Saint Petersburg FL

Two men were arrested after authorities say they attempted to block Florida Department of Transportation crews who were painting over a local street mural.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - As thousands of boaters hit the water this Labor Day weekend, the St. Petersburg Police Department’s Marine Unit is stepping up patrols across Tampa Bay. What we know:. Officers are watching for boaters under the influence, unsafe speeds in no-wake zones and inexperienced operators on...

TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — The FBI raided two self-proclaimed church leaders this week, accusing them of running a ministry built on forced labor, fraud, and abuse. According to the Durham County Sheriff's Office (DCSO), 56-year-old Michelle Brannon was arrested in Tampa, and David Taylor was taken into custody in Durham,...

Six military Veterans living at Freedom Plaza will be on board Sept. 16 when the 54th Mission of the Honor Flight of West Central Florida takes off to Washington, D.C. The Tampa-based nonprofit organization’s stated purpose is to transport as many American Veterans as possible to our nation’s capital to visit...

Hurricanes Helene and Milton had major impacts on the Tampa Bay area last year. Wade Swikle, CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving and Storage, saw it firsthand. To provide peace of mind, the company has created a hurricane storage program for community members. Individuals can store one box at the company’s...

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. – A Tampa man is being held in Hillsborough County Jail after an investigation by the Pinellas Park Police Department led to an arrest warrant for kidnapping and domestic battery. The charges stem from an incident on August 27, 2025, where witnesses reported seeing the suspect, Pedro Daniel...

Progressive People’s Action, with help from the nonprofit civil rights organization, filed a motion to intervene in a restaurant owner’s attempt to compel the city to enforce a statute banning overnight public sleeping.

A Bay area organization is looking to joins an ongoing legal battle between the city of St. Petersburg and a business owner.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A 56-year-old man was killed Thursday when his boat crashed into a small island near Bay Pines Bridge and War Veterans Park in Pinellas County. Officials said Pal Pataki was the only person on board and was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the crash is still under investigation by the...

It was incorrectly reported in a local news outlet a couple of days ago that Buya Ramen was “to close permanently” because they “could not come to terms on a lease renewal”. I spoke to the Owner/Founder of Buya, Michael Sponaugle, via telephone yesterday. They already...