Fire Breaks Out At University Of South Florida's St. Petersburg Campus; Billowing Smoke Seen For Miles

Huge plumes of smoke were seen billowing from the lab where the fire broke out Saturday night.

St. Pete Man Accused Of Attacking Two Women With Butter Knife

The 18-year-old was charged with attempted murder following the attack, police said.

Homeowner Fatally Shot Intruder In Historic Kenwood: St. Pete Police

A man was fatally shot after trying to enter a home on 2nd Avenue North in the Historic Kenwood neighborhood, St. Pete police said.

2 Arrested In 1-Month-Old Boy’s Death: St. Pete Police

A man and a woman were arrested in connection with the death of a 1-month-old boy in St. Petersburg, police said.

Death Penalty Sought For St. Pete Woman Accused Of Killing Son, 4: Court Records

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a St. Pete mother admitted to suffocating her 4-year-old son, Pinellas court records show.

Missing FL Boater’s Body Found In St. Pete Waters: Sheriff

The body of a St. Pete boater who fell overboard near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge was pulled from the water 24 hours later, deputies said.

Man Disappears In Water Near Sunshine Skyway Bridge

A search is underway after a man went into the water near the bridge and did not resurface, Pinellas County authorities confirmed.

Man Thrown From Motorcycle In Fatal Skyway Bridge Crash: FL Troopers

The Sunshine Skyway Bridge was shut down for nearly 5 hours after a motorcyclist died in a single-vehicle crash, FL troopers said.

Outdoor Sculpture Vandalized At Museum Of Fine Arts: St. Pete Police

Yvette Mayorga’s 30-foot-long “Magic Grasshopper” sculpture on display at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Pete was vandalized, police said.

Neighbor, 18, Set Fatal Coquina Key House Fire That Killed Teen: St. Pete Police

An 18-year-old neighbor was charged with murder, attempted murder for fatal house fire, St. Pete police said. His father was also arrested.

Son Of Former U.S. Congressman Arrested For Soliciting A Child: Sheriff

The son of former U.S. Congressman Bill Young was charged with soliciting a child, child porn possession, Pinellas County deputies said.

Armed Man Killed In SWAT Standoff At Pinellas Park Home: Sheriff

A man armed with a shotgun and barricaded inside a Pinellas Park home was shot and killed by two officers responding to the scene, PCSO said

Hillsborough Deputy Charged In Second Armed Kidnapping Case: Report

The deputy was arrested Tuesday in connection with a separate incident that occurred in St. Petersburg.

FL Deputy Faces Multiple Charges In Domestic Violence Incident: Hillsborough Sheriff

A deputy arrested in St. Pete faces multiple charges, including armed kidnapping and aggravated assault, the Hillsborough sheriff said.

Arson Caused Fatal St. Pete House Fire; 1 Dead, 1 Hospitalized: Officials

Detectives determined that arson is the cause of a fire that killed an 18-year-old and are asking the public for tips, St. Pete police said.

Suspicious Fire That Claimed 18-Year-Old’s Life Under Investigation: St. Pete Police

An 18-year-old woman died and a 35-year-old woman remains hospitalized after a suspicious St. Pete house fire, police said.

Man Killed In Fiery Truck Crash On I-275: FL Troopers

A Largo man died in a single-vehicle I-275 crash after he lost control of his truck, which hit a pole and caught fire, FL troopers said.

Teen Killed In House Fire On Coquina Key: Authorities

The teen's mother and 17-year-old sibling were injured, but a 10-year-old sibling was not hurt, WFLA reported.

Driver Killed In Fiery I-275 Crash

For unknown reasons, the driver lost control of his vehicle and struck a traffic sign support pole on the shoulder of the highway.

Woman Killed In Crash At Busy St. Pete Intersection: Police

A 66-year-old St. Petersburg woman died in a crash at a busy intersection, police said.

St. Pete Man Attacked, Killed His 7-Year-Old Dog: Sheriff

A St. Pete man was charged with animal cruelty after attacking and killing his 7-year-old chihuahua, Sheba, Pinellas County deputies said.

St. Pete Officer Fired For Losing Gun, Ammo, Taser: Police

The officer’s police duty belt, which contained his gun, Taser and ammunition, was found behind a Pasco County dumpster, officials said.

2 St. Pete Men Arrested In Multi-County Retail Theft Scheme: FL Officials

Two St. Petersburg men were charged with organized retail theft after a years-long investigation, FL officials said.

Man Rescued From Van Submerged In Water: St. Pete Beach Officials

A van was fully submerged in the Intracoastal Waterway and carried by the outgoing tide, St. Pete Beach officials said.

St. Pete Man Shone Laser At Sheriff’s Office Helicopter: PCSO

A St. Petersburg man was arrested for shining a laser light at an airborne Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office helicopter, the agency said.

Woman, Teenage Boy Shot In South St. Pete: Police

A woman and a teenager are being treated at a local hospital after being shot in south St. Petersburg, police said.

Man Whose Prison Sentence Was Commuted By Biden Faces New Charges: FL Officials

A St. Pete man whose federal prison sentence was commuted by Biden was arrested on new charges, the FL attorney general said.

Officer Who Shared Confidential Info With Suspect Guilty Of Department Violations: St. Pete Police

An officer who shared protected information with a suspect was found guilty of two department violations, St. Pete police said.

Mother Stabbed Daughter’s Boyfriend At Pinellas Park Home: Reports

Her daughter was also injured when trying to stop her mother from stabbing her boyfriend at a Pinellas Park home, reports said.

Woman Dies After Crashing Into Tree In CVS Parking Lot: St. Pete Police

A woman died after crashing her car into a tree in the parking lot of a St. Pete CVS, police said.

2 Charged With Attempted Murder In Shooting: St. Pete Police

Two people were charged with attempted murder in the shooting of an 18-year-old outside a St. Pete apartment complex, police said.

St. Pete Police Officer Battered His Wife While On Parental Leave: Officials

A St. Petersburg police officer on parental leave was arrested for the battery of his wife, according to Pinellas County court records.

‘John Doe’ Identified After 46 Years: St. Pete Police

After 46 years, a TN man was identified as the ‘John Doe’ who was fatally shot at a St. Petersburg motel in 1980, police said.

Man Shot In Head Near St. Pete Convenience Store: Reports

A man was hospitalized with serious injuries after being shot in the head, St. Pete police said.

Man Died After Being Hit By Car While Crossing Street: St. Pete Police

A St. Petersburg man died at the hospital after being hit by a car while crossing 4th Street South, police said.

Pinellas Teacher Pleads Guilty To Child Sexual Abuse Charges: U.S. DOJ

A former teacher pleaded guilty to child sexual abuse charges after thinking he was meeting up with a 9-year-old girl, the U.S. DOJ said

2 Men Sought In Central Avenue Attack: Watch

Investigators are looking for two men in a Nov. 1 attack on a group walking on Central Avenue, St. Pete police said.

Jewelry Heist Suspect Arrested, Second Suspect Still At Large: St. Pete Police

Two suspects —​ one still at large —​ stole $45,000 worth of jewelry from a store in the Old Northeast, St. Pete police said.

Man Died After Being Hit By Jeep While Crossing 22nd Ave. S.: St. Pete Police

A St. Pete man died after being hit by a Jeep while crossing 22nd Avenue S., police said.

Accused Rapist Who Met Woman On Dating App Arrested In IL: St. Pete Police

A 21-year-old man accused of raping and choking a woman he met on a social media app was arrested in IL, St. Pete police said.