Wesley Chapel man arrested after 150 mph motorcycle chase across counties: FHP

Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a 19-year-old Wesley Chapel man after a high-speed motorcycle chase that began in Tampa and ended in St. Petersburg late Saturday night.

Florida measles cases: Doctors explain what it means for the community after confirming St. Pete case

Health department officials are closely monitoring the first confirmed case of measles in St. Petersburg after a student at a local high school tested positive for the highly contagious virus.

Car located in fatal Clearwater hit-and-run; Police looking for driver

Clearwater police say they have located the car that was involved in a hit-and-run that killed a 60-year-old man on Wednesday night.

Neighbors urge St. Pete leaders to end police cooperation agreement with ICE

Members of the St. Petersburg community are urging city leaders to cut ties between local police and federal immigration enforcement, saying the current agreement is creating fear and discouraging people from reporting crimes.

St. Pete police chief answers questions about ICE enforcement, safety in community forum

Immigration enforcement was a concern among some residents at a community policing forum Wednesday night in St. Petersburg, as the police chief answered many questions about warrants and violence seen in other cities.

St. Pete power struggle: Mayor Welch vows to press on with Gas Plant project

The redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District—home to Tropicana Field—is at a crossroads following the collapse of the previous Rays-Hines deal. 

St. Pete man crossing 22nd Avenue dies after being hit by vehicle: Police

A pedestrian who was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle Tuesday morning while crossing a road in St. Petersburg has passed away, according to the St. Pete Police Department.