Report: St. Pete scooter rider says he didn't try to avoid hitting elderly bicyclist, killing her
Alvera Minutello was bicycling to a Publix in St. Pete when a 22-year-old on an electric scooter slammed into her. The 77-year-old died a few days after the crash. Investigators said the suspect spotted her 80 feet away but made no attempt to avoid a collision.
Alvera Minutello was bicycling to a Publix in St. Pete when a 22-year-old on an electric scooter slammed into her. The 77-year-old died a few days after the crash. Investigators said the suspect spotted her 80 feet away but made no attempt to avoid a collision.
Police: Man walked off with endangered $3,800 macaw
The Animal House Pet Center in St. Pete is missing a very expensive bird, and police are hoping a slipped mask will help them identify the thief.
The Animal House Pet Center in St. Pete is missing a very expensive bird, and police are hoping a slipped mask will help them identify the thief.
Search underway for vehicle caught on camera leaving hit-and-run that killed St. Pete veteran
The St. Petersburg Police Department has released a video that possibly shows the vehicle that hit and killed a Navy veteran and then took off.
The St. Petersburg Police Department has released a video that possibly shows the vehicle that hit and killed a Navy veteran and then took off.
Tarpon Springs commissioners approve controversial apartment proposal along Anclote River
After hours of heated discussion from residents who voiced opposition, the Tarpon Springs City Commission officially approved a plan to build new apartments along the Anclote River.
After hours of heated discussion from residents who voiced opposition, the Tarpon Springs City Commission officially approved a plan to build new apartments along the Anclote River.
Officials target undoing racial divides created by Florida highways, interstates
Historians say Tampa Bay is among the areas with highway designs that displaced minorities and created racial inequity. Instead of connecting communities, highways were used to racially divide neighborhoods.
Historians say Tampa Bay is among the areas with highway designs that displaced minorities and created racial inequity. Instead of connecting communities, highways were used to racially divide neighborhoods.
St. Pete police arrest electric scooter rider after deadly head-on collision with elderly bicyclist
Police in St. Pete have arrested an electric scooter rider for manslaughter, days after they say he collided head-on with an elderly bicyclist. Investigators said he didn't swerve out of the woman's way, even though most of the lane was clear.
Police in St. Pete have arrested an electric scooter rider for manslaughter, days after they say he collided head-on with an elderly bicyclist. Investigators said he didn't swerve out of the woman's way, even though most of the lane was clear.
Following grandfather’s footsteps, St. Pete woman applies chemical engineering background at distillery
Clara loves being a chemical engineer and her expertise landed her a job at the St. Petersburg Distillery. She has advice for any young girls out there following in her footsteps: Be confident and keep pushing forward.
Clara loves being a chemical engineer and her expertise landed her a job at the St. Petersburg Distillery. She has advice for any young girls out there following in her footsteps: Be confident and keep pushing forward.
Elderly Navy veteran who just finished chemotherapy killed in St. Pete hit-and-run crash
The family of a Navy veteran, hit and killed while crossing the street in St. Petersburg, is making a plea for answers.
The family of a Navy veteran, hit and killed while crossing the street in St. Petersburg, is making a plea for answers.
Winter the Dolphin under close watch for possible gastrointestinal infection
Tampa Bay's beloved dolphin, Winter, is under close watch for a possible gastrointestinal infection. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium says members of its animal care team noticed Winter wasn't acting normal last Monday.
Tampa Bay's beloved dolphin, Winter, is under close watch for a possible gastrointestinal infection. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium says members of its animal care team noticed Winter wasn't acting normal last Monday.
Winter the Dolphin under close watch for possible gastrointestinal infection
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium says members of its Animal Care team began noticing last Monday that Winter wasn't acting normal and wasn't interested in eating.
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium says members of its Animal Care team began noticing last Monday that Winter wasn't acting normal and wasn't interested in eating.
Video shows careening car narrowly miss Clearwater home
Troopers say street racing led to a dramatic crash along a Clearwater cul-de-sac Saturday afternoon.
Troopers say street racing led to a dramatic crash along a Clearwater cul-de-sac Saturday afternoon.
Drag racers hit 114 mph along Gandy Bridge, troopers say
Troopers say four people were arrested for drag racing along the Gandy Bridge overnight, at times reaching speeds of 114 mph.
Troopers say four people were arrested for drag racing along the Gandy Bridge overnight, at times reaching speeds of 114 mph.
St. Pete teen located following Florida Missing Child Alert
A St. Petersburg 13-year-old has been safely located following a statewide Missing Child Alert. No additional details were provided.
A St. Petersburg 13-year-old has been safely located following a statewide Missing Child Alert. No additional details were provided.
Female pickpocket targeting elderly men around Pinellas, police say
Police in Clearwater hope someone can help them identify a woman who they say has been using a variety of ruses to steal from elderly men.
Police in Clearwater hope someone can help them identify a woman who they say has been using a variety of ruses to steal from elderly men.
'I still deal with nightmares': Former foster child recalls Eckerd Connects experiences
After the Pinellas Sheriff's Office announced an investigation into one of the county's state-contracted foster care and social services agencies, those who have been through the system are sharing their experiences being forced to stay overnight in offices not meant for housing children.
After the Pinellas Sheriff's Office announced an investigation into one of the county's state-contracted foster care and social services agencies, those who have been through the system are sharing their experiences being forced to stay overnight in offices not meant for housing children.
Rescue of stolen French Bulldog 'Bugsy' leads to underground 'puppy chop shop': deputies
“When detectives started investigating the robbery of a French Bulldog named Bugsy – ripped away from his owner at gunpoint off Hiawassee Road in March – they had no idea it would lead them into a dark, disturbing world of dog trafficking and puppy ‘Chop Shops.’"
“When detectives started investigating the robbery of a French Bulldog named Bugsy – ripped away from his owner at gunpoint off Hiawassee Road in March – they had no idea it would lead them into a dark, disturbing world of dog trafficking and puppy ‘Chop Shops.’"
'We have been waiting': Parents happy to finally get kids vaccinated against COVID-19
This week marked the first time children as young as 5 years old could receive a COVID-19 vaccine and a lot of parents didn't wait long to bring their kids to a pharmacy.
This week marked the first time children as young as 5 years old could receive a COVID-19 vaccine and a lot of parents didn't wait long to bring their kids to a pharmacy.
Angler reels in gun, wrapped in plastic, weighted with rock near Fort De Soto
A couple of weeks ago, a man fishing at Fort De Soto Park, in Tierra Verde, thought he'd hooked a big one, but as he fought to reel in his catch, Christopher Sacco realized this was not a fish at all.
A couple of weeks ago, a man fishing at Fort De Soto Park, in Tierra Verde, thought he'd hooked a big one, but as he fought to reel in his catch, Christopher Sacco realized this was not a fish at all.
Dunedin man accused of killing mother during fight
A Dunedin man is behind bars after deputies say he got into a fight with his mother and ended up killing her.
A Dunedin man is behind bars after deputies say he got into a fight with his mother and ended up killing her.
Tampa police arrest attempted Clearwater carjacker
Tampa police arrested Emmitt Williams, 24, for attempted strong-armed robbery, one day after he was identified as a suspect in an attempted carjacking at a Clearwater Subway restaurant.
Tampa police arrested Emmitt Williams, 24, for attempted strong-armed robbery, one day after he was identified as a suspect in an attempted carjacking at a Clearwater Subway restaurant.