Woman Calls 911 For Attention, Faces Charges: St. Pete Police

A transient woman was charged with making a false 911 call after calling 911 because she likes the attention, St. Pete police said.

Man Threw Sausage At Victim’s Face: St. Pete Police

A St. Petersburg man faces a domestic battery charge after throwing a sausage at his victim’s face during an argument, police said.

Antique Mall Theft: Person Of Interest Sought In St. Pete, Police Say

Detectives need help identifying a person of interest who may know the man who stole sterling silver items from a St. Pete antique mall.

St. Pete Man Crossing Street Dies After Being Hit By Truck: FHP

A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a truck while crossing U.S. 19 Friday night, FL Highway Patrol said.

FL Proud Boy Assaulted Officers During U.S. Capitol Breach: U.S. DOJ

St. Pete man assaulted officers, passed sledgehammer, pepper spray to other rioters outside Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. DOJ said.

Gas Station Robber Fired Shot At Cashier: St. Pete Police

Detectives are searching for a man who fired a gun during an armed robbery at an Exxon gas station Saturday, St. Pete police said.

Antique Thief Stole Sterling Silver Items Worth $18K: St. Pete Police

A thief stole about $18,000 worth of sterling silver items, vintage pens from a St. Petersburg antique mall on Nov. 11, police said.

Student Brought Gun To High School Campus: St. Pete Police

A 14-year-old Lakewood High School student was arrested for bringing a gun to campus in his backpack, St. Petersburg police said.

Early Morning Shootout Injures 1: St. Pete Police

One man was injured in an early Friday morning shootout between two groups on 17th Avenue S., St. Petersburg police said.

Miami Teen Made Bomb Threat Against Pinellas County Sheriff: PCSO

The 15-year-old South Florida boy sent the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office a threatening message through Instagram, the agency said.

Man Bit Off Victim’s Ear During Fight Near St. Pete Bar: Police

A St. Pete man bit off the tip of another man’s ear during a fight near a Central Avenue bar, police said.

Teen Girl Hospitalized After Being Hit By Trolley: St. Pete Police

A 15-year-old Gulfport girl was critically injured when she was hit by a PSTA trolley in St. Petersburg Sunday morning, police said.

'Take Care Of Maya' Patient Accuses St. Pete Hospital Of Sex Assault

Maya Kowalski filed a criminal complaint against All Children’s Hospital after winning a $261M lawsuit against the hospital, reports said.

Loot Found Buried In Yard Of Rare Tortoise Thief: St. Pete Police

More stolen items were found in a storage unit, buried in the yard of man who stole Galapagos tortoises, rare books, St. Pete police said.

Suspect In Oct. 9 Fatal Shooting Arrested: St. Pete Police

A man fired shots at a St. Pete home, hitting, killing a man inside who was shielding his grandchild from bullets, police said.

Roommate Fatally Shot St. Pete Man: Police

The roommate of a man found fatally shot in his St. Petersburg home is accused of killing him, police said.

3 Alligators Removed From St. Pete Lake Since Nov. 1: FWC

Three alligators have been removed from Lake Eli in St. Pete, including a 12-foot-long gator with a rope around its mouth, FWC said.

200+ Citations Handed Out In Gandy Speeding Crackdown: St. Pete Police

Local law enforcement cracked down on speeding and street racing on Gandy Boulevard over the weekend, St. Pete police said.

Missing Fisherman’s Body Found In Treasure Island Waters: Police

The body of a man who went fishing Friday night and never returned was found in Treasure Island Saturday, St. Pete police said.

Man Arrested For DUI After Hitting FL Highway Patrol Car: Police

A 75-year-old Ontario man was charged after he hit the patrol car in a marked construction zone in Pinellas County, police said.

Man Found Shot To Death In His Home: St. Pete Police

Relatives found the body of a 74-year-old man who was fatally shot in his home Sunday, St. Petersburg police said.

Teen Fired 20 Rounds At 2 People In South St. Pete: Police

A 15-year-old boy was charged with two counts of attempted second-degree murder after shooting at two people, St. Petersburg police said.

Uber Driver Sexually Assaulted Passenger: St. Pete Police

An Uber driver climbed into the backseat of his vehicle, undressed a woman he picked up for a ride against her will, St. Pete police said.

2 5-Year-Olds Hit By Car On Halloween In Pinellas Park: Police

Pinellas Park police said the two children were running across a road when they were hit by a car Tuesday night.

Bicyclist Injured In Pinellas Hit And Run Gifted New Bike

Kenny Gamble suffered serious brain and spine injuries in the May crash that destroyed his only form of transportation, police said.

GA Fugitive Wanted For Homicide Arrested In St. Pete: Police

A Georgia man on the run in Florida and wanted for two homicides in Savannah was found Sunday night in St. Petersburg, police said.

Stalker Has Been ‘Inappropriate' With Women Before: St. Pete Police

A man tried to force his way into the St. Petersburg home of a woman he doesn’t know but has tried to contact at least twice, police said.

Downtown Shooting Suspect Turns Self In: St. Pete Police

Deronke Barron, 20, fired a gun into a crowd of people during a brawl near Central Avenue earlier this month, St. Petersburg police said.

‘Impaired, Combative Driver’ Hit Speeds Of 120MPH On Gandy Bridge: FHP

A St. Petersburg woman arrested for her third DUI “became violent with the trooper” during her arrest, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Downtown Shooting Suspect Identified, Sought: St. Petersburg Police

Deronke Barron, 20, fired shots into a crowd during a downtown St. Petersburg brawl earlier this month, police said.

Suspect In St. Pete Shooting, Brawl That Injured 7 Remains At Large

No arrests have been made in a downtown St. Petersburg shooting and brawl that injured seven people, a report said.

Street Racer Hit Speeds Of More Than 100MPH On Gandy Boulevard: FHP

A driver faces street racing charges after he was caught going more than 100MPH on Gandy Boulevard, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Violent Crime Down In FL, But Property Crimes Spike: FBI Report

Though violent crime dropped across the U.S. and Florida last year, property crimes increased, an FBI report said.

2 Teens Arrested For ‘Threatening’ Social Media Post: St. Pete Police

The teens pointed what appeared to be guns while standing in front of a parked sheriff’s office vehicle, St. Pete police said.

Body Found At Fire-Ravaged Home, Man Sought: St. Pete Police

Investigators are looking for a man they believe may have information about a fatal house fire, St. Petersburg police said.

Downtown Shooting Suspect Sought, Reward Offered: St. Pete Police

A $3,000 reward is being offered for information about the suspect in an early Saturday morning in downtown St. Pete, police said.

Man Hospitalized After Shooting At St. Pete Home: Police

A man was hit by a bullet when someone fired shots at a St. Petersburg home Monday morning, police said.

Downtown St. Pete Shooting Person Of Interest Sought: Police

Detectives are looking to identify a person of interest in the early Saturday morning shooting in downtown St. Petersburg, police said.

7 Injured After Fight Leads To Shooting In St. Pete: Police

St. Petersburg police said three men were shot in the legs after an overnight argument led to a shooting on Third Street North.

Murder Suspect Turns Self In At Pinellas Jail: St. Petersburg Police

A murder suspect accused of shooting another man to death on 13th Avenue S. turned himself in at Pinellas Jail, St. Pete police said.