St. Petersburg city leaders won't declare housing emergency amid rising rent prices
St. Petersburg city officials met Thursday to determine whether they could move forward with rent control or rent stabilization, but, based on the advisement of legal analysts, the measure failed in a 3-1 vote.
St. Petersburg city officials met Thursday to determine whether they could move forward with rent control or rent stabilization, but, based on the advisement of legal analysts, the measure failed in a 3-1 vote.
Two dead after apparent murder-suicide in Dunedin home, deputies say
Pinellas County deputies believe a woman and man whose bodies were found during a welfare check at a home in Dunedin died in a murder-suicide.
Pinellas County deputies believe a woman and man whose bodies were found during a welfare check at a home in Dunedin died in a murder-suicide.
What’s going to happen to Albert Whitted Airport? Mayor raises questions about prime waterfront property
There are questions over the future of St. Pete’s, city-owned, Albert Whitted Airport after a request from St. Pete’s new mayor.
There are questions over the future of St. Pete’s, city-owned, Albert Whitted Airport after a request from St. Pete’s new mayor.
New St. Pete speakeasy is where you can air your 'Dirty Laundry'
When you walk into this new St. Petersburg establishment, you might think you're at a laundromat – but you aren't. At the Dirty Laundry, it's half café and half speakeasy.
When you walk into this new St. Petersburg establishment, you might think you're at a laundromat – but you aren't. At the Dirty Laundry, it's half café and half speakeasy.
Human remains found near Howard Frankland Bridge identified as man missing since 2016, Pinellas sheriff says
Nearly two weeks after human remains were discovered near the Howard Frankland Bridge, investigators say they have been identified as a man who went missing back in 2016.
Nearly two weeks after human remains were discovered near the Howard Frankland Bridge, investigators say they have been identified as a man who went missing back in 2016.
South Pasadena mural art beautifies community
A Bay Area business is using mural art to thank its customers for years of success. The mural is the first in the community.
A Bay Area business is using mural art to thank its customers for years of success. The mural is the first in the community.
St. Pete increases down payment assistance to $60,000 for new buyers
The city of St. Petersburg says help is on the way for people struggling to find a place to live. Tenants advocates say helping people buy homes doesn't address the problem.
The city of St. Petersburg says help is on the way for people struggling to find a place to live. Tenants advocates say helping people buy homes doesn't address the problem.
Clearwater family hopes $25K reward will unmask gunmen in 20-year cold case
Clarence Bolden was 37 when he was murdered on February 7, 2002, but with little physical evidence, the family has been left without answers for two decades. The Clearwater Police Department hopes the anniversary and a $25,000 reward will help generate news leads.
Clarence Bolden was 37 when he was murdered on February 7, 2002, but with little physical evidence, the family has been left without answers for two decades. The Clearwater Police Department hopes the anniversary and a $25,000 reward will help generate news leads.
St. Pete woman born with heart condition recovering after COVID complications force amputations
Claire Bridges' life was changed forever after being diagnosed with COVID-19. She was vaccinated, but also had a congenital heart condition. Complications meant portions of both of her legs had to be amputated below the knee. Now she's recovering and her dad says she's a 'trooper.'
Claire Bridges' life was changed forever after being diagnosed with COVID-19. She was vaccinated, but also had a congenital heart condition. Complications meant portions of both of her legs had to be amputated below the knee. Now she's recovering and her dad says she's a 'trooper.'
Car crashes into Lealman home as deputies respond to report of burglary
Pinellas County deputies said there were no injuries after a car crashed into a home overnight.
Pinellas County deputies said there were no injuries after a car crashed into a home overnight.
St. Pete group wants to make city more pedestrian–friendly by creating car-free zone
St. Petersburg is already known for its waterfront and world-class pier and now a group wants to take the walkway of the new pier and expand the concept throughout the city.
St. Petersburg is already known for its waterfront and world-class pier and now a group wants to take the walkway of the new pier and expand the concept throughout the city.
Troopers locate truck believed to be involved in fatal hit-and-run; still searching for driver
The Florida Highway Patrol says it has located a white 2021 Dodge pickup truck they believe was involved in a fatal hit-and-run, but they have not found the driver.
The Florida Highway Patrol says it has located a white 2021 Dodge pickup truck they believe was involved in a fatal hit-and-run, but they have not found the driver.
Teen arrested for speeding 123 mph on Courtney Campbell Causeway
Jazion Treyvon Alonso, 18, was arrested early Saturday morning after police say he was speeding at 123 miles per hour on the Courtney Campbell Causeway.
Jazion Treyvon Alonso, 18, was arrested early Saturday morning after police say he was speeding at 123 miles per hour on the Courtney Campbell Causeway.
St. Pete sex offender arrested after exposing himself to underage girl on bus, police say
Police have arrested Lionel Thompson, 34, a transient sex offender from St. Petersburg, after they say he followed a juvenile onto a public bus, exposed himself to her, and committed a sexual act in front of her.
Police have arrested Lionel Thompson, 34, a transient sex offender from St. Petersburg, after they say he followed a juvenile onto a public bus, exposed himself to her, and committed a sexual act in front of her.
Woman reported missing while walking dog safely located
Police in Clearwater have safely located a woman who was reported missing on Saturday night after she never returned from walking a dog. No additional details were reported.
Police in Clearwater have safely located a woman who was reported missing on Saturday night after she never returned from walking a dog. No additional details were reported.
‘I wouldn’t miss it for the world’: Hundreds celebrate WWII veteran’s 100th birthday car parade
Hundreds of people in the community helped a Bay Area WWII marine veteran ring in his 100th birthday with a special parade.
Hundreds of people in the community helped a Bay Area WWII marine veteran ring in his 100th birthday with a special parade.
U.S. Olympic hopefuls set sail in Clearwater regatta trying to make 2024 team
More than 120 athletes from across the country, including ones from the Bay Area, are competing in the U.S. Open Sailing Series on Sand Key Beach.
More than 120 athletes from across the country, including ones from the Bay Area, are competing in the U.S. Open Sailing Series on Sand Key Beach.
Pasco County teacher arrested for sexual battery on 14-year-old student, deputies say
Kyle Handfield, 32, a teacher at Fivay High School, is facing three counts of sexual battery custodial authority after deputies say he had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 14-year-old student while teaching at a middle school in Pinellas County several years ago.
Kyle Handfield, 32, a teacher at Fivay High School, is facing three counts of sexual battery custodial authority after deputies say he had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 14-year-old student while teaching at a middle school in Pinellas County several years ago.
Reigning world champion high school robotics team ready to defend title
Seventeen teams from the Florida Gulf Coast Robotics League are competing this weekend at Palm Harbor University High School, but only two will advance to the state championships.
Seventeen teams from the Florida Gulf Coast Robotics League are competing this weekend at Palm Harbor University High School, but only two will advance to the state championships.
‘Bold Adventure’: Pinellas realtor lists Gulfport home for NFT
A Pinellas County realtor is selling a house as an NFT at auction next week, a first in the country.
A Pinellas County realtor is selling a house as an NFT at auction next week, a first in the country.