$4.9 million federal grant will expand Cross Bay ferry capacity, schedule
A new $4.9 million federal grant will allow the transit authority to buy a 350-seat ferry. The new boat would more than double the capacity of their current ship. It would also mean the ability to expand the ferry’s schedule.
A new $4.9 million federal grant will allow the transit authority to buy a 350-seat ferry. The new boat would more than double the capacity of their current ship. It would also mean the ability to expand the ferry’s schedule.
Gandy Boulevard reopens following crash
Eastbound traffic on the Gandy Bridge is following once again following a traffic crash Thursday afternoon.
Eastbound traffic on the Gandy Bridge is following once again following a traffic crash Thursday afternoon.
Police: Tarpon Springs man asked to smell, touch minors' feet in exchange for drugs, sexual acts
A Tarpon Springs man is accused of offering minors throughout Pinellas County vapes and marijuana in exchange for touching and smelling their feet. Detectives said some of the encounters turned sexual.
A Tarpon Springs man is accused of offering minors throughout Pinellas County vapes and marijuana in exchange for touching and smelling their feet. Detectives said some of the encounters turned sexual.
Eastbound lanes of Courtney Campbell Causeway reopen after crash
A traffic crash closed the eastbound lanes of the Courtney Campbell Causeway, but all lanes have reopened.
A traffic crash closed the eastbound lanes of the Courtney Campbell Causeway, but all lanes have reopened.
Nearly 1 in 4 St. Pete renters spend half their income on housing, study shows
A recent study shows rent in St. Petersburg jumped nearly 25% in 2021, making the jump the third-highest increase in the entire country.
A recent study shows rent in St. Petersburg jumped nearly 25% in 2021, making the jump the third-highest increase in the entire country.
Bay Area businesses brace for MLB lockout to continue through spring training
The ongoing MLB lockout has spring training on hold as Major League Baseball and the Players Union squabble over a new collective bargaining agreement.
The ongoing MLB lockout has spring training on hold as Major League Baseball and the Players Union squabble over a new collective bargaining agreement.
Lifetime thriller movie being filmed in St. Petersburg
Pinellas County most recently has become a pipeline for "made for tv movies," and production on the latest film – a thriller – began Monday morning in St. Petersburg.
Pinellas County most recently has become a pipeline for "made for tv movies," and production on the latest film – a thriller – began Monday morning in St. Petersburg.
Treasure Island takes steps to end homelessness
Treasure Island is taking steps to help people experiencing homelessness in the city. Leaders are forming a non-profit foundation to find long-term solutions to living on the streets.
Treasure Island is taking steps to help people experiencing homelessness in the city. Leaders are forming a non-profit foundation to find long-term solutions to living on the streets.
Want to cut back on plastics? There (will be) an app for that
An app that tracks single-use plastics could help users cut back their usage and waste. The app will be developed thanks in part to a $500,000 EPA grant awarded to Eckerd College.
An app that tracks single-use plastics could help users cut back their usage and waste. The app will be developed thanks in part to a $500,000 EPA grant awarded to Eckerd College.
Coast Guard rescues 4 after fishing boat sinks in Gulf of Mexico
The Coast Guard rescued four survivors from a life raft after their fishing boat sank about 70 miles west of St. Pete in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Coast Guard rescued four survivors from a life raft after their fishing boat sank about 70 miles west of St. Pete in the Gulf of Mexico.
Pinellas Park soldiers head out of Ukraine as Tampa-based group evacuates Americans from the country
As the situation intensifies between Russia and Ukraine, the United States has ordered its troops, including ‘Task Force Gator’ to get out, in case of a Russian invasion.
As the situation intensifies between Russia and Ukraine, the United States has ordered its troops, including ‘Task Force Gator’ to get out, in case of a Russian invasion.
Puppies rescued from Puerto Rico spread love to dolphins in Clearwater
Nine, eight-week-old puppies decked out in designer duds spent the day before Valentine’s making new friends at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Nine, eight-week-old puppies decked out in designer duds spent the day before Valentine’s making new friends at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
St. Pete man arrested after permanently blinding puppy by throwing it against a wall, police say
St. Petersburg police have arrested Willie Earl Capehart, 62, after they say he threw a 14-week-old puppy against a wall while he was supposed to be babysitting.
St. Petersburg police have arrested Willie Earl Capehart, 62, after they say he threw a 14-week-old puppy against a wall while he was supposed to be babysitting.
175 footballers show for Rowdies open tryouts
The Tampa Bay Rowdies held their third annual open tryouts at The Premier Sports Campus on Sunday morning.
The Tampa Bay Rowdies held their third annual open tryouts at The Premier Sports Campus on Sunday morning.
St. Pete police investigating first homicide of the year after man was shot before fiery rollover crash
Demond Lamar Perry, 26, was shot before being involved in a fiery rollover crash early Saturday morning, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Demond Lamar Perry, 26, was shot before being involved in a fiery rollover crash early Saturday morning, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
SPD: 1 killed in fiery rollover crash
The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating a crash that killed Demond Lamar Perry, 26, early Saturday morning.
The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating a crash that killed Demond Lamar Perry, 26, early Saturday morning.
Gulfport realtor makes history with first US cryptocurrency home sale
The Gulfport house listed for sale as an NFT is off the market, helping Tampa Bay made history in real estate.
The Gulfport house listed for sale as an NFT is off the market, helping Tampa Bay made history in real estate.
St. Pete woman turns fermentation hobby into full-time business
Sarah Arrazola’s passion for fermenting began nine years ago as a hobby and she turned it into St. Pete Ferments with products being sold at Bay Area restaurants and markets.
Sarah Arrazola’s passion for fermenting began nine years ago as a hobby and she turned it into St. Pete Ferments with products being sold at Bay Area restaurants and markets.
Loved ones, colleagues gather to say goodbye to fallen Hillsborough Deputy Abigail Bieber
Friends, family, and colleagues gathered to pay their final respects to a Hillsborough County deputy killed in a murder-suicide in St. Augustine.
Friends, family, and colleagues gathered to pay their final respects to a Hillsborough County deputy killed in a murder-suicide in St. Augustine.
St. Petersburg Museum of History celebrates 100 years
The St. Petersburg Museum of History has been sharing the city's storied past for an entire century now.
The St. Petersburg Museum of History has been sharing the city's storied past for an entire century now.