Saint Petersburg FL

Pinellas County commissioners voted Tuesday to enact stricter regulations for retail pet stores. Why? Animal services handed out nearly 400 citations over the past year. The new rules will increase inspections and require better documentation of animal care practices. The regulations include more unannounced permit...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The city of St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival Inc. are getting ready for their annual parade celebrating and honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The 39th annual parade called "The Power of A Dream" will take place from 11 a.m. to 2...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida woman has been accused of killing two of her ex-husbands in separate incidents across different counties on the same day. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) reported that the woman, identified as Susan Avalon, 51, allegedly committed these acts on Wednesday. Sheriff...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – With Christmas Day landing on a Thursday this year, St. Petersburg officials are adjusting the calendar for city services. Residents who usually see trash trucks on Thursdays will need to be ready a day early. According to the city, residential trash and recycling trucks will...

Plans to transform a long-dormant landfill into a sprawling sports complex are on hold as questions regarding the extent of soil contamination at the site remain unanswered. Pinellas County Commissioners approved a $250,000 budget amendment Tuesday to complete subsurface investigation and engineering work at the...

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Kitty’s House of Pizza is aiming to open in the first quarter of 2026 at 4059 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, owner Steve Garrahan told Business Debut. The concept will prioritize takeout and delivery with limited indoor seating. What to Expect. Kitty’s...

“Get ready, St. Pete… Fusillo is coming!” says a sign posted at 905 Central Ave in St. Petersburg, where Fusillo Italian Pasta, a new “Nonna Approved” fast-casual restaurant is preparing for a January/February opening. “It’s going to be fresh, handmade pasta,” Alessandro Casali, who owns Fusillo...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A major crash on I-275 southbound is currently blocking 1 lane on Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and causing a significant backup. Drivers trying to leave Pinellas County and migrate to Manatee County, are faced with a delay nearing 1 hour1. As of 5:00 p. m., traffic...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Some Duke Energy customers across the Bay Area say they’re doing a double-take after opening their electric bills this month and finding unexpected deposits added on top of what they already owe. Several customers told FOX 13 they are being charged deposits that are sometimes...

James John Ripinski, 45, of Toledo, Ohio, was arrested yesterday after allegedly fleeing at high speed in a stolen vehicle along Newberry Road from Newberry to 34th Street and then crashing the car. The post Ohio man arrested for vehicle theft after allegedly fleeing at high speed along Newberry Road from Newberry...