St. Pete tattoo parlor offers to cover up hate and racist symbols for free
A St. Petersburg tattoo shop wants to help people move past hate by offering cover-ups on racist ink -- for free.
A St. Petersburg tattoo shop wants to help people move past hate by offering cover-ups on racist ink -- for free.
Doctors say many factors contributing to Florida's rise in COVID-19
Friday marks the second straight day of a record increase in COVID-19 cases in Florida. The Florida Department of Health reported at least 1,900 new cases, continuing a 10-day spike.
Friday marks the second straight day of a record increase in COVID-19 cases in Florida. The Florida Department of Health reported at least 1,900 new cases, continuing a 10-day spike.
Leaders at every level debate making masks mandatory
In every level of government, from federal to local, officials have encouraged the wearing of masks or cloth face covers to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
In every level of government, from federal to local, officials have encouraged the wearing of masks or cloth face covers to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Centuries of systemic racism affects even the dead in Tampa Bay area
The national conversation around racial inequality and injustice reemphasizes the systemic racism throughout America’s past and historians say examples are seen in the lost African American graves being rediscovered in the Tampa Bay area.
The national conversation around racial inequality and injustice reemphasizes the systemic racism throughout America’s past and historians say examples are seen in the lost African American graves being rediscovered in the Tampa Bay area.
Leaders float idea of celebrity mask promotions as COVID-19 cases in Millennials grows
Hillsborough and Pinellas county officials are practically begging people to wear masks over their nose and mouth while in public as the rates of positive COVID-19 cases nearly double.
Hillsborough and Pinellas county officials are practically begging people to wear masks over their nose and mouth while in public as the rates of positive COVID-19 cases nearly double.
'Significant' outbreak of COVID-19 reported at Pinellas County jail
Right now, the Pinellas County sheriff says his agency is working to contain a “significant” outbreak of COVID-19 at the county jail.
Right now, the Pinellas County sheriff says his agency is working to contain a “significant” outbreak of COVID-19 at the county jail.
One injured following St. Petersburg house fire
Four people managed to escape a house fire early Thursday morning, with one person needing treatment for minor burns.
Four people managed to escape a house fire early Thursday morning, with one person needing treatment for minor burns.
After nearly 55 years in business, Wagon Wheel Flea Market to close permanently
A landmark flea market in Pinellas Park will not be reopening after the coronavirus shutdown. With "a heavy heart," the owners of the Wagon Wheel and Mustang Flea Markets announced Wednesday that they are closing for good.
A landmark flea market in Pinellas Park will not be reopening after the coronavirus shutdown. With "a heavy heart," the owners of the Wagon Wheel and Mustang Flea Markets announced Wednesday that they are closing for good.
Families of loved ones who died of COVID-19 sue Pinellas County nursing home
The families of two former residents of a Pinellas County nursing home are suing the facility, claiming management put profits before people’s lives.
The families of two former residents of a Pinellas County nursing home are suing the facility, claiming management put profits before people’s lives.
Police make arrest in deadly home invasion, say other suspects may be on the run
A 19-year-old man accused of murdering a USF St. Petersburg student in May during a home invasion is now behind bars, but police believe multiple people may have been involved in the killing
A 19-year-old man accused of murdering a USF St. Petersburg student in May during a home invasion is now behind bars, but police believe multiple people may have been involved in the killing
Temple Terrace fire inspector charged with 20 counts of child pornography
Pinellas County deputies arrested Casey Hannah, 40, and charged him with 20 counts of child pornography.
Pinellas County deputies arrested Casey Hannah, 40, and charged him with 20 counts of child pornography.
Redington Shores zoning board votes down proposal for strict occupancy regulations on rental properties
Some beach rental owners are concerned proposed restrictions could put them out of the business. It's part of an effort to crack down on noise complaints in Redington Shores.
Some beach rental owners are concerned proposed restrictions could put them out of the business. It's part of an effort to crack down on noise complaints in Redington Shores.
Bay Area law enforcement make small changes, reinforce existing policies on use-of-force
The Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg police departments say their policies are sufficient but are reminding officers of the rules. Sarasota PD banned choke-holds. But for the most part, Bay Area law enforcement are only making small changes in response to big outcry for reform.
The Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg police departments say their policies are sufficient but are reminding officers of the rules. Sarasota PD banned choke-holds. But for the most part, Bay Area law enforcement are only making small changes in response to big outcry for reform.
St. Pete to lose millions from canceling Pride
The Pride flag is flying at St. Petersburg City Hall – though this year the global pandemic means the celebrations and the main parade won’t be happening.
The Pride flag is flying at St. Petersburg City Hall – though this year the global pandemic means the celebrations and the main parade won’t be happening.
Dr. Carter Woodson museum provides context during pivotal moment in African American history
The nation is looking to learn from this pivotal moment in the Black Lives Matter movement and the African American History Museum in St. Petersburg is helping provide some context through its programming, but the museum faces an ongoing funding disparity at a time when Bay Area residents need it most.
The nation is looking to learn from this pivotal moment in the Black Lives Matter movement and the African American History Museum in St. Petersburg is helping provide some context through its programming, but the museum faces an ongoing funding disparity at a time when Bay Area residents need it most.
Three Pinellas County law enforcement agencies announce coming procedural changes
In the two weeks since George Floyd’s death, there has been a growing movement calling for real, positive changes at local police departments to address racism and brutality.
In the two weeks since George Floyd’s death, there has been a growing movement calling for real, positive changes at local police departments to address racism and brutality.
Developers eye St. Pete over other cities crippled by COVID-19
The growth St. Petersburg was seeing before the pandemic struck may have slowed but has, by no means, stopped according to the city’s development administrator.
The growth St. Petersburg was seeing before the pandemic struck may have slowed but has, by no means, stopped according to the city’s development administrator.
Turtle watchers: Fill in beach umbrella holes during nesting season
As sea turtle nesting season gets underway, conservation groups are reminding beachgoers to fill in umbrella holes and remove other hazards from the beach to allow baby turtles the best chance at making their way to the water.
As sea turtle nesting season gets underway, conservation groups are reminding beachgoers to fill in umbrella holes and remove other hazards from the beach to allow baby turtles the best chance at making their way to the water.
Day 8 of protests in St. Pete remain peaceful
Hundreds of people gathered at City Hall and marched around downtown on Saturday, June 6, 2020, marking the eighth consecutive day of protests.
Hundreds of people gathered at City Hall and marched around downtown on Saturday, June 6, 2020, marking the eighth consecutive day of protests.
St. Pete couple arrested for abusing, permanently scarring 6-year-old boy
A St. Petersburg couple is behind bars, accused of abusing a 6-year-old boy in their home for several years.
A St. Petersburg couple is behind bars, accused of abusing a 6-year-old boy in their home for several years.