City of St. Petersburg employees may receive monthly stipends to help pay rent
City of St. Petersburg employees who are required to live within city limits may be getting help paying the bills come this fall.
City of St. Petersburg employees who are required to live within city limits may be getting help paying the bills come this fall.
Florida reports 4 additional monkeypox cases in Pinellas, 1 in Polk
Florida health officials reported three new cases of monkeypox in Pinellas County and an additional case in Polk County, bringing the total number of cases in the Bay Area to seven.
Florida health officials reported three new cases of monkeypox in Pinellas County and an additional case in Polk County, bringing the total number of cases in the Bay Area to seven.
Man arrested after burning Uhuru House flag with flamethrower, St. Pete police say
The man caught on surveillance cameras torching a flag with a flamethrower at Uhuru House has been arrested, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
The man caught on surveillance cameras torching a flag with a flamethrower at Uhuru House has been arrested, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Cold case investigators find no evidence at Largo property once owned by man connected to 3 missing women
Detectives with Pinellas County’s cold case unit continue to search for answers in the 1982 disappearance of Retha Hiers after a week-long excavation at a property once owned by a man connected to Hiers and two other missing women failed to produce any evidence linked to the case.
Detectives with Pinellas County’s cold case unit continue to search for answers in the 1982 disappearance of Retha Hiers after a week-long excavation at a property once owned by a man connected to Hiers and two other missing women failed to produce any evidence linked to the case.
Man arrested for slashing tires on at least 20 cars in Largo, police say
The Largo Police Department arrested Andrew Reardon, 29, with criminal mischief, and he was later booked into the Pinellas County Jail. Police said he is homeless and currently out on bond.
The Largo Police Department arrested Andrew Reardon, 29, with criminal mischief, and he was later booked into the Pinellas County Jail. Police said he is homeless and currently out on bond.
St. Pete police: 1 dead, 3 injured after pickup truck crashes into tree
St. Pete police said one person has passed away, and three others were seriously injured after a pickup truck crashed into a tree.
St. Pete police said one person has passed away, and three others were seriously injured after a pickup truck crashed into a tree.
St. Pete announces community forums for public to give input on Tropicana Field redevelopment
After announcing plans to scrap the current redevelopment proposals for Tropicana Field, city officials announced a series of community forums to get the public's input on what could be next for the area.
After announcing plans to scrap the current redevelopment proposals for Tropicana Field, city officials announced a series of community forums to get the public's input on what could be next for the area.
Charter boat takes customers on journey from downtown to Egmont Key
There’s a brand-new charter boat docked at St. Petersburg’s pier that takes customers on a four-hour journey from downtown – to Egmont Key.
There’s a brand-new charter boat docked at St. Petersburg’s pier that takes customers on a four-hour journey from downtown – to Egmont Key.
Volunteers deliver dishes with side of companionship to Bay Area homebound seniors
A Bay Area organization is providing food and comfort to those who may need a little assistance.
A Bay Area organization is providing food and comfort to those who may need a little assistance.
Lightning 'completely fries' vacationing family's truck in St. Pete
An Indiana woman on vacation with her family watched in horror as a bolt of lightning struck her husband's pickup truck right in front of her, with her children inside as well. "He had to actually come back to me and hug me and let me know that, ‘Yes, I’m OK, yes, the kids are OK.'"
An Indiana woman on vacation with her family watched in horror as a bolt of lightning struck her husband's pickup truck right in front of her, with her children inside as well. "He had to actually come back to me and hug me and let me know that, ‘Yes, I’m OK, yes, the kids are OK.'"
Children’s library on wheels hopes to combat ‘summer learning loss’ by giving away 10,000 books
A school bus filled with books is rolling through the Bay Area giving away thousands of publications to children.
A school bus filled with books is rolling through the Bay Area giving away thousands of publications to children.
One dead following Clearwater apartment shooting
A man is dead after a shooting was reported at a Clearwater apartment, according to city officials.
A man is dead after a shooting was reported at a Clearwater apartment, according to city officials.
Carjacking suspect pointed unloaded BB gun at Pinellas deputies before he was fatally shot, chief says
In the days after an armed carjacking suspect was shot and killed by Pinellas County deputies, investigators learned he pointed an unloaded BB gun at the law enforcement officer, leading to a total of 59 rounds fired in his direction.
In the days after an armed carjacking suspect was shot and killed by Pinellas County deputies, investigators learned he pointed an unloaded BB gun at the law enforcement officer, leading to a total of 59 rounds fired in his direction.
Robot sweeps Pinellas County shorelines for small, overlooked litter on beaches
If you head to a Pinellas County beach this month, be on the lookout for a cleaning robot sweeping along the shoreline picking up litter as small as one square centimeter.
If you head to a Pinellas County beach this month, be on the lookout for a cleaning robot sweeping along the shoreline picking up litter as small as one square centimeter.
Lightning striking moving truck in St. Pete caught on camera
A Florida woman was trying to record video of the spectacular lightning strikes going across the sky over St. Petersburg July 1 when she captured a bolt that was way too close for comfort.
A Florida woman was trying to record video of the spectacular lightning strikes going across the sky over St. Petersburg July 1 when she captured a bolt that was way too close for comfort.
Baked in the Burg, St. Petersburg wholesale bakery specializes in deep-dish cookies
A downtown St. Petersburg bakery called Baked in the Burg sells deep-dish cookies along with other sweet treats like custom cakes, cupcakes and pastries.
A downtown St. Petersburg bakery called Baked in the Burg sells deep-dish cookies along with other sweet treats like custom cakes, cupcakes and pastries.
Tampa Bay history: Fort De Soto Park and its 45-star flag
Fort De Soto Park and the 45-star flag that's in front of the Battery Laidley represents a particular part of Tampa Bay history.
Fort De Soto Park and the 45-star flag that's in front of the Battery Laidley represents a particular part of Tampa Bay history.
Florida agriculture officials work to eliminate invasive fruit fly spotted in Pinellas County
Officials in Florida are moving quickly to eliminate an invasive and exotic fruit fly spotted in Pinellas County.
Officials in Florida are moving quickly to eliminate an invasive and exotic fruit fly spotted in Pinellas County.
Fourth of July festivities comes to St. Pete's waterfront
The St. Pete Pier is this year's home for the city's Fourth of July festivities. Visitors can expect a full beer garden, live music, vendors street performers and of course, the main attraction will be a patriotic fireworks display.
The St. Pete Pier is this year's home for the city's Fourth of July festivities. Visitors can expect a full beer garden, live music, vendors street performers and of course, the main attraction will be a patriotic fireworks display.
Police: New Port Richey man arrested after throwing hot dog at St. Pete officer
When a St. Pete officer warned a street vendor in downtown to stop selling hot dogs after-hours, the man threw one of the franks at police, officials said.
When a St. Pete officer warned a street vendor in downtown to stop selling hot dogs after-hours, the man threw one of the franks at police, officials said.