St. Pete receives proposals from four groups for Tropicana Field site redevelopment – including Tampa Bay Rays

The St. Petersburg mayor and city leaders are again reviewing proposals to redevelop the 86-acre Tropicana Field site. Mayor Ken Welch scrapped plans from two previously chosen developers over the summer. Now, he has four groups on the table, including previous finalist Sugar Hill Community Partners and global real estate company Hines with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Clearwater police search for suspect who set house on fire

Clearwater police said the suspect who set a house on fire Thursday lived here, and they are trying to track her down.

Clearwater elementary students, staff to donate items to Fort Myers elementary school damaged by Hurricane Ian

Lily Pettengil and her fifth-grade classmates in Leila Davis Elementary School's community service "Save Club" ran the show Wednesday morning, working together to separate and place donated items in boxes that will go down south.

Low red tide amounts detected near Fort De Soto Park, state officials say

The latest test results from Pinellas County’s Environmental Management team Thursday showed low levels of red tide at Gulf Pier and Bay Pier in Fort De Soto Park in Pinellas County.

St. Pete man arrested after shooting left victim in critical condition

An overnight shooting in St. Petersburg sent one person to the hospital in critical condition. Pinellas County deputies said they arrested the suspect.

How to decorate your Christmas tree like pro this holiday season

Decorating the Christmas tree is a favorite holiday tradition, and a chance to add personal style and a little extra magic to your home.

'Mobi-Mat' allows more accessibility for people with mobility challenges visiting St. Pete Beach

St. Pete Beach is more accessible to people with mobility challenges thanks to its newest addition "Mobi-Mat." The city installed a mobility mat at Upham Beach and are installing another at 22nd Avenue in Pass-a-Grille next week. 

Former Pittsburgh, Navy coaching legend takes over Admiral Farragut boys basketball team

Former Navy and Pittsburgh Head Coach Paul Evans decided to come out of retirement and walk back onto a basketball court. He led the Navy and Pittsburgh programs to a combined seven NCAA tournament appearances and four conference championships.

Tarpon Springs sisters help feed foster families in the Tampa Bay area

Teen sisters from Tarpon Springs are helping feed foster families in the Tampa Bay area. They founded the non-profit Feeding the Fosters in 2019 and with the help of volunteers, they've prepared nearly 40,000 meals.

More than 63,000 rode SunRunner in its first month of operation

More than 63,000 people rode the SunRunner rapid bus service in its first month of operation from downtown St. Petersburg and the beach, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) said. 

How to pick the perfect Christmas tree and keep it alive

With Christmas now under four weeks away, the rush is on to decorate and shop for a tree for your home. 

Pinellas sheriff: Deputy shoots, kills man who made threats of self-harm before pointing gun at officers

The investigation into a hit-and-run crash early Sunday morning took a deadly turn after deputies confronted a possible suspect, who was armed and under distress, according to the Pinellas County sheriff. 

Auguste Rodin exhibit first of its kind in Tampa Bay area

In a first for the Tampa Bay Area, the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg is showing a new exhibit featuring the works of Auguste Rodin.

Police stop St. Pete woman from driving Range Rover into path of runners in Thanksgiving day race

St. Petersburg police said the woman went around officers and tried to get away twice before she was stopped, possibly preventing her from "causing mass casualty to race participants."

Man killed in motorcycle crash in Indian Shores, Pinellas deputies say

A man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Gulf Boulevard and Park Boulevard Bridge in Indian Shores Thursday afternoon, Pinellas County deputies said.