Man accused of gunning down ex-girlfriend in front of her kids at St. Pete cemetery in 2021 captured in Mexico

Police say a TikTok post led to the arrest of St. Petersburg’s most wanted criminal who is accused of shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend while she held their baby on her lap and her four-year-old sat nearby in 2021.

Hurricane recovery, resiliency part of 2025 legislative priorities for St. Pete

St. Petersburg city leaders will urge state lawmakers to pass bills they think can help the city recover from two devastating hurricanes, but can also help prepare for future storms.

Tampa Bay Rays continue blaming county for ‘falling short’ as the new stadium saga continues

The Tampa Bay Rays sent a letter to Pinellas County commissioners on Saturday in response to Pinellas County Commission Chair Kathleen Peters's letter to the team last week, giving them a December 1 deadline to decide whether they still want to move forward with plans for a new ballpark.

‘World AIDS Day’ observed in St. Pete as millions remembered

A dozen hand bells tolled in St. Petersburg in observance of World AIDS Day. The ceremony was in remembrance of the millions of lives lost to AIDS. 

Hurricane Helene-damaged Madeira Beach school partially reopens amid reservations from parents

After more than two months of displacement following Hurricane Helene, middle-grade students at Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 will return to campus on Monday. The return signals the first phase of reopening at the school. 

Anglers gather for an extended red snapper season

Bay Area recreational anglers are seeing a 17-day extended red snapper season after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

St. Pete tree patch is seeing different customers this year after storms

Bay Area Christmas tree patches are seeing a different demographic of customers this year following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. 

Man dies after falling off boat, getting caught in propellers: PCSO

A 66-year-old man died Wednesday after getting caught in a boat's propellers while submerged underwater, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said.

Man arrested for murdering coworker, Clearwater police say

More than a week after a man was found shot to death near an access road, Clearwater police have arrested his coworker on a murder charge.

One dead after water rescue call near Dunedin Causeway

One person died after an incident on the water near the Dunedin Causeway on Wednesday, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office confirmed.

96th annual St. Petersburg Santa Parade and Tree Lighting this Saturday

St. Petersburg has unveiled it's 2024 holiday event lineup which features festive parades, a tree lighting, movies in the park and more for the whole family.

Officials warn of QR code scams ahead of holidays

Many are expected to travel somewhere this week for the Thanksgiving holiday, and they may use a QR code to scan and find a menu or a website. But, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is warning this could open you up to crooks.