Residents worry developers will take advantage of new zoning rules in St. Pete

Property owners in some parts of St. Petersburg can now convert their homes into, or build up to, four residences on lots that used to be designated only for single family residences.

Rezoning for multi-unit housing gets go-ahead from St. Petersburg City Council

In a 7-1 vote Thursday night, St. Petersburg City Council approved a change to zoning rules that will permit multi-unit housing on single lots, in some areas. 

Pinellas County deputy justified for killing suspect who shot K9 handler 3 times, per state attorney

Days after a Pinellas County deputy was released from a hospital – after he was wounded in an “ambush” – State Attorney Bruce Bartlett concluded that the sergeant who fatally shot the suspect was justified in his actions.

7 men arrested after paying undercover officer for sex with children, Pinellas deputies say

Seven men were arrested in Pinellas County Sunday for allegedly paying an undercover adult officer for sexual contact with two female children, according to the sheriff's office.

Family pleads for answers after woman found stabbed to death in St. Pete alley

St. Petersburg police say a reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest after a woman was found stabbed to death in an alley on Friday, March 17. 

Clearwater mayor suddenly resigns during city budget meeting

Clearwater Mayor Frank Hibbard abruptly stepped down from his job during a budget workshop Monday, noting his concern over where the "city is going."

Driver crashes into St. Petersburg home and flees, police say

Police in St. Petersburg are searching for a hit-and-run driver after a car crashed into a home early Monday morning. 

Victim in Friday St. Pete stabbing identified

On Friday afternoon, authorities were called to the alley south of the 200 block of 37th Street North, where a woman had been found lying in the alley.

Pinellas deputy shot 3 times during 'ambush' leaves hospital a few days later

With his daughter's hand around his own, Corporal Matthew Aitken walked out of the front doors of Bayfront Hospital in St. Pete, just a few days after he was shot three times while on duty.