St. Pete leaders approve funds to begin process of fixing Tropicana Field roof after Hurricane Milton damage

The future of the Tampa Bay Rays took another step forward. St. Petersburg city leaders unanimously voted Thursday to approve funds to begin the process of fixing the Tropicana Field roof after it was damaged during Hurricane Milton. 

Waiting on a permit in St. Pete? Here's what you need to know

As the Tampa Bay area rebuilds, permitting can be a painful part of the process for everyone – from residents desperately waiting to move back into their homes and city officials bogged down with thousands of forms.

Retired athletes to play celebrity golf tournament in Palm Harbor

Jerome Bettis may be a Hall of Fame running back, but his golf game was with him even before earning his famous nickname "The Bus," thanks to a childhood barber who introduced him to the game. 

St. Pete leaders discuss violence in Jordan Park area hours after double shooting

A couple of hours before a double shooting in St. Pete, and less than a half a mile away on Wednesday, city leaders and community partners met to talk about that exact topic: Violence in Jordan Park.

St. Pete shooting sends 2 to the hospital: Police

The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured two people on Wednesday morning. 

St. Petersburg approves additional hurricane relief

St. Petersburg leaders recently approved hundreds of thousands of dollars in hurricane relief. 

Trader Joe’s opens Palm Harbor store this week

Trader Joe’s fans will soon have a new location in the Bay Area to stock up on cookie butter and Two-Buck Chuck. 

Pinellas Suncoast fire chief faces allegations of misconduct

A third-party investigation was launched after two formal complaints were filed against the Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue District Chief. 

Rays stadium deal: MLB commissioner gets involved in stadium talks, meets with Pinellas County officials

The commissioner of Major League Baseball is getting involved in the Rays' stadium talks and leaning on public officials. He had a meeting Monday afternoon with the Pinellas County Commission Chair, Kathleen Peters, and the County Administrator, Barry Burton. 

St. Pete Beach residents impacted by Hurricane Milton still waiting for permits: 'Extremely frustrating'

It's now been two months since Hurricane Milton caused extensive damage throughout the Tampa Bay area. Many are in the process of rebuilding, but others in St. Pete Beach say they’ve hit a standstill because they say the city still hasn’t the permits needed to make the proper repairs.

St. Pete organization planning free grocery market in designated 'food desert'

This holiday season, many families are facing hunger and food insecurity. One St. Petersburg organization has plans to help feed more neighbors in the new year and create a new free neighborhood market in a designated food desert. 

2 firefighters hit by SUV at Safety Harbor fire station

Two Safety Harbor firefighters are recovering from injuries after being hit by an SUV at a fire station, officials confirmed on Friday.

Holiday art show highlights wide-ranging talent of Bay Area artists

For 38 years, Wondrous, Dunedin Fine Art Center’s annual holiday show and sale, has been featuring fine arts and crafts by local artists.