Former city employee: Safeguards should have flagged St. Pete woman’s $48K water bill
A former St. Petersburg water department employee is raising concerns about how the city handles high water bills, after one customer’s account ballooned to nearly $50,000.
Pinellas school employee accused of hitting 6-year-old child with autism with lunch box
A substitute classroom assistant is facing charges after Pinellas County deputies said he hit a child with autism with a lunch box, leaving a welt on the child's forehead.
The Nolen — A Rare Jewel Above Downtown St. Petersburg
Downtown St. Petersburg has become synonymous with art, culture, and coastal sophistication — and at the heart of it all, a new architectural icon has quietly emerged. The Nolen, a boutique 23-story tower developed by DDA Development and Backstreets Capital, is now complete and ready for immediate occupancy. With...
Red Mesa Mercado is St. Pete’s star for Mexi-Cali eats and world-class burritos
There’s something about this time of year that always has us craving tacos and a margarita (and probably some queso, too). With the news now out that Red Mesa Mercado is soon opening its long-awaited West St. Pete location, this felt like the perfect time to reacquaint ourselves with the EDGE District star.
Budget battle over bunker gear
The City of St. Petersburg is getting closer to approving its $1.1 billion budget, but not without some concerns from residents and council members over youth programming, utility rates and firefighter bunker gear. Genevieve Curtis reports.
Florida Man Allegedly Chases Officer On Howard Frankland Bridge
A Florida man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly following a law enforcement officer on the Howard Frankland Bridge, claiming he thought the patrol vehicle was fake.
St. Pete woman gets $1,500 credit on nearly $50,000 water bill, but questions remain
8 On Your Side is digging into St. Peterburg's water billing problems after a woman's bill hit nearly $50,000.
Pinellas County Sheriff To Follow New ‘Open Carry’ Ruling, But There Are Restrictions
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri has issued an updated statement, announcing his office will now follow guidance from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and cease enforcement of the state’s general ban on the open carry of firearms. This decision comes after the Attorney General...
St. Pete man arrested after father found shot to death with toddler in the...
A man was arrested Tuesday and charged with murder after a St. Petersburg father was fatally shot with his one-year-old daughter in the car.
Duke Energy taking measures for storm preparedness
Duke Energy Florida is investing heavily in a system that has the ability to decrease power outages, even in storms. Statistics show its promise. According to the company, self-healing technology can detect outages and then reroute power to the affected lines. This can happen in a quick timeframe, even in bad weather.
