Saint Petersburg FL

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — For the fifth straight year, Florida lawmakers are pushing to change the state bird from the mockingbird to the flamingo — and this time, the effort appears to be gaining momentum. The mockingbird has been Florida’s official state bird for nearly 100 years, but...

Tucked along the sun-drenched shores of Indian Rocks Beach sits a bright blue building that locals speak about with the kind of reverence usually reserved for religious experiences. The Original Crabby Bill’s isn’t trying to impress anyone with white tablecloths or fancy presentations—they’re too busy serving some of...

Gone are the days of free parking at Indian Rocks Beach, the lone beach in Pinellas County that has allowed all visitors to leave their cars at beach accesses without cost.

Local diners trust restaurants to serve safe food in clean environments. That trust depends on eateries following state health standards to protect customers from foodborne illness and unsafe conditions. As someone who eats out frequently with family and friends, I believe it's important to share the inspection...

State food and health officials closed Anthony & Luca's Pizza Kitchen for a day after a recent inspection found 20 violations during a complaint-driven inspection. The Pinellas County, Florida, pizza spot at 4687 Park Boulevard in Pinellas Park was temporarily closed on November 5, 2025, after state inspectors from...

Her voice is a honeyed blend of old-Florida southern charm and steely sportswoman grit. It’s in a lower register and slightly raspy – her childhood nickname was “Froggy” – and for nearly four decades, it reverberated through Tampa Bay living rooms like a friend who came to visit, and tell you what was what, virtually...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Faith groups in Pinellas County wanted to give the community a way to remember those who died this year while experiencing homelessness. The public and outreach groups paid their respects on Friday at a church in downtown St. Petersburg to honor those in the homeless community who died this year.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The St. Petersburg Police Department said the body of a man was found inside a sunken pickup truck in St. Pete Saturday morning. Police said a caller reported the upside-down vehicle at around 7:30 a.m. near 62nd Avenue North and Bayou Grande Boulevard. When first responders arrived,...

A months-long investigation had led to the arrest of a suspect in a deadly shooting at a Hillsborough County RV park, authorities said Friday.

TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — After a difficult year rebuilding from the back-to-back hurricanes, Treasure Island’s holiday lighted boat parade is returning to the waters of Boca Ciega Bay on Saturday evening. The parade is set to begin at 5:45 p.m. and will weave through the inlets of Boca...