St. Pete hosts affordable housing fair for those displaced by hurricanes

Hundreds of families are still in limbo, waiting to get back into their homes after the hurricanes, so the City of St. Petersburg hosted a rental housing fair Wednesday night to connect those in need with affordable housing options.

St. Pete organizations get financial boost from seized drug money

The St. Petersburg Police Department is turning drug money into something good for the community by supporting several organizations. This year, there’s a major focus on teens and youth.

Teen accused of killing woman in Tarpon Springs shooting: 'It is very sad'

A 15-year-old is sitting in jail and facing a first-degree murder charge in the shooting death of a 36-year-old mother in Tarpon Springs.

Discounted leases, flexible terms available Wednesday for Bay Area residents displaced by hurricanes

Nearly four months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton displaced thousands of residents across Florida's gulf coast, the City of St. Petersburg is teaming up with the Bay Area Apartment Association to help people find housing solutions.

St. Pete officials, lawmakers crafting bill to stop 'wakes' on flooded streets

Tampa Bay area lawmakers are working on a bill that would stop drivers from making waves in flooded streets, which was seen a lot during Hurricanes Helene and Milton. 

1 dead in Tarpon Springs shooting: Police

One person is dead after a shooting along Starlight Cove in Tarpon Springs Monday evening, according to officers. 

Historic Beach Theatre targeting summer 2025 reopening after hurricanes caused setbacks

St. Pete Beach's 'The Beach Theatre' celebrated its 85th Anniversary on Sunday. Now, the theater that has sat on Corey Ave. since January 1940 has a reopening date.

Duke Energy: Power outage reported in downtown St. Pete

A large power outage was reported in downtown St. Petersburg Friday evening, leaving thousands without power, according to Duke Energy. 

Pinellas County Schools adopts new panic alert system

There have been multiple safety changes in schools across the Tampa Bay area since the 2018 Parkland school shooting, and Pinellas County Schools will soon make its latest safety upgrade with a new panic alert system.

Woman accused of stealing more than $200K from disabled elderly woman: SPPD

A woman faces felony charges after St. Petersburg police say she stole more than $200,000 from a disabled elderly woman over a four-year period.

Dunedin art exhibit trying to break down stigma by highlighting addicts' stories

A new exhibition at the Dunedin Fine Art Center, ‘Faces of Addiction,’ hopes to eliminate the stigma and misconceptions associated with addiction.