From Philly to the Sunshine City: The Violet Stone’s St. Pete story

A taste of Philadelphia has found a new home in St. Petersburg, Florida, and it's called The Violet Stone. Owner Daniel Fekete, a Philly native, brought the flavors of his hometown to the Sunshine City, establishing a restaurant that stands out from the crowd.

Florida Holocaust Museum reopens Tuesday. Here's a look at what's new

More than a year after closing for $8 million in upgrades, the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg officially reopened on Tuesday. Holocaust survivors and their families cut the ribbon on Tuesday. 

Tractor-trailer bursts into flames from fuel leak after overturning: FHP

A tractor-trailer erupted in flames from a fuel leak on the exit ramp leading from northbound I-275 to SR-690 after the driver failed to negotiate a curve, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

New book brings to life 1949 Crystal Beach murder, manhunt

Author MF Gross discovered the story of the 1949 Crystal Beach murder while flipping through an old book. When he read eyewitness descriptions of what happened, he was captivated.

Man dies after being shot in car with child inside: SPPD

St. Pete police are investigating a homicide after they say someone shot a man who then crashed his car with an 18-month-old girl inside.

Heat detector equipped in PCSO vehicles saves K-9's life

Heatstroke is the most common cause of death for law enforcement K-9s, Sergeant Mike Kilian with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 Unit, said. 

Texas man arrested for DUI after St. Pete man dies in Gandy Blvd. crash: FHP

A Texas man has been arrested for a DUI after his Chevy Silverado collided with an electric bicycle, killing a St. Pete man, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Man accused of abusing a child for multiple years inside his home

A Pinellas Park man is behind bars after police say he had been sexually abusing a child at his home for several years.

Pinellas bus driver arrested for possessing child porn: PCSO

A bus driver for Pinellas County Schools has been arrested for possessing child pornography, according to the sheriff's office.

Lightning postpones Gibbs football game as team seeks to honor players killed by strike 55 years ago

Sunday will mark 55 years since tragedy struck Gibbs High School in St. Petersburg. Two football players were hit by lightning during a practice huddle on the field and killed on Sept, 7, 1970. The school and the team gathered to honor their families during a special ceremony.

FDLE child porn investigation ends with arrest of Largo man

A Largo man has been charged with 15 counts of child porn possession after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement found digital images and video files showing sexual abuse of children.

Former police officer arrested for traveling to meet child for sex: PPPD

A 73-year-old man who spent 10 years as a Pinellas Park police officer faces serious charges after investigators say he tried to meet an 11-year-old girl for sex.

Longtime art outreach program trying to overcome funding cuts through 'Pay-to-Paint' fundraisers

On a Sunday afternoon at Allendale United Methodist Church, little kids are all smiles as they spread paint all over an old school bus. Every stroke of paint helps NOMADstudio's art outreach programs.