Florida Holocaust Museum reopens Tuesday. Here's a look at what's new
More than a year after closing for $8 million in upgrades, the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg officially reopened on Tuesday. Holocaust survivors and their families cut the ribbon on Tuesday.
Half-naked Florida man hides in Pinellas Park teen’s bedroom closet after she met him online: Police
Pinellas Park police have arrested a man they say met a teenage girl online, crawled into her bedroom window and hid in her closet when officers searched the house.
Tractor-trailer bursts into flames from fuel leak after overturning: FHP
A tractor-trailer erupted in flames from a fuel leak on the exit ramp leading from northbound I-275 to SR-690 after the driver failed to negotiate a curve, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
New book brings to life 1949 Crystal Beach murder, manhunt
Author MF Gross discovered the story of the 1949 Crystal Beach murder while flipping through an old book. When he read eyewitness descriptions of what happened, he was captivated.
Man dies after being shot in car with child inside: SPPD
St. Pete police are investigating a homicide after they say someone shot a man who then crashed his car with an 18-month-old girl inside.
Heat detector equipped in PCSO vehicles saves K-9's life
Heatstroke is the most common cause of death for law enforcement K-9s, Sergeant Mike Kilian with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 Unit, said.
Texas man arrested for DUI after St. Pete man dies in Gandy Blvd. crash: FHP
A Texas man has been arrested for a DUI after his Chevy Silverado collided with an electric bicycle, killing a St. Pete man, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man accused of abusing a child for multiple years inside his home
A Pinellas Park man is behind bars after police say he had been sexually abusing a child at his home for several years.
Pinellas bus driver arrested for possessing child porn: PCSO
A bus driver for Pinellas County Schools has been arrested for possessing child pornography, according to the sheriff's office.
Clearwater resident can’t keep pet peacock, against city ordinance police say
The fate of a pet peacock is uncertain after Clearwater police say its owners are in violation of a city ordinance by having him.
Lightning postpones Gibbs football game as team seeks to honor players killed by strike 55 years ago
Sunday will mark 55 years since tragedy struck Gibbs High School in St. Petersburg. Two football players were hit by lightning during a practice huddle on the field and killed on Sept, 7, 1970. The school and the team gathered to honor their families during a special ceremony.
FDLE child porn investigation ends with arrest of Largo man
A Largo man has been charged with 15 counts of child porn possession after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement found digital images and video files showing sexual abuse of children.
Leaders vote to defund 'Creative Pinellas' arts agency ahead of final budget vote
Pinellas County commissioners are moving forward with a plan to defund Creative Pinellas despite an outpouring of support for the program.
Former police officer arrested for traveling to meet child for sex: PPPD
A 73-year-old man who spent 10 years as a Pinellas Park police officer faces serious charges after investigators say he tried to meet an 11-year-old girl for sex.
Monster Energy Powerboat Grand Prix roars back to St. Pete after hurricane hiatus
For the first time since 2023, powerboat racing is back in downtown St. Petersburg.
Tampa Bay area public schools see sharp enrollment decline
School hallways in the Tampa Bay area are emptier than expected this fall.
Longtime art outreach program trying to overcome funding cuts through 'Pay-to-Paint' fundraisers
On a Sunday afternoon at Allendale United Methodist Church, little kids are all smiles as they spread paint all over an old school bus. Every stroke of paint helps NOMADstudio's art outreach programs.
St. Pete leaders to vote on utility rate increase to pay for infrastructure projects
Leaders in St. Petersburg plan to take their final vote Thursday on whether to raise utility rates to help fund major infrastructure improvements.
'Black History Matters' mural returns briefly before state crews remove it for second time
Days after state crews removed the "Black History Matters" street mural outside the Woodson African American History Museum in St. Petersburg, the message was back Wednesday. In big, bold white letters, the message was unmistakable.
SPCA of Tampa Bay pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges after Waddles the pig found with burned skin
The SPCA of Tampa Bay has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges stemming from their treatment of a pig named "Waddles."