Inside Tropicana Field: Roof repairs complete, interior renovations in full swing
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — For the first time since Hurricane Milton ripped open its roof more than a year ago, Tropicana Field is officially weather-tight again — a milestone that clears the way for a massive push on long-delayed interior repairs. City officials said the last of the...
St. Pete police arrest 16-year-old high school student accused of bringing gun to campus
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A St. Pete high school student is facing charges after police say he brought a gun to campus. The St. Pete Police Department says a 16-year-old 11th grader brought the gun in his backpack Tuesday at Northeast High School, located in the area of 16th Street North.
ER Doctors warn of e-bike dangers as serious injuries spike, crashes increase around Tampa...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Doctors at Orlando Health in Pinellas County said they see e-bike and e-scooter-related injuries every single day in their emergency room, and they warn it’s more serious than people might think. What we know:. Dr. Traci Ryan works in emergency medicine at Orlando Health Bayfront...
Judge gives life sentence to man who rammed semi-truck into Tampa nightclub
A Hillsborough County judge sentenced Dylan Fogel to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of killing Giovanni Soto when he crashed a semi-truck into a Tampa strip club in August 2024.
Central Florida Man Arrested for Stealing Fire Engine, Causing Hit-and-Run
A Central Florida man was arrested for stealing a fire engine and causing a hit-and-run crash. Tampa Police officers quickly recovered the stolen fire engine and arrested the suspect after the incident. Preliminary information suggested that at approximately 9:25am, 59-year-old Warren Scudder stole the local fire...
USF St. Petersburg Professor Honored with National Lifetime Award for Ethics Education
The American Psychological Association (APA) Ethics Committee has awarded the 2025 Lifetime Award for Accomplishments in Ethics Education to Dr. Tiffany Chenneville. Dr. Chenneville is a psychology professor at the University of South Florida (USF) St. Petersburg. The annual award recognizes psychologists for...
Mazzaro’s Italian Market unveils 866-pound block of imported cheese
One of St. Pete’s tastiest holiday traditions is back. This morning, Mazzaro’s Italian Market officially unveiled and carved into an 866-pound block of cheese imported from Italy. The annual tradition has become a favorite, and blocks of the cheese are one of the most popular gifts in town.
Gun Discovered in Student’s Backpack at Northeast High School; No Threats Made, Investigation Ongoing
St. Petersburg – Northeast High School principal Hernandez sent a communication to parents and guardians on Tuesday afternoon informing them that an 11th-grade student was found in possession of a firearm on campus at the end of the school day. The message stated that the student “showed signs of...
Pinellas County teacher struck by lightning, hospitalized in Peru
A Pinellas County middle school teacher is fighting for his life in a Peruvian hospital after being struck by lightning while mountain biking.
Seminole woman who wanted to ‘sacrifice’ husband and son tried to strangle nurse, police...
A Pinellas County woman accused of attempting to "sacrifice" her husband was arrested again on Wednesday after police said she tried to strangle a nurse.
