St. Pete Jai Alai group works to keep sport alive 50 years after Tampa Jai Alai closure
For almost 50 years, Tampa Jai Alai was where many players and longtime fans of the game came out before the fronton closed in 1998. However, not everyone has forgotten.
Off-duty St. Pete Beach district fire chief arrested after assaulting bicyclist, deputies say
An off-duty district fire chief was suspended without pay after being arrested on Thursday afternoon, according to officials.
Nonprofit launches ‘Re-imagine St. Pete’ to address food desert and hunger in South St. Petersburg
A lot of focus in St. Pete has been on redevelopment, including a potential new Rays stadium and redevelopment project.
St. Pete rainbow street mural defaced about a week before Pride Month
About a week before the start of Pride Month, locals in St. Pete said the rainbow street mural in the Grand Central District has been defaced twice in less than one week.
Nursing home employee accused of slapping patient on the face
A woman who worked at a St. Petersburg nursing and rehabilitation center is under arrest, accused of slapping a patient on the face.
2 men accused of stealing cooking oil from St. Pete restaurant: Police
Two men were arrested early Wednesday morning after St. Petersburg police say they broke into Metro Diner and stole cooking oil.
St. Pete Beach couple shares Water Wise landscape
A St. Pete Beach couple has ditched the lawnmower in favor of a water-thrifty landscape, and now they're being recognized for it.
Geane Herrera dies in fiery motorcycle crash on Gandy Boulevard: Reports
Former UFC fighter Geane Herrera was killed in a motorcycle crash in Pinellas County over the weekend, according to TMZ.
Suspect arrested in St. Pete sexual assault 7 years later after DNA matches evidence: SPPD
The St. Petersburg Police Department made a breakthrough in a 2017 sexual assault case with the help of advanced DNA technology.
St. Pete council feels ‘pressure’ on tight timeline, not enough meetings planned on Rays stadium agreement
St. Petersburg's city council is scheduled to meet in June about the Tampa Bay Rays' new stadium agreement with the goal of taking a final vote by July 11 – a fast pace for council members.
Tampa Bay Tech conference expected to draw over 1,000 to St. Pete
In two days, tech moguls from across the area will hold a meeting of the minds.
Undercover detective poses as teen, man caught trying to pay child for sex: St. Pete Police
An Apollo Beach man was arrested on Friday after police discovered that he was trying to have sex with a minor, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Man dies after losing control of motorcycle in St. Petersburg, police say
A Riverview man died at the scene of a crash in St. Petersburg early on Sunday morning, according to police.
Exhibit at St. Petersburg museum features paintings that captures wildlife on canvas
Before photography allowed people from all over the world to see wild animals from all over, artists traveled to those locations to capture on canvas the wildlife in far-reaching places.
Community groups, residents urge St. Pete to strike better deal for Rays stadium, redevelopment
The City of St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay Rays are negotiating a $6 billion stadium and redevelopment agreement for the area around the proposed new ballpark in the footprint of Tropicana Field.
Bay Pines VA program tailored toward health needs of women veterans
Bay Pines VA is offering comprehensive care for women who served our country in the Armed Forces.
St. Pete Beach City Council discusses potential ‘Freebee’ shuttle service expansion
More data is needed before St. Pete Beach City Council decides whether to move forward with expanding the ‘Freebee’ service.
Arrest made after road rage leads to stabbing near St. Pete elementary school: Police
A man faces an attempted murder charge after St. Petersburg police say he stabbed another man "numerous times" during a road rage incident.
Man accused in violent 2017 St. Pete sexual assault arrested
Nearly seven years after St. Petersburg police say a woman was violently attacked and sexually assaulted, her accused attacker has been arrested.