Giant manta ray spotted near St. Petersburg
The giant manta ray is the largest ray in the world -- and one of them was spotted just 50 feet away from the shores of St. Petersburg.
The giant manta ray is the largest ray in the world -- and one of them was spotted just 50 feet away from the shores of St. Petersburg.
After 150 overdoses, Pinellas detectives arrest over 30 people in Lealman drug bust operation
Pinellas detectives said 150 fatal and non-fatal overdoses were a result of drug sales at three Lealman locations. A drug operation led to over 30 arrests.
Pinellas detectives said 150 fatal and non-fatal overdoses were a result of drug sales at three Lealman locations. A drug operation led to over 30 arrests.
Some St. Petersburg city councilmembers warm up to Rays splitting cities
While addressing St. Petersburg's city council, Tampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg stuck with his game plan to make the Rays a two-city team.
While addressing St. Petersburg's city council, Tampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg stuck with his game plan to make the Rays a two-city team.
Deadly pedestrian crash closes westbound Gandy Boulevard
Florida Highway Patrol troopers say one person is dead following a crash on Gandy Boulevard in St. Petersburg.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers say one person is dead following a crash on Gandy Boulevard in St. Petersburg.
Will lack of social interaction during pandemic have lasting impact on those with autism?
Implementing social distancing measures during the pandemic meant cutting down on social interactions and breaking up routines that children with special needs require.
Implementing social distancing measures during the pandemic meant cutting down on social interactions and breaking up routines that children with special needs require.
After heart transplant, grateful 'Mr. Greenthumb' plans new book
For 40 years, Stan DeFreitas has mixed plants with personality as Mr. Greenthumb on Tampa Bay Area TV and radio stations. But his plants ended up healthier than his heart.
For 40 years, Stan DeFreitas has mixed plants with personality as Mr. Greenthumb on Tampa Bay Area TV and radio stations. But his plants ended up healthier than his heart.
Mission remains the same for organization with new name that helps first-time buyers find affordable housing
After 39 years, Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation is now Suncoast Housing Connections, but they still educate, build and lend money to first-time home buyers.
After 39 years, Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation is now Suncoast Housing Connections, but they still educate, build and lend money to first-time home buyers.
15-year-old crashes stolen pickup truck it into Clearwater home, police say
A teen is accused of crashing a pickup truck into a home in Clearwater, and police later said the vehicle was previously reported stolen.
A teen is accused of crashing a pickup truck into a home in Clearwater, and police later said the vehicle was previously reported stolen.
Investigation: Pinellas sergeant improperly removed 5,000 rounds of ammo for personal use
A sergeant with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has been demoted after an internal investigation found he violated agency policy by using his position to remove over 5,000 rounds of ammunition for personal use.
A sergeant with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has been demoted after an internal investigation found he violated agency policy by using his position to remove over 5,000 rounds of ammunition for personal use.
Jeanie Seaver: Champion with a cause
U.S. Amateur Pool Champion Jeannie Seaver went undefeated in her first-ever shot at the sport’s most prestigious amateur women’s title.
U.S. Amateur Pool Champion Jeannie Seaver went undefeated in her first-ever shot at the sport’s most prestigious amateur women’s title.
Clearwater launches incentive program to help revitalize downtown
Often recognized as having one of the world’s best beaches, Clearwater wants its long-overlooked downtown to share the love.
Often recognized as having one of the world’s best beaches, Clearwater wants its long-overlooked downtown to share the love.
17-year-old charged with murder in shooting death of cousin, St. Pete police say
A 17-year-old is accused of shooting and killing his cousin following an argument at their home in St. Petersburg.
A 17-year-old is accused of shooting and killing his cousin following an argument at their home in St. Petersburg.
Man rescued near Pine Key Island after catamaran capsizes
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued Robert Snowflack, 60, on Saturday after his 16-foot catamaran capsized one mile southeast of Pine Key Island.
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued Robert Snowflack, 60, on Saturday after his 16-foot catamaran capsized one mile southeast of Pine Key Island.
Beachgoers asked to be mindful as sea turtle nesting season gets set to begin
Visitors to Bay Area beaches are asked to throw away trash and knock down sand castles to help protect sea turtles during nesting season which runs May through October.
Visitors to Bay Area beaches are asked to throw away trash and knock down sand castles to help protect sea turtles during nesting season which runs May through October.
St. Petersburg police investigating fatal shooting
Tedarrell Davenport, 30, was shot and killed Saturday afternoon, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Tedarrell Davenport, 30, was shot and killed Saturday afternoon, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Bay Area food truck operator uses authentic Mexican recipes to replicate a true taqueria on wheels
David Rosales features flavors from his home in Mexico on his food truck called Wakamole'.
David Rosales features flavors from his home in Mexico on his food truck called Wakamole'.
Police identify pedestrian killed while crossing St. Petersburg street
Robert Theodore Surprenant Jr., 61, was killed Friday evening while trying to cross Central Ave. in St. Petersburg, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Robert Theodore Surprenant Jr., 61, was killed Friday evening while trying to cross Central Ave. in St. Petersburg, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
1 pedestrian killed, another critical after being hit on Central Ave. in St. Pete
A man has died and a woman is critical after being hit by a pickup truck on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg Friday.
A man has died and a woman is critical after being hit by a pickup truck on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg Friday.
Amid recent gun violence, search of South St. Pete home leads to weapons, drugs and arrests
After receiving a total of 221 calls for service and complaints since December at a single address, St. Petersburg detectives executed a search warrant at the South St. Pete home.
After receiving a total of 221 calls for service and complaints since December at a single address, St. Petersburg detectives executed a search warrant at the South St. Pete home.
Stepfather without license arrested after motorcycle crash injures baby held in his lap, police say
Clearwater police said the stepfather was holding the baby in his lap when the crash occurred. He was arrested for child neglect and driving without a license.
Clearwater police said the stepfather was holding the baby in his lap when the crash occurred. He was arrested for child neglect and driving without a license.