Rays stadium deal: MLB commissioner gets involved in stadium talks, meets with Pinellas County officials
The commissioner of Major League Baseball is getting involved in the Rays' stadium talks and leaning on public officials. He had a meeting Monday afternoon with the Pinellas County Commission Chair, Kathleen Peters, and the County Administrator, Barry Burton.
St. Pete Beach residents impacted by Hurricane Milton still waiting for permits: 'Extremely frustrating'
It's now been two months since Hurricane Milton caused extensive damage throughout the Tampa Bay area. Many are in the process of rebuilding, but others in St. Pete Beach say they’ve hit a standstill because they say the city still hasn’t the permits needed to make the proper repairs.
D-SNAP application site opens at Tropicana Field for Pinellas County hurricane victims
More help is coming to Hurricane victims this time in the form of food assistance.
Motorcyclist dies after crash with tractor trailer in Lealman, FHP says
A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a tractor trailer Friday in Lealman, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Clearwater Police Department holds annual 'Shop with a Cop' event
Christmas came early for 40 children thanks to the Clearwater Police Department's annual Shop with a Cop event.
St. Pete organization planning free grocery market in designated 'food desert'
This holiday season, many families are facing hunger and food insecurity. One St. Petersburg organization has plans to help feed more neighbors in the new year and create a new free neighborhood market in a designated food desert.
2 firefighters hit by SUV at Safety Harbor fire station
Two Safety Harbor firefighters are recovering from injuries after being hit by an SUV at a fire station, officials confirmed on Friday.
Holiday art show highlights wide-ranging talent of Bay Area artists
For 38 years, Wondrous, Dunedin Fine Art Center’s annual holiday show and sale, has been featuring fine arts and crafts by local artists.
Man killed, woman critically hurt in St. Pete motorcycle crash
A man died and a woman was critically injured in a motorcycle crash at a St. Petersburg intersection on Thursday night, police said.
Clearwater woman becomes enraged after not getting sauce in Raising Cane's order, police say
A Clearwater woman got quite upset when she didn't get sauce in her Raising Cane's order, and now she's facing criminal charges.
Police identify body found in lake at Vinoy Golf Club
St. Petersburg police have identified the man found dead in a lake at the Vinoy Golf Club on Wednesday morning.
Teen shot while trying to carjack man outside restaurant, St. Pete police say
An 18-year-old suspect is in the hospital and facing charges after St. Petersburg police say the man he tried to carjack outside a restaurant shot him.
St. Pete leaders vote to approve funds for Rays new stadium
Leaders in St. Petersburg plan to take a crucial vote Thursday on the approval of bonds needed to finance the city's portion of a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Man found dead in lake at Vinoy Golf Club: Police
St. Petersburg police are investigating after a man was found dead in a lake at the Vinoy Golf Club in the Snell Isle area on Wednesday morning.
Man hospitalized after St. Pete shooting in parking lot: SPPD
A man was shot during an altercation in a parking lot in St. Petersburg Wednesday evening.
Bay Area beachside residents still awaiting permits for hurricane damage
Rebuilding Yarisi Valero’s Madeira Beach home has been at a standstill for over a month.
St. Pete restaurants sharing staff as hurricane recovery continues
Some St. Petersburg servers say they are lucky to be working as restaurant and hospitality workers in Pinellas County, which is struggling to recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
How Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce is supporting business owners after storms
Since Sept., Diane Burrill hasn’t waited on customers at Wahoo’s Bayside Pub and Grill in Redington Shores.
Pinellas Co. cold weather shelters opening up as temperatures fall
Pinellas County cold weather shelters are opening on Tuesday night, according to the Homeless Leadership Alliance.
Man accused of gunning down ex-girlfriend in front of her kids at St. Pete cemetery in 2021 captured in Mexico
Police say a TikTok post led to the arrest of St. Petersburg’s most wanted criminal who is accused of shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend while she held their baby on her lap and her four-year-old sat nearby in 2021.