Saint Petersburg FL

TAMPA, Fla. — St. Petersburg is one step closer to buying a tract of railroad land to convert into a trail downtown, connecting the historic gas plant district to the Pinellas Trail. “The City of St. Petersburg and CSX have been duking it out, but they were able to...

FLORIDA — Two people riding an electric scooter were critically injured Friday evening in a hit-and-run crash, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to the intersection of Gulfport Boulevard and Luana Lane South around 7:20 p.m. after multiple 911 callers reported two people lying in...

With the hustle and commotion of Black Friday sales hitting the city, the St. Petersburg Police Department took to social media to share some wisdom on keeping the shopping spree safe and jolly. On their official Facebook page, they posted a video with a caption saying, "Black Friday is here! Here are a few quick...

TAMPA - The Salvation Army Angel Tree program makes sure Santa comes to every house. "I can tell you in Hillsborough County, the support has been overwhelming," said Major Mark Woodcock of the Tampa Hillsborough County Salvation Army. "Toys are very expensive. And so, we're very thankful for the generosity...

After a cold start to the weekend, temperatures rebound to seasonal highs in the 70s Saturday afternoon in Tampa Bay. Conditions remain dry and pleasant Saturday with mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies with highs right around average for this time of year at 77° in downtown Tampa. Expect even warmer temps and...

The relief flight to Jamaica didn’t unfold the way Dr. Jomo Cousins had planned. It was a challenge from the start. The original charter had a technical issue. An 8 a.m. departure didn’t happen until nearly 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12. It was a flight of setbacks,...

A 9-month-old Skye Terrier mix named Terry, found as a stray weighing just 9 pounds and initially shy, is now available for adoption through 4 Lucky Dogs Pet Rescue in Valrico for a $620 adoption fee.

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — A veteran working at the Bay Pines VA recently discovered a book in the archives that details the life of the first African American woman to work there in the 1940s. It’s a piece of history that he was hoping to share with the woman’s...

A Tampa woman was arrested after authorities said she caused a crash while under the influence Thanksgiving night.

Between film screenings, acting classes and live events, nearly 20,000 people flocked to St. Petersburg’s Green Light Cinema last year. Theater owner Mike Hazlett wants to feed them more than just popcorn and soda. Hazlett and his wife, Sue, are opening Green Light Lounge + Kitchen this month at...