Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg 2025: Here’s what to know before heading to the races
For a few days, the streets of St. Petersburg will roar with the sound of race cars for the 2025 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
Driver faces new charges in suspected DUI crash that killed man in St. Pete
The man accused of hitting and killing another man while driving impaired in St. Petersburg last month is back behind bars on new charges connected to the crash, records show.
Demonstrators in St. Pete rally for Ukraine, call for an end to war
Marking three years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, hundreds of people showed up with signs in St. Pete to show their support for Ukraine.
Accidental fire breaks out at St. Pete home, Lealman Fire Marshal says
An accidental fire broke out at St. Pete home on Saturday night, the Lealman Fire Marshal says.
St. Pete woman arrested for DUI manslaughter after hit-and-run Friday night: SPPD
A St. Pete woman has been arrested for DUI manslaughter after police say she struck and killed a man who was walking on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street S. on Friday night.
2 lawsuits filed over St. Petersburg’s high water bills, city provides relief to homeowners
This week, an attorney filed two lawsuits against the City of St. Petersburg for abnormally high water bills. This comes after thousands of customers received bills hundreds of dollars more and, in some cases, thousands of dollars more than typical bills.
St. Pete families left with extremely high water bills after hurricanes may be getting relief
Relief may be on the way for families in St. Petersburg who faced extremely high water bills following Hurricanes Helene and Milton after city council members passed a series of resolutions on Thursday.
Speer Foundation leader honored by Women’s Power Forum as they work to connect women of different fields
It started as an idea between two women who wanted to have an impact in the community, connect women from different fields and help them grow professionally and personally.
Nearly 1,000 students exposed to history and culture art at BAM! Festival
Over 950 students were exposed to all kinds of art at a BAM! (books, art, music) Festival outside the Mahaffey Theatre.
Portion of St. Pete Artworks' artists moving to new location
A portion of St. Pete Artworks' artists are moving to a new location on 1st Ave. N at the end of February, partially due to rising rent costs.
250 seniors return home 2 months after fire forced them out of St. Pete complex
Two months after being evacuated from their home, seniors at the Lutheran Apartments in St. Petersburg are back home.
St. Pete man dies after car veers off I-275, hits tree: FHP
A 53-year-old St. Pete man died after losing control of his SUV on I-275 and crashing into a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
North Beach at Fort De Soto Park reopens Monday months after hurricanes
After five months of restoration, a popular beach at Pinellas County's largest public park is reopening on Presidents' Day.
St. Pete kicks off inaugural 'Winter Pride' celebration in Grand Central District
For the first time ever, St. Petersburg – one of the top LGBTQ destinations in the country – is hosting a pride celebration known as 'Winter Pride,' which kicked off Sunday in the Grand Central District.
15-year-old boy shot while walking back into house: SPPD
A 15-year-old boy is recovering from injuries after he was shot in St. Pete on Saturday night, according to police.
Hurricane Milton crane collapse: Why city leaders say it wasn’t taken down before the storm
The crane collapse during Hurricane Milton raised a lot of questions from neighbors who wanted to know why it wasn’t taken down before the storm slammed the city with winds of more than 100 miles per hour.
St. Petersburg residents could face code violations amid hurricane rebuilds
St. Petersburg residents are still dealing with the aftermath of last year’s hurricanes. Many are now facing code enforcement violations for rebuilding their storm-damaged homes without proper permits.
St. Pete thespian troupe taking part in festival in Orlando
St. Paul Catholic School’s Thespian Troupe is preparing for the biggest performance of the season for the Florida State Junior Thespian Festival.
St. Pete approves $5M to improve drainage around Lake Maggiore after hurricanes caused flooding
The neighborhoods around Lake Maggiore are closer to flood protection after the St. Petersburg City Council signed off on a new project.
Family of 9-year-old boy who lost mother, grandfather in St. Pete tow truck crash seeking justice
The family of a 9-year-old boy who lost his mother and grandfather in a crash with a tow truck driver is seeking justice.