Driver Dies After Crashing Into Tree On I-275: FL Highway Patrol

A St. Petersburg man died after losing control of his SUV and hitting a tree along I-275 on Sunday evening, Florida Highway Patrol said.

1,300 Child Porn Photos, Videos Found On St. Pete Man’s Phone: Police

A St. Petersburg man was charged with 11 counts of possession of child pornography, police said.

Man, 10-Year-Old Nephew Shot; 1 Arrested: St. Pete Police

An 18-year-old was arrested for shooting a man and his nephew, who were playing basketball when the suspect opened fire on a nearby group.

St. Pete Man Guilty Of Car Title Fraud Gets Prison Time: U.S. DOJ

A St. Pete man is heading to federal prison for stripping bank liens from more than 100 vehicles, taking ownership of them, U.S. DOJ said.

Man Fatally Shot While Driving Away From Fight At Club: Police

A man died after being shot while driving away from a St. Petersburg club when a fight broke out early Sunday morning, police said.

Woman Killed, 7 Injured, Including Children, In Crash: St. Pete Police

A woman was killed and another woman and six kids were injured in a Thursday afternoon crash on Fairfield Ave. S., St. Pete police said.

2 Boys Missing For 4 Months Found; Caregivers Charged

The boys, ages 12 and 14, were recently found in Polk County after one of them had been taken from a St. Pete hospital, police say.

Russian, Uzbek Nationals Submitted 132 False Voter Applications: FDLE

A Russian national and an Uzbek national living in FL submitted fake voter registration applications in Pinellas County, FDLE said.

Police Clerk Thought He Sent Explicit Photo To Teen Girls: SPPD

A St. Pete police clerk was fired on his fifth day on the job for “sexually explicit” conversations with who he thought were teen girls.

2 Men Face Attempted Murder Charges: St. Pete Police

The suspects fired several shots at a man getting out of a vehicle on 14th Avenue N. on Wednesday afternoon, St. Pete police said.

Man Attacked, Robbed Woman In St. Pete: Watch

Investigators are looking for a man who attacked a 65-year-old woman with a knife and robbed her Monday, St. Petersburg police said.

Driver Changing Tire Is Struck, Killed Along I-275 In Pinellas Co: FSP

Officials are seeking the other driver, who is accused of hitting the 37-year-old while he was stopped along the shoulder.

DUI Driver Hit Man Working On Grand Prix Monument: St. Pete Police

A man driving a minivan was accused of driving under the influence after losing control, hitting a man on Dali Blvd SE, St. Pete police said

Man Stabbed Another To Death In St. Pete: Police

A man was fatally stabbed outside a multifamily home in St. Pete after an argument, police said. The suspect was charged with murder.

Woman Stabbed To Death In Largo: Police

A man was charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of a Largo woman, police said.

Clearwater Man Fatally Hit By 2 Cars While Crossing St. Pete Highway

Police said the man was attempting to cross the highway when he walked in front of the oncoming cars.

Man Charged In Smash-And-Grab Vehicle Burglary Spree At Publix: Police

A man was arrested for smashing the windows of vehicles parked at a 34th Street Publix and stealing items from them, St. Pete police said.

Doctor Accused Of Producing Child Porn That Led To Teen Death: DOJ

A victim of Dr. Leedy, who is married to an executive at the Juvenile Welfare Board, was found dead after hanging herself, prosecutors said.

Meat Market Shooting Suspect Charged With Murder: St. Pete Police

The suspect in the Dec. 18 fatal shooting at a St. Petersburg meat market was charged with second-degree murder, police said.

Man Beat Woman After Breaking Into Her St. Pete Apartment: Sheriff

The suspect waited inside the victim’s St. Petersburg apartment in the dark for her to return from work before attacking her, PCSO said.

Man Killed While Crossing Street In Largo: FL Highway Patrol

A man was hit and killed by an SUV while crossing Ulmerton Road on New Year’s Day, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Driver Crashes, Dies After High-Speed Chase: FL Highway Patrol

A driver died after leading officers on a high-speed chase and crashing his car in St. Petersburg, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Father, 3 Kids Rescued From Waters Near Skyway Bridge: US Coast Guard

A father and his three children were rescued near Sunshine Skyway Bridge in St. Petersburg on Sunday, the U.S. Coast Guard said.

‘I Clubbed Her’: Largo Husband Tries To Kill Wife, Self On Christmas

A Largo man, 78, bludgeoned wife with a sledgehammer on Christmas morning then stabbed himself over health, financial issues, reports said.

Shots Fired Downtown On Christmas Night: St. Pete Police

A teen was briefly detained after reports of shots fired downtown on Christmas night as groups of teens gathered near the Pier, police said.

Bicyclist Seriously Injured In Ulmerton Road Crash: FL Highway Patrol

A Largo woman on a bicycle was seriously injured after being hit by a car changing lanes on Ulmerton Road, FL Highway Patrol said.

Boy, 12, Dies After Accidentally Shooting Self: St. Pete Police

Investigators are trying to figure out how the 12-year-old boy got the gun he accidentally shot himself with, St. Pete police said.

Wrong-Way Crash Seriously Injures 2 Drivers In Pinellas: FL Troopers

Two people were seriously injured Friday morning in a wrong-way crash on Roosevelt Boulevard in Pinellas County, FL Highway Patrol said.

Boy, 15, Shot, Killed At St. Pete Apartment Complex: Police

A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed at the TGM Bay Isles apartment complex in St. Petersburg Wednesday, police said.

Person Of Interest In Meat Market Shooting Sought: St. Pete Police

The investigation into the Kings Meat Market fatal shooting continues in St. Pete as officers look for a person of interest, police said.

St. Pete Student Brought Gun, Kitchen Knife To School: Reports

A St. Petersburg middle school student was arrested for bringing a gun and a kitchen knife to school, reports said.

Hundreds Of Seniors Displaced After Downtown St. Pete Apartment Fire

A Monday night fire at Lutheran Apartments in downtown St. Pete displaced nearly 300 seniors, who need somewhere to stay for up to 10 days.

Driver Accused Of DUI Passed Out With Kids In Car: Report

Pinellas County Jail records show the woman faces two charges after reportedly driving under the influence in downtown St. Petersburg.

Man Shoots Roommate During Fight In St. Pete: Reports

The roommate was brought to a St. Pete hospital in critical condition after the shooting, reports said.

U.S. Postal Worker Stole Credit Card From Mail: U.S. DOJ

A postal worker from St. Pete pleaded guilty to stealing mail, including credit cards, from his route, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

FL Man Pointed Laser Light At Sheriff’s Helicopter: PCSO

A St. Petersburg man was charged with a felony for aiming a laser light at a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office helicopter, the agency said.

Motorcyclist Killed In Tyrone Boulevard Crash: St. Pete Police

A Largo man died after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing while making a turn from Tyrone Boulevard, St. Pete police said.

Body Found In Pond Near Vinoy Golf Club: St. Pete Police

A 72-year-old man’s body was found in a pond near Vinoy Golf Club on Wednesday morning, St. Pete police said.

Carjacker Shot Outside St. Pete Restaurant: Reports

An 18-year-old carjacker was shot by his victim outside the Crafty Crab restaurant in St. Petersburg Wednesday night, reports said.

Man Who Shot, Killed Girlfriend In St. Pete Cemetery Found In Mexico

The suspect fatally shot his estranged girlfriend in 2021 in front of her 2 children, including his infant son, St. Petersburg police said.