St. Petersburg scooter hit-and-run: Police

A 19-year-old driver was arrested on a warrant for leaving the scene of a deadly crash after a man riding an electric scooter was hit and killed in St. Petersburg in August, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.

Rays fans bring playoff energy to downtown St. Pete for ALCS Game 1

"Troptober" is bringing playoff excitement back to downtown St. Petersburg, where Rays fans are showing their team spirit inside bars and through local art. As Tampa Bay faced the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series, fans gathered at Ferg’s Sports Bar to cheer on their team.

9 teens hospitalized in 3 golf cart crashes across Bay Area

Nine teenagers were hospitalized in three separate golf cart collisions across the Bay Area during a dangerous Columbus Day weekend.

Rays open ALCS against Guardians at Tropicana Field in Game 1

The Rays will begin their best of seven American League Championship Series against a Guardians riding in on little rest.  

Clearwater to weigh $180M sports complex proposal for Landings Golf Course

Clearwater City Council is preparing to decide the next step for the future of the Landings Golf Course, where two proposals offer very different visions for the 77-acre property.

Election 2026: Where Charlie Crist stands on property taxes, bonds, Flock cameras, affordability

Former Governor and Congressman Charlie Crist said residents are being squeezed by rising costs as he challenges incumbent Mayor Ken Welch in the city’s nonpartisan mayoral election.