Looters, Unlicensed Contractors Arrested After Hurricanes: FL Sheriff

Dozens of looters and unlicensed contractors were arrested in Pinellas County after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the sheriff’s office said.

Suspects Sought In 49th Street S. Shooting: St. Pete Police

Detectives are looking for several men involved in an Oct. 19 shooting in a public parking lot on 49th Street S., St. Pete police said.

Woman’s Killer Arrested Months After Death: St. Pete Police

A family acquaintance was charged with murder in the July death of 42-year-old Kelli Fisher, St. Petersburg police said.

3 ‘Young Men’ Sought In Deadly Hit-And-Run: St. Pete Police

The suspects were driving a stolen Jeep when they hit and killed a 70-year-old man crossing 9th Avenue S., St. Pete police said.

Teen Killed Mother’s Boyfriend: St. Pete Police

A 19-year-old was charged with first-degree murder for the death of his mother’s boyfriend, St. Petersburg police said.

Hurricane Debris Site Burns In Two-Alarm Fire: St. Pete Fire Rescue

A scrap yard that accepted storm debris from the public after Hurricanes Milton and Helene caught fire Thursday, St. Pete Fire Rescue said.

Man On Motorized Scooter Hit, Killed By PSTA Bus: St. Pete Police

The man, who celebrated his 65th birthday that day, was hit by a bus Tuesday near 22nd Avenue N. and the Pinellas Trail, police said.

Two Killed, Child Injured In Tow Truck Crash: St. Pete Police

Two people were killed and a 9-year-old boy critically injured in a truck between an SUV and a tow truck, St. Petersburg police said.

'Nightmare Scenario': Coast Guard Rescues Man Clinging To Cooler

The man was rescued approximately 30 miles off Longboat Key after surviving Hurricane Milton's 90 mph winds and 25-foot waves.

2 Dead In St. Pete After Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall: Police

At least six people are dead after Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida's west coast as a strong Category 3 storm.

Tower Cranes A Hazard During Hurricane Milton: St. Pete Officials

With Hurricane Milton bringing winds more than 100 mph to St. Pete, a safety advisory was issued about tower cranes in construction areas.

FL Republican Candidate Threatened To Kill Opponent: Prosecutor

William Braddock, a former FL House of Representatives GOP candidate, is accused of threatening to kill an opponent in 2021, officials said.

4 Children Missing In St. Petersburg: Police

Two sets of siblings, including a 6-year-old boy, two 17-year-old girls and a 13-year-old boy, are missing in St. Petersburg, police said.

Wrong-Way DUI Driver Slams Into Off-Duty Deputy On FL Bridge: FHP

A DUI driver is accused of driving 3 times over the legal limit in the wrong direction on Sunshine Skyway Bridge, FL Highway Patrol said.

2 Injured In Reckless Driving Crash In St. Pete: FL Highway Patrol

A driver accused of reckless driving on I-275 in St. Petersburg tried to run from the crash on foot Friday night, FL Highway Patrol said.

St. Pete Police Seek Suspect In Attempted Shooting

Authorities are asking for the public's help identifying a man who fired shots in the city's Jordan Park area.

Downtown St. Pete Mural Vandalized With Anti-Voting Message

The artists behind the “Diversity in Democracy” mural in Central Avenue’s 500 block are hosting an event to restore the vandalized art.

SUV, Driver Sought In Fatal Street Racing Crash: St. Pete Police

1 person was killed and another seriously injured in a Sept. 11 street racing crash on 1st Avenue S., St. Petersburg police said.

2 Dead, 1 Injured In St. Pete Crash: FL Highway Patrol

A motorcyclist was killed after a car failed to yield to him at a stop sign in St. Pete, FL Highway Patrol. The car’s driver also died.

Boyfriend Fatally Stabbed Woman, Dumped Body: St. Pete Police

A woman was stabbed to death by her boyfriend, St. Petersburg police said. Her body was found Saturday morning near a dumpster.

Woman's Body Discovered Near Dumpster In St. Pete: Reports

Police found signs of trauma on the woman's body after it was discovered by a passerby on Saturday morning.

Uhuru Members Conspired With Russians In St. Pete Elections: U.S. DOJ

Four people, including a former St. Pete mayoral candidate, found guilty of conspiring with Russians, the U.S. Justice Department said.

Jealous Boyfriend Shot At St. Pete Home Of Girlfriend’s Ex: Sheriff

The boyfriend is on life support and not expected to survive, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Dump Truck Overturned On I-275 In Pinellas County: FL Highway Patrol

A dump truck overturned and spilled concrete on I-27 near Gandy Boulevard Tuesday afternoon, Florida Highway Patrol said.

13-Year-Olds Targeted In St. Pete Drive-By Shooting: Reports

The teens, shot outside a St. Petersburg convenience store Monday afternoon, were targeted in a “neighborhood dispute,” reports said.

2 Teens Threatened School Shooting: Pinellas County Sheriff

Two teenage boys were charged with making written threats to kill or conduct a mass shooting, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said.

Vehicle Pulled From St. Pete Pond: Fire Officials

A submerged vehicle was pulled from Maggiore Pond, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue said.

St. Pete Man Sentenced For Sex, Drug Charges: U.S. DOJ

A St. Petersburg man trafficked fentanyl, heroin and other drugs, as well as women for sex, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

2 Arrested In ‘Major Drug Bust,’ 1 Suspect Wanted: St. Pete Police

10.7 kilos of fentanyl, 10.6 kilos of powder cocaine, other drugs were seized following a months-long investigation, St. Pete police said.

Teen Charged In Fatal Shooting Death Of 11-Year-Old Boy: Police

The 14-year-old boy turned himself him four days after the fatal shooting of 11-year-old Veondre Hargrove​, police said.

Teen Charged With Threatening Shooting At Pinellas County School

The Jacobson Technical High School ​student was arrested Monday after making the threat in a Snapchat post, authorities said.

Woman Arrested Following Fatal Hit-And-Run In St. Pete: Police

Rosalyn Fuller was arrested Sunday in connection with the June 25 crash that claimed the life of 62-year-old Kathy Repke.

Electric Bike Rider Killed In St. Pete Crash: Police

A man on an electric bike was hit by two vehicles Friday morning in St. Petersburg, police said.

Electric Golf Cart Catches Fire While Charging At St. Pete Home: SPFR

The electric golf cart was fully engulfed in flames by the time firefighters responded to the home, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue said.

3 Home Invasion Suspects Sought In St. Petersburg: Police

The three suspects being sought by unvestigators pretended to bring a food delivery to a St. Pete home they tried to rob, police said.

City Streets Flood Due To Tropical Storm Debby: St. Petersburg Police

As Tropical Storm Debby moves along Florida's west coast, streets are flooding around St. Petersburg, police said.

Missing Woman’s Remains Found At Scene Of St. Pete House Fire: Police

Human remains found at the scene of a St. Pete house fire belong to a woman who has been missing for two weeks, police said.

Human Remains Found At St. Pete Home Connected To Missing Woman: SPD

After a fire at a home connected to the family of a St. Pete woman missing for two weeks, human remains were found inside, police said.

Family Of Missing Woman Makes Plea For Help: St. Pete Police

The woman was last seen July 16 and her car was found abandoned days later with items that don’t belong to her inside, St. Pete police said.

14-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Lealman Shooting: Pinellas Sheriff

The teen told detectives that he shot his victim, a 39-year-old woman, at random, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said.