New exhibit at Museum of Fine Arts features Japanese culture

The latest exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg is cultural couture with a historic tradition where every outfit sends a message.

Body found deep inside Weedon Island Preserve, SPPD says

A body was found deep inside Weedon Island Preserve on Friday, according to the St. Pete Police Department.

City of Tampa to ‘dust off’ pitch to Rays

After the Rays' announcement that they would not follow through with plans for a new stadium in downtown St. Pete, city officials in Tampa are seeing if there are any options on their side of the bay for a new stadium. 

Little League president accused of stealing money from organization: TSPD

A woman who served as president of Tarpon Springs Little League faces serious charges after police say she stole tens of thousands of dollars from the organization.

Rays fans react to team backing out of stadium deal: ‘I’m hurt by what’s going on’

The Tampa Bay Rays announced Wednesday they have pulled out of a new stadium deal with the City of St. Petersburg. One lingering question surrounding the team is where the Rays will go. 

Pinellas Juvenile Detention Center officer accused of beating up teen inmate: PCSO

A Department of Juvenile Justice Detention officer was arrested for child abuse on Wednesday after deputies say he slapped, pushed, and punched a teenage inmate, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.

Missing St. Pete teen’s bike found, sparking search near Weedon Island

St. Petersburg police say they have found a bicycle belonging to a missing and endangered teen who disappeared nearly two weeks ago, but they are still searching for him. 

Tampa Bay Rays nix stadium deal

The Tampa Bay Rays have officially pulled out of a deal to build a new stadium.

Moped rider seriously injured in Clearwater crash: First responders

A moped rider was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a crash on Sunset Point Road and Belcher Road in Clearwater, according to first responders. 

Man attempts to chase down girlfriend, rams random couple's car into concrete pole, killing woman: SPPD

A man who St. Petersburg police say was trying to chase down his girlfriend has been charged with first-degree murder after he assumed she was in a Honda Accord that he saw and intentionally forced it off the road and into a concrete pole.

Bird strike forces Allegiant Airlines flight to return to St. Pete

An Allegiant Air flight had to return to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport shortly after taking off on Tuesday after the plane hit a bird, officials with the airline confirmed.