Saint Petersburg FL

Featured picture for "St. Petersburg man dies after being struck by vehicle"

St. Petersburg man dies after being struck by vehicle

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - Larry Darnell Brown, a 61-year-old resident of St. Petersburg, has died from injuries sustained in a pedestrian-involved traffic crash late Sunday. Brown was crossing 4th Street South from east to west shortly after 9 p.m. on February 8 when he entered the path of a southbound white 2025...
Featured picture for "19-Year-Old Arrested After 150 MPH Motorcycle Chase From Tampa to Pinellas County"

19-Year-Old Arrested After 150 MPH Motorcycle Chase From Tampa to Pinellas County

TAMPA, FLa- A 19-year-old Wesley Chapel man was arrested Friday night following a high-speed motorcycle pursuit that began in Tampa and ended in Pinellas County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP officials say an aviation unit observed several motorcycles riding recklessly and racing along Westshore...
Featured picture for "3 men in US illegally linked to burglary arrested after traffic stop: HCSO"

3 men in US illegally linked to burglary arrested after traffic stop: HCSO

SUN CITY CENTER, Fla. (WFLA)—A traffic stop led to the arrest of three men in the United States illegally, linked to a burglary. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, homeowners returned home and reported a break-in on Jan. 24, around 3:35 p.m. on West Kenyon Avenue. The sliding glass door was...
Featured picture for "Florida Snowmobilers Rescued After Getting Lost in Pisgah State Park"

Florida Snowmobilers Rescued After Getting Lost in Pisgah State Park

CHESTERFIELD, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Two snowmobilers from Florida were rescued Saturday evening after becoming disoriented in Pisgah State Park as temperatures plunged into the single digits, authorities said. New Hampshire Fish and Game Conservation Officers were alerted around 6:36 p.m. by State Police dispatch that...
Featured picture for "Florida strawberry growers claim harm from unfairly low-priced imports"

Florida strawberry growers claim harm from unfairly low-priced imports

During the winter, when other states face freezing temperatures, Florida’s warm weather provides an excellent climate for strawberries to grow. According to the Florida Strawberry Growers Association, Florida produces about 15% of the country’s strawberries grown during that time of the year. But some of that share...
Featured picture for "Tampa Bay's first Whataburger opens this week in Largo"

Tampa Bay’s first Whataburger opens this week in Largo

The doors of Tampa Bay's first Whataburger will open in Largo on Thursday. Why it matters: The popular fast-food chain hails from Texas and is a staple in North Florida — with dozens of locations north of Gainesville. Driving the news: The first 100 guests in line on Thursday...
Featured picture for "Measles is spreading across Florida. The state's updates lag more than a week"

Measles is spreading across Florida. The state’s updates lag more than a week

New cases of measles are popping up across Florida, with 15 illnesses confirmed statewide, according to data from the Florida Department of Health. But other cases, including 20 in Collier County and one in Pinellas County, don't show up on the department's website. It updates every Thursday, and by then the...
Featured picture for "St. Petersburg Man Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle On 4th Street South"

St. Petersburg Man Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle On 4th Street South

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A pedestrian has died following a late-night collision in St. Petersburg on Sunday. The St. Petersburg Police Department identified the victim as 61-year-old Larry Darnell Brown. The incident took place shortly after 9 p.m. Brown was attempting to cross from the east to the west...
Featured picture for "The St. Petersburg Science Festival returns"

The St. Petersburg Science Festival returns

ST. PETERSBURG — Jobs in science, technology, engineering and math are projected to boom in the next decade. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects STEM occupations to grow by more than 8% from 2024 to 2034. To encourage the next generation to fill some of those openings, the...
Featured picture for "Contractor to reimburse homeowner after sewer line is ruptured during fiber installation"

Contractor to reimburse homeowner after sewer line is ruptured during fiber installation

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A $100 million fiber optic internet expansion in St. Pete is frustrating homeowners, saying crews installing the cables are damaging their property. One family waited for months to get reimbursed for a ruptured sewer line but after we reached out to the contractor, the subcontractor that dug...

Trending Posts