Don CeSar to reopen after being damaged in back-to-back hurricanes

The iconic pink hotel on St. Pete Beach will reopen soon, according to the Don CeSar’s website and social media pages. 

Local artist creates supersized art exhibit at Creative Pinellas

Artist Sam Modder's imagination came to life through her pen as she created a fantasy world that is on display right now at Creative Pinellas.

Man struck by car and killed while fixing flat tire on I-275 shoulder, FHP looking for suspect

The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for a driver who they say hit and killed a Lakeland man who was fixing a flat tire on the shoulder of I-275 just north of 4th St. N in St. Pete.

High water bills stun owners of vacant, gutted homes in St. Pete

Homeowners in St. Petersburg's Shore Acres community are dealing with homes gutted after recent hurricanes, which is why high water bills are leaving owners puzzled and frustrated.

High demand forces staffing issues at Hillsborough and Pinellas County cold shelters during cold front

With many families not able to make ends meet and turn the heat on or live without a permanent roof over their heads, Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties have opened up their cold weather shelters for its longest stretch on record.

Manatee rescued from cold waters in St. Pete recovering at ZooTampa

A manatee is recovering at ZooTampa after he was rescued from cold waters near the University of South Florida's St. Petersburg campus on Wednesday. 

St. Pete hosts affordable housing fair for those displaced by hurricanes

Hundreds of families are still in limbo, waiting to get back into their homes after the hurricanes, so the City of St. Petersburg hosted a rental housing fair Wednesday night to connect those in need with affordable housing options.

St. Pete organizations get financial boost from seized drug money

The St. Petersburg Police Department is turning drug money into something good for the community by supporting several organizations. This year, there’s a major focus on teens and youth.

Teen accused of killing woman in Tarpon Springs shooting: 'It is very sad'

A 15-year-old is sitting in jail and facing a first-degree murder charge in the shooting death of a 36-year-old mother in Tarpon Springs.

Discounted leases, flexible terms available Wednesday for Bay Area residents displaced by hurricanes

Nearly four months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton displaced thousands of residents across Florida's gulf coast, the City of St. Petersburg is teaming up with the Bay Area Apartment Association to help people find housing solutions.

St. Pete officials, lawmakers crafting bill to stop 'wakes' on flooded streets

Tampa Bay area lawmakers are working on a bill that would stop drivers from making waves in flooded streets, which was seen a lot during Hurricanes Helene and Milton.