Company with ‘game-changing’ hurricane hunting technology coming to St. Pete’s Innovation District
St. Pete’s Innovation District, which brings tech jobs to the Bay Area, is continuing to explode.
St. Pete’s Innovation District, which brings tech jobs to the Bay Area, is continuing to explode.
St. Pete police investigating crash that killed 2 teens
Two teenagers lost their lives and a third suffered minor injuries after crashing into a power pole in St. Petersburg early Saturday morning.
Two teenagers lost their lives and a third suffered minor injuries after crashing into a power pole in St. Petersburg early Saturday morning.
Students chase professional wrestling dreams at training school in Pinellas
The Wrestling Lab is run by long-time pro Jay Lethal, and it trains students in professional wrestling. While trainees may be a long way off from a WrestleMania main-event, they are inching closer day by day, one slam at a time.
The Wrestling Lab is run by long-time pro Jay Lethal, and it trains students in professional wrestling. While trainees may be a long way off from a WrestleMania main-event, they are inching closer day by day, one slam at a time.
Clearwater man arrested after pulling assault rifle on father, daughter during parking dispute, police say
Clearwater police arrested a man they say threatened a landscaper and his daughter with an assault rifle during a parking dispute in July.
Clearwater police arrested a man they say threatened a landscaper and his daughter with an assault rifle during a parking dispute in July.
New St. Pete mural brings awareness to gun violence in America
A new mural of a peace sign has popped up in St. Petersburg, and it has a very clear message – “Stop gun violence.”
A new mural of a peace sign has popped up in St. Petersburg, and it has a very clear message – “Stop gun violence.”
Watch: Pinellas deputies rescue 6-foot shark caught in crab trap
The sheriff's office said after evaluating the situation, the deputies realized they could not safely remove the hook, so they cut as far down on the line as they could in order to set the shark free.
The sheriff's office said after evaluating the situation, the deputies realized they could not safely remove the hook, so they cut as far down on the line as they could in order to set the shark free.
Dunedin residents urged not to throw away hazardous items after two garbage truck fires
Throwing the wrong things in the trash could lead to a dangerous fire. It happened twice in two weeks last month in the back of a garbage truck in Dunedin.
Throwing the wrong things in the trash could lead to a dangerous fire. It happened twice in two weeks last month in the back of a garbage truck in Dunedin.
Uhuru leaders in St. Pete condemn FBI raid related to Russian agent's indictment
Leaders of the Uhuru movement in St. Petersburg are condemning last week's FBI raid on their properties. They were connected to an ongoing federal investigation related to alleged political collusion with Russia.
Leaders of the Uhuru movement in St. Petersburg are condemning last week's FBI raid on their properties. They were connected to an ongoing federal investigation related to alleged political collusion with Russia.
SPFR: 1 adult, 2 children injured in St. Pete house fire
One adult and two children were hospitalized Thursday evening following a house fire in St. Petersburg.
One adult and two children were hospitalized Thursday evening following a house fire in St. Petersburg.
Sunshine City Roller Derby is one of Pinellas County's premier teams
Roller Derby is played by about 1,250 amateur leagues worldwide, mostly in the United States. The Sunshine City Roller Derby is one of Pinellas County's premier roller derby teams.
Roller Derby is played by about 1,250 amateur leagues worldwide, mostly in the United States. The Sunshine City Roller Derby is one of Pinellas County's premier roller derby teams.
From bananas to boat parades, U.S. Coast Guard in St. Pete covers 400 nautical miles to keep Bay Area safe
Crews from the U.S. Coast Guard in Tampa Bay rush in by boat or aircraft to save people from dire situations. But there is much about the Coast Guard’s work that goes unnoticed.
Crews from the U.S. Coast Guard in Tampa Bay rush in by boat or aircraft to save people from dire situations. But there is much about the Coast Guard’s work that goes unnoticed.
St. Pete residents sleep outside City Hall to demand rent control on November ballot
St. Petersburg residents want to see rent control on the November ballot, and they let the city council know just how important this issue is to the community by staging a sleep-in outside of City Hall.
St. Petersburg residents want to see rent control on the November ballot, and they let the city council know just how important this issue is to the community by staging a sleep-in outside of City Hall.
St. Petersburg leaders to discuss smoking ban at city parks, beaches
St. Pete leaders will meet to discuss smoking restrictions for parks and beaches within the city's limits.
St. Pete leaders will meet to discuss smoking restrictions for parks and beaches within the city's limits.
How can renters be protected? Hillsborough, Pinellas take a closer look at tenants' rights
Rent prices have been soaring, and commissioners in both Hillsborough County and Pinellas County are strengthening their ordinances to make sure landlords are playing by the rules and tenants are protected.
Rent prices have been soaring, and commissioners in both Hillsborough County and Pinellas County are strengthening their ordinances to make sure landlords are playing by the rules and tenants are protected.
St. Pete police identify body found at downtown marina
About one week after a body was recovered in St. Petersburg, police said they identified the individual.
About one week after a body was recovered in St. Petersburg, police said they identified the individual.
Dunedin warns residents not to toss flammable chemicals away after trash truck catches fire
The city of Dunedin is warning residents not to throw away flammable or hazardous chemicals after one of its trash trucks caught fire earlier this week.
The city of Dunedin is warning residents not to throw away flammable or hazardous chemicals after one of its trash trucks caught fire earlier this week.
New hurricane sirens installed on Indian Shores for evacuation alerts
Hurricane Season is underway, and August-October are historically considered the peak for most major storms. Indian Shores has installed new hurricane sirens to help make sure residents know when they need to evacuate the barrier island.
Hurricane Season is underway, and August-October are historically considered the peak for most major storms. Indian Shores has installed new hurricane sirens to help make sure residents know when they need to evacuate the barrier island.
High-tech hurricane tracking system uses drones above and below water
The director of NOAA, John Cortinas said his organization is partnering with the company Saildrone to launch a mission that will let them see parts of hurricanes not normally visible to humans.
The director of NOAA, John Cortinas said his organization is partnering with the company Saildrone to launch a mission that will let them see parts of hurricanes not normally visible to humans.
Pinellas deputies rescue lost sea turtle hatchlings found wandering at St. Pete Beach hotel property
Several Pinellas deputies came to the rescue of sea turtle hatchlings that had gotten lost while trying to find their way to the Gulf – and instead wandered onto the property of a St. Pete Beach hotel. They found baby sea turtles in the hotel pool, the bushes, the bathroom, and even the storm drain.
Several Pinellas deputies came to the rescue of sea turtle hatchlings that had gotten lost while trying to find their way to the Gulf – and instead wandered onto the property of a St. Pete Beach hotel. They found baby sea turtles in the hotel pool, the bushes, the bathroom, and even the storm drain.
Pinellas schools install ALERT system to decrease police response time in an emergency
Pinellas County schools already have mobile apps that act as panic buttons for school staff. now they're adding a new layer of protection to make sure officers can respond quickly.
Pinellas County schools already have mobile apps that act as panic buttons for school staff. now they're adding a new layer of protection to make sure officers can respond quickly.