St. Pete apartment residents can now stay after fire code violations forced them to vacate

A startling sign hangs on the doors of 30 units at The Morgan Apartments in South St. Pete. It’s a warning from the fire marshal that the units aren’t safe to live in.

Suspected car prowler arrested in St. Pete, linked to multiple burglaries, police say

A man accused of prowling in driveways early Sunday morning was arrested and linked to several theft and burglary cases, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.

Deadline extended for Historic Gas Plant District proposals

Developers and investors now have more time to create their proposals for the Historic Gas Plant District in St. Petersburg. Mayor Ken Welch wrote in a memo that he extended the deadline for the submissions. 

Holiday cheer arrives early in downtown St. Pete at pop-up bar

The holidays have arrived early at The Xmas Bar in downtown St. Petersburg. The popular spot, a seasonal transformation of "Glamper," opened its doors last Friday after a 72-hour decorating marathon by Forward Hospitality Partner, Mark Acchione and his team.

St. Pete Beach's Postcard Inn on the Beach reimagined, renamed after hurricane damage

The iconic Postcard Inn on the Beach, located on St. Pete Beach, will be reimagined and renamed. It has been closed since it was destroyed by Hurricane Helene last year.

Man seriously injured in St. Pete shooting

A man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after he was shot Sunday night near the 1200 block of 22nd Street South, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.

Rod Wave arrested in Atlanta on drug and weapons charges

Atlanta police arrested rapper Rod Wave, also known as Rodarius Green, on multiple drug and weapon charges Friday

Good Samaritans pull man from burning car in Clearwater

A car caught fire Friday afternoon on Gulf to Bay Boulevard in Clearwater, and a man was trapped inside until good Samaritans ran over and dragged him to safety.

Local food bank serving 32% more people since government shutdown

Several non-profits and food banks are stepping up to help people affected by the government shutdown. One of them, Good Neighbors, said it has seen a 32% increase in the number of people it’s helping just over the past few weeks.