Marijuana, cocaine, fentanyl seized in St. Pete drug sting; 21 arrested
Police in St. Petersburg say they’ve arrested 21 people involved in "the organized high-level distribution of large quantities of drugs."
Police in St. Petersburg say they’ve arrested 21 people involved in "the organized high-level distribution of large quantities of drugs."
Eckerd Connects foster care provider investigated after children left unattended overnight at offices
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said when the agency Eckerd Connects couldn't place the kids into foster homes, it would make the children stay in what he called "deplorable" conditions – forced to sleep in office buildings, unsupervised, without proper facilities or food, and in dirty clothes.
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said when the agency Eckerd Connects couldn't place the kids into foster homes, it would make the children stay in what he called "deplorable" conditions – forced to sleep in office buildings, unsupervised, without proper facilities or food, and in dirty clothes.
Police look for masked burglar who hit 7 St. Petersburg businesses
St. Petersburg police are investigating a rash of smash-and-grab burglaries at businesses across the city. Detectives believe a single suspect has hit at least seven and the masked bandit is still on the loose.
St. Petersburg police are investigating a rash of smash-and-grab burglaries at businesses across the city. Detectives believe a single suspect has hit at least seven and the masked bandit is still on the loose.
St. Pete’s new mayor floats waterfront stadium idea for Rays
Ken Welch has personal ties to St. Petersburg's Edge District and the Tropicana Field site. His grandfather's wood yard was displaced to make way for I-175 and his church for the Trop. Welch said Wednesday he has redevelopment ideas that could pave a path forward.
Ken Welch has personal ties to St. Petersburg's Edge District and the Tropicana Field site. His grandfather's wood yard was displaced to make way for I-175 and his church for the Trop. Welch said Wednesday he has redevelopment ideas that could pave a path forward.
New St. Pete mayor Ken Welch sets priorities
In his acceptance speech last night, Welch said he's focusing on the next steps to get this city moving more urgently. Specifically, he’s calling out housing affordability and neighborhood safety.
In his acceptance speech last night, Welch said he's focusing on the next steps to get this city moving more urgently. Specifically, he’s calling out housing affordability and neighborhood safety.
Court backs Church of Scientology in ex-member dispute
A divided federal appeals court has sided with the Church of Scientology in a Florida lawsuit filed by two former members who sought to recover money they donated to the church.
A divided federal appeals court has sided with the Church of Scientology in a Florida lawsuit filed by two former members who sought to recover money they donated to the church.
Welch declares victory in St. Petersburg mayoral race
After seven years of Rick Kriseman at the helm, residents in St. Petersburg, so far, seem to agree to let his policies and priorities continue through a new candidate.
After seven years of Rick Kriseman at the helm, residents in St. Petersburg, so far, seem to agree to let his policies and priorities continue through a new candidate.
Here's what Byron Kennedy got for handing back Tom Brady's 600th touchdown ball
The St. Pete doctor went from fan to infamous after handing back the historic ball, valued by some experts at $500,000. "I got everything I wanted and more," he said. "I wasn't expecting to get half this stuff, so this has been fantastic."
The St. Pete doctor went from fan to infamous after handing back the historic ball, valued by some experts at $500,000. "I got everything I wanted and more," he said. "I wasn't expecting to get half this stuff, so this has been fantastic."
Pinellas Trail transforming into showcase of local mural artists
Parts of the Pinellas Trail are getting a much-needed facelift, thanks to a county program. The quest to beautify the trail is what's right with Tampa Bay.
Parts of the Pinellas Trail are getting a much-needed facelift, thanks to a county program. The quest to beautify the trail is what's right with Tampa Bay.
St. Petersburg stained glass artist combines love for pets with passion for art
Jodi Chemes’s workshop showcases two of her biggest passions: pets and stained glass.
Jodi Chemes’s workshop showcases two of her biggest passions: pets and stained glass.
Pinellas woman wins $1 million from scratch-off she bought at Publix
A Tarpon Springs woman struck gold during her trip to the grocery store.
A Tarpon Springs woman struck gold during her trip to the grocery store.
Future of child welfare cases in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco counties uncertain as state, Eckerd part ways
Eckerd Connects, an agency contracted by the state of Florida to oversee many of the thousands of child welfare cases in three of the Bay Area's most populous counties, will discontinue those operations in the coming weeks and months, a representative from the program tells FOX 13 News.
Eckerd Connects, an agency contracted by the state of Florida to oversee many of the thousands of child welfare cases in three of the Bay Area's most populous counties, will discontinue those operations in the coming weeks and months, a representative from the program tells FOX 13 News.
Feeding Tampa Bay expands services to empower food-insecure residents in Pinellas County
Feeding Tampa Bay is expanding its services to provide hot meals to people five days a week in Pinellas County.
Feeding Tampa Bay is expanding its services to provide hot meals to people five days a week in Pinellas County.
Deadly shooting mars St. Pete boxing event intended to raise awareness against gun violence
Four people are still recovering following a shooting that happened during a neighborhood-boxing event in St. Petersburg. Investigators are now working to figure out what happened and are asking for the public’s help.
Four people are still recovering following a shooting that happened during a neighborhood-boxing event in St. Petersburg. Investigators are now working to figure out what happened and are asking for the public’s help.
Overnight I-275 ramp closures scheduled to install wrong-way detection devices in Tampa
Two Interstate 275 ramps will be closed overnight for an ongoing project to install wrong-way detection devices along highways in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.
Two Interstate 275 ramps will be closed overnight for an ongoing project to install wrong-way detection devices along highways in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.
Man beaten, robbed in St. Pete parking lot later found dead, 1 in custody
St. Petersburg police are investigating after a 42-year-old man, who was beaten and robbed near the parking lot at 3077 50th Ave. South shortly before 5 p.m. on Saturday, was found dead nearby early Sunday morning.
St. Petersburg police are investigating after a 42-year-old man, who was beaten and robbed near the parking lot at 3077 50th Ave. South shortly before 5 p.m. on Saturday, was found dead nearby early Sunday morning.
Man arrested following fatal shooting at parking lot boxing match in St. Pete
St. Petersburg police have arrested Robert Lee Cooley, 21, after they say he opened fire following an argument at a boxing match behind a shopping plaza Saturday night.
St. Petersburg police have arrested Robert Lee Cooley, 21, after they say he opened fire following an argument at a boxing match behind a shopping plaza Saturday night.
SPPD: 1 dead, 4 injured following shooting at boxing match behind a shopping plaza
A shooting at the Skyway Plaza Shopping Center in St. Petersburg left one man dead and four others injured Saturday night.
A shooting at the Skyway Plaza Shopping Center in St. Petersburg left one man dead and four others injured Saturday night.
Police look for man who attacked, tried to steal woman's keys, in Clearwater Subway
Police in Clearwater are asking for help identifying a man seen on surveillance video trying to wrestle a woman’s keys out of her hands at a Subway restaurant.
Police in Clearwater are asking for help identifying a man seen on surveillance video trying to wrestle a woman’s keys out of her hands at a Subway restaurant.
Guns stolen from unlocked cars in St. Pete being used to commit crimes
St. Pete Police have identified an alarming trend that goes in hand with the city’s gun violence problem.
St. Pete Police have identified an alarming trend that goes in hand with the city’s gun violence problem.