Tampa Bay Rays' principal owner Stu Sternberg sued for alleged fraud scheme
The Tampa Bay Rays have been winning games left and right. But now a lawsuit says principal owner Stu Sternberg, isn't playing fair off the field.
The Tampa Bay Rays have been winning games left and right. But now a lawsuit says principal owner Stu Sternberg, isn't playing fair off the field.
City council vows to block Kriseman redevelopment plans as mayor calls for Rays' owner to step down
St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman is pushing forward with redevelopment plans for the Tropicana Field site as Rays owner Stu Sternberg is accused of fraud in acquiring a majority of the franchise holdings.
St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman is pushing forward with redevelopment plans for the Tropicana Field site as Rays owner Stu Sternberg is accused of fraud in acquiring a majority of the franchise holdings.
Debate continues over what type of whale was spotted off Pass-A-Grill Beach
Scientists are taking a closer look at what appears to be a whale. One frame, in particular, is interesting to scientists, showing what appears to be a white patch around the eye. That’s why some believe it was an orca, but they are not able to say with 100% certainty.
Scientists are taking a closer look at what appears to be a whale. One frame, in particular, is interesting to scientists, showing what appears to be a white patch around the eye. That’s why some believe it was an orca, but they are not able to say with 100% certainty.
Driver dies after vehicle crashes into St. Pete apartment building
A woman passed away after crashing into a wall of a St. Pete apartment building, police say.
A woman passed away after crashing into a wall of a St. Pete apartment building, police say.
Crash injures 1 on Courtney Campbell Causeway
One person has been hospitalized with possible life-threatening injuries following a crash on the Courtney Campbell Causeway Sunday afternoon.
One person has been hospitalized with possible life-threatening injuries following a crash on the Courtney Campbell Causeway Sunday afternoon.
Crash kills man attempting to beat red light, deputies say
Stephen Smith, 56, was killed Saturday afternoon in a vehicle crash, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Stephen Smith, 56, was killed Saturday afternoon in a vehicle crash, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Tarpon Springs teacher resigns after sending explicit video to former student, police say
Stephan Badertscher, 30, is facing charges of transmitting harmful material to a minor after police say he was communicating with a former student through social media and sent the 15-year-old an explicit video.
Stephan Badertscher, 30, is facing charges of transmitting harmful material to a minor after police say he was communicating with a former student through social media and sent the 15-year-old an explicit video.
Pedestrian dies in St. Pete crash
A pedestrian passed away Thursday night following a crash in St. Petersburg, police said.
A pedestrian passed away Thursday night following a crash in St. Petersburg, police said.
Skyrocketing price of steel, building materials halts Imagine Clearwater groundbreaking
It was supposed to be a ceremony celebrating the start of the Imagine Clearwater project. However, Monday’s planned groundbreaking is now canceled.
It was supposed to be a ceremony celebrating the start of the Imagine Clearwater project. However, Monday’s planned groundbreaking is now canceled.
Dunedin mother brought to tears by daughter with cerebral palsy walking with shopping cart
A community came together to support a little girl battling cerebral palsy. She’s inspired so many after overcoming the odds and learning to walk with a shopping cart.
A community came together to support a little girl battling cerebral palsy. She’s inspired so many after overcoming the odds and learning to walk with a shopping cart.
Vaccine reward program in the works in St. Petersburg
From free beer to full scholarships to lotteries worth millions, states, counties, and cities across the country are coming up with creative ways to encourage people to get a COVID-19 vaccine. st. pA shot incentive program is now in the works in St. Petersburg.
From free beer to full scholarships to lotteries worth millions, states, counties, and cities across the country are coming up with creative ways to encourage people to get a COVID-19 vaccine. st. pA shot incentive program is now in the works in St. Petersburg.
‘Sneaky’ school of stingrays swims around oblivious fisherman off St. Pete Beach
An angler fishing off a St. Petersburg Beach was completely unaware that a school of cownose rays, known as a “fever,” were swimming around him
An angler fishing off a St. Petersburg Beach was completely unaware that a school of cownose rays, known as a “fever,” were swimming around him
Young boy, woman injured by stray bullets while sleeping in South St. Pete homes
Within almost one hour, two separate shootings occurred in South St. Pete where stray bullets found their way into two homes, injuring an 11-year-old boy and a 43-year-old woman, police say.
Within almost one hour, two separate shootings occurred in South St. Pete where stray bullets found their way into two homes, injuring an 11-year-old boy and a 43-year-old woman, police say.
Nurses bring vaccines to hotel, hospitality workers on Clearwater Beach
Thursday, nurses with the Florida Department of Health turned their focus to the county’s hotel workers who may have not had time to get the shot.
Thursday, nurses with the Florida Department of Health turned their focus to the county’s hotel workers who may have not had time to get the shot.
Largo man arrested after shooting driver who threw banana at him during road rage incident, police say
Police arrested Robert Kyle Lewis, 34, of Largo, after police say he shot another driver during a road rage incident.
Police arrested Robert Kyle Lewis, 34, of Largo, after police say he shot another driver during a road rage incident.
Despite shorter concerts, smaller audiences, the music never stopped for The Florida Orchestra during pandemic
The Florida Orchestra played 80 concerts this past year at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg. That's just about more than any other orchestra in the country but far fewer than the 130 scheduled during a normal season.
The Florida Orchestra played 80 concerts this past year at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg. That's just about more than any other orchestra in the country but far fewer than the 130 scheduled during a normal season.
Big Mike, beloved fixture in Bay Area nightlife, dies after battle with COVID-19
For the last 30 years, Michael Lewis has been a staple in the local live music scene, running the front door and security at concert venues in Tampa and St. Petersburg. The 58-year-old developed severe pneumonia after being diagnosed with COVID-19, and within a matter of days, he passed away.
For the last 30 years, Michael Lewis has been a staple in the local live music scene, running the front door and security at concert venues in Tampa and St. Petersburg. The 58-year-old developed severe pneumonia after being diagnosed with COVID-19, and within a matter of days, he passed away.
Artists recycle junk to build sculptures in Pinellas Park
An artist in Pinellas Park started a neighborhood street art program, leading other artists and volunteers in creating junk art made out of metal and other scraps. He teaches people how to do it for free as long as they agree to give it away.
An artist in Pinellas Park started a neighborhood street art program, leading other artists and volunteers in creating junk art made out of metal and other scraps. He teaches people how to do it for free as long as they agree to give it away.
Woman shot and killed in South St. Pete home; man charged with murder
Police in St. Petersburg have arrested a man for murder after a woman was shot and killed Sunday while her young daughter was in the home.
Police in St. Petersburg have arrested a man for murder after a woman was shot and killed Sunday while her young daughter was in the home.
As one of the first female Eagle Scouts, Clearwater teen proud to carry on family legacy
Fierceness runs in this family: Sianna is a fourth generation Order of the Arrow member with the Boy Scouts of America, which is now referred to as BSA. Now she's one of the first females in the country to become an Eagle Scout.
Fierceness runs in this family: Sianna is a fourth generation Order of the Arrow member with the Boy Scouts of America, which is now referred to as BSA. Now she's one of the first females in the country to become an Eagle Scout.