St. Pete man suspected of kidnapping ex-girlfriend multiple times turns himself in
A man suspected of kidnapping his former girlfriend at least three times turned himself in to authorities on Thursday.
1 dead after St. Pete man driving under the influence hits car head-on: SPPD
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA)— A St. Petersburg man was arrested after a deadly head-on collision, the St. Petersburg Police Department announced. Brett McClelland, 41, was driving a Subaru Outback in the westbound lanes on the 7800 block of 38th Avenue North on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., when he swerved into oncoming...
Woman receives $2K water bill
Months after the City of St. Petersburg claimed its water billing issues were resolved, residents are still opening shocking bills — and getting little to no help. Genevieve Curtis reports.
‘You’re a danger to the community’: Judge scolds man accused of driving 8 blocks...
A man who was arrested after investigators said he hit and killed a woman riding an e-bike in Gulfport had his first appearance before a judge on Monday.
Historically St. Pete: The 100-year-old cafeteria craze that reshaped dining in St. Pete
At St. Pete Rising, we are constantly providing comprehensive coverage on everything new and coming soon to the Sunshine City, but we think it’s also important to take a look back at our city's rich history. Historically St. Pete, a monthly column on St. Pete Rising written by Executive...
Central St. Pete’s Tasty Treats Café is a hidden gem with fresh-baked breakfast, lunch...
One of St. Pete’s best local spots is hidden right in the middle of town. Located in Central Oak Park, Tasty Treats Café is a gem, serving fantastic meals from morning through night. Tasty Treats Café has become a favorite with neighbors since opening two years ago, thanks in large part to its scratch-made offerings...
Treasure Island in ‘recovery mode’ one year after Hurricane Helene
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. - As Monica Pepe stood in front of her condo in the La Costa Brava complex in Treasure Island, she got emotional. "I can usually talk about this," Pepe said. Perhaps the gravity of the past year, though, and the anniversary of the reason why it has...
‘It’s a safety issue’: Many streetlights still out 1 year after hurricanes, Pinellas County...
Streetlights on Causeway Boulevard were out Wednesday night, and some poles with two lights only had one working going down Coronado Drive.
Bear hunt: Permit lottery draws 160K applications amid unlikely protest
More than 160,000 applied for Florida’s first bear hunt in 10 years, but many are using the permit system to protest, not participate.
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Three In Major Drug And Gun Bust
TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has arrested three individuals and recovered multiple firearms, ammunition, and narcotics following the execution of a search warrant at a residence on East Grove Avenue in Tampa. On Tuesday, HCSO deputies and SWAT Team members served a court-authorized...
