Armed robbery suspect taken into custody after gunfight with St. Pete police
An officer-involved shooting that led to an armed robbery suspect being taken into custody is under investigation in St. Petersburg.
'It's significantly different': Hurricane Idalia brings flooding St. Pete neighborhood has never seen
Shore Acres in St. Pete shore is a neighborhood known for flooding, but neighbors say it's never been quite like what Hurricane Idalia brought. With several feet of water covering the roads, water reached front doors and garages and in some homes several inches of water.
Suspects in custody after shooting involving St. Pete officers: Authorities
Two suspects were taken into custody after an officer-involved shooting in an alley St. Petersburg Wednesday evening.
Hurricane Idalia: Monitoring power outages across Tampa Bay area
In addition to storm surge, Florida's Gulf Coast is experiencing widespread power outages after Hurricane Idalia made landfall and utility crews are beginning to respond.
Resident rescued from house fire in St. Pete as Idalia floods surge
Crews with St. Petersburg Fire Rescue rescued a resident from a house fire Wednesday afternoon as floods surrounded the home.
17-year-old killed in St. Petersburg shooting, detectives say
A 17-year-old was killed in a shooting in St. Petersburg on Wednesday afternoon, according to authorities.
Brandon Lowe carries the Rays offense with 4 RBIs in win over Yankees
Brandon Lowe homered and drove in four runs as the AL wild card-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Yankees 7-4 in a contentious matchup on Sunday and kept New York winless in series since June.
St. Pete receives $2.5M from grant program to remove lead hazards from homes
Lead-based paint is especially dangerous for children, and can cause damage to their brains and nervous systems. There’s a lot of lead paint in older homes in South St. Petersburg, city officials said.
The City of St. Petersburg extending sandbag hours ahead of potential tropical storm
The City of St. Petersburg is encouraging residents to pick up sandbags to prepare for a tropical storm that could develop in the Gulf of Mexico.
St. Pete student pilot killed in Maine plane crash
Authorities identified the two people killed in a Maine plane crash as a flight instructor and student.
Two men injured in shooting in St. Pete, authorities say
Two men were injured in a shooting on 17th Avenue South in St. Petersburg Thursday evening, authorities said.
New concussion research says youth football and hockey players' brain health may be fine
New local research suggests that kids playing football and hockey are not taking enough consistent hits to impact brain functioning over time.
St. Pete SunRunner passengers to pay fare after complaints of homeless riders
The SunRunner, the bus that shuttles riders between downtown St. Pete and St. Pete Beach, has been free since it launched last October, but the days of getting a free ride are coming to en end. .
St. Pete fire chief reinstated after allegations of bullying, discrimination
St. Petersburg Fire Chief James Large has been reinstated after being placed on administrative leave earlier this month amid allegations of bullying and discrimination.
Fare-free SunRunner could end sooner than planned due to increase in homeless riders
PSTA officials said while there are more homeless individuals at the beach now than before the SunRunner, the SunRunner isn't driving an increase in crime.
St. Petersburg police investigating rise in car thefts
St. Petersburg police are investigating a rise in car thefts that officers attribute to an epidemic of stolen Kias and Hyndais during the last three months.
Homeowners can save money with pool and deck maintenance tips
A pool can be a good investment for your home, but you've got to be proactive in maintaining it.
Dozens gather to celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day in St. Petersburg
Dozens of Ukrainian Americans came together Sunday in Downtown St. Petersburg to celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day, which is Thursday, Aug. 24th.
MLB to make decision on Rays’ Wander Franco amid allegations he had inappropriate relationship with a minor
The Tampa Bay Rays' star shortstop Wander Franco will find out his status Monday as Major League Baseball investigates allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a minor.
St. Pete wastewater spill has residents worried about water quality
Two days after a sizeable wastewater leak into St. Petersburg’s Riviera Bay, road repairs are complete but the threat to water quality still looms.