Pelican Pub reopens after treating for bed bugs

A downtown St. Pete bar that was at the center of a health scare is back open. The Pelican Pub closed its doors for two days after multiple patrons complained about contracting a skin rash from allegedly sitting on the same bench.

Baffled condo owners asked for $17,000 each to pay for building repairs

Residents of a condo complex in St. Petersburg were told they have to pay $1,000 extra a month for the next 15 months for necessary repairs.

Pinellas sheriff to give details into 'use of force' investigation centered around man's death

In August, a 31-year-old man died after Pinellas County deputies used a stun gun on him, prompting an internal investigation in the department. Over two months later, the Pinellas County sheriff will announce those results.

Mayor: Rays formally ask to pursue Montreal plan

St. Pete mayor Rick Kriseman says the Tampa Bay Rays have formally asked to explore a deal that would allow them to play part of their season in Montreal.

Gulfport-born artist turns metal into marvels

From beautiful murals to impressive sculptures, there are many gifted artists in the Bay Area.

Cross-Bay ferry sets sail on its inaugural voyage ahead of Friday's launch

The Cross-Bay ferry will be back for a third year in the Tampa Bay area with its first voyage taking place Wednesday morning -- but it won't open officially to the public until Friday.

After customers come down with rash, St. Pete pub rips out bench, treats building for bed bugs

One live bed bug and one dead bed bug were found inside Pelican Pub Tuesday afternoon following an inspection by the health department after a customer complained of a rash she believes she got after sitting on one of the benches inside the bar.

'The Courageous 12' in St. Pete honored with permanent plaque

The St. Petersburg Police Department unveiled a plaque Tuesday dedicated to a group of trailblazing African American officers known as the "Courageous 12."

"Crazy": Number of prohibited firearms at Bay Area airports doubled in October, TSA says

Airport security officers at Bay Area airports are collecting a record number of firearms, according to statistics released by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Registered sex offender arrested after Pinellas County woman reports childhood abuse, detectives say

A Pinellas County woman came forward more than two decades after, she said, she was sexually assaulted as a child, authorities announced. It led to the arrest of a registered sex offender.

Video shows suspect kicking over table in interview room

The suspect who got a kick out of destroying a desk at Clearwater Police Headquarters also faces charges for allegedly assaulting a police officer.

Driver hospitalized after crash snaps power pole in half

Police in Clearwater say a pickup truck snapped a power pole in half during a crash just west of U.S. 19 this morning.

Roofing material comes loose from truck, knocks pedestrian unconscious

Police in Clearwater say a pedestrian was knocked out by a piece of roofing material that came loose from a passing truck this morning.

FHP: Trooper's patrol car hit by driver who didn't move over

Cpl. Justin Bloom was trying to keep construction workers safe Thursday night on U-S 19 when he saw a car coming from behind.

Truck crashes into Treasure Island home; structure condemned

A truck slammed into a Treasure Island home with enough force that it knocked the building off its foundation, officials say.