Holiday cheer arrives early in downtown St. Pete at pop-up bar

The holidays have arrived early at The Xmas Bar in downtown St. Petersburg. The popular spot, a seasonal transformation of "Glamper," opened its doors last Friday after a 72-hour decorating marathon by Forward Hospitality Partner, Mark Acchione and his team.

St. Pete Beach's Postcard Inn on the Beach reimagined, renamed after hurricane damage

The iconic Postcard Inn on the Beach, located on St. Pete Beach, will be reimagined and renamed. It has been closed since it was destroyed by Hurricane Helene last year.

Man seriously injured in St. Pete shooting

A man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after he was shot Sunday night near the 1200 block of 22nd Street South, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.

Rod Wave arrested in Atlanta on drug and weapons charges

Atlanta police arrested rapper Rod Wave, also known as Rodarius Green, on multiple drug and weapon charges Friday

Good Samaritans pull man from burning car in Clearwater

A car caught fire Friday afternoon on Gulf to Bay Boulevard in Clearwater, and a man was trapped inside until good Samaritans ran over and dragged him to safety.

Local food bank serving 32% more people since government shutdown

Several non-profits and food banks are stepping up to help people affected by the government shutdown. One of them, Good Neighbors, said it has seen a 32% increase in the number of people it’s helping just over the past few weeks.

St. Pete Beach mayor proposes tolls for tourists to fund $200 million in repairs

Mayor Adrian Petrila says St. Pete Beach faces a $200 million infrastructure challenge. He says the city needs its funding to bring the city’s stormwater, sewer and utility systems up to good condition.

'People come for a purpose': CASA clothing swap gives clothing new life while helping local organization

With many families struggling, any help counts. In Gulfport, a monthly clothing swap is bringing the community together, offering free clothes and helping CASA, or Community Action Stops Abuse. They provide domestic violence support in Pinellas County.