Dog Fighting, Drug Trafficking Arrests Made In St. Pete: Watch

More than 100 dogs were rescued during the investigation into a dog fighting and drug trafficking ring in St. Pete, police said.

Speeding Tesla Driver Thrown Into Gulf After Driving Off I-275: FHP

A passing boater rescued the Tesla driver, who drove off I-275 into the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

2 Men Stole Phones, Wallets From Women At Bars: St. Pete Police

The suspects, who face multiple charges, may be part of a statewide pickpocketing group in Florida, St. Pete police said.

Missing St. Pete Woman Last Seen 1 Week Ago: Police

Police are looking for a St. Petersburg woman who was last seen leaving her home on July 16.

Man Dies In Accidental Shooting In St. Pete: Pinellas County Sheriff

Two roommates were pointing guns at each other, thinking they were unloaded, when one was accidentally shot in the chest, PCSO said.

Video Of St. Pete Pier Tram Attack Released: Watch

The driver of a tram at the St. Pete Pier was attacked June 9, police said. They’re still looking for the suspect.

Woman Dies In 9-Vehicle Crash On Bay Pines Blvd.: Pinellas Sheriff

A driver suspected of driving under the influence caused a chain-reaction crash involving nine vehicles, Pinellas County sheriff said.

Second Pride Street Mural Vandal Arrested: St. Pete Police

The suspect intentionally left behind tire marks on the progressive Pride street mural in the Grand Central District, St. Pete police said.

Man Fired Gun Outside St. Pete Bar: Police

A man faces charges after firing a gun into the air outside a crowded St. Petersburg bar Sunday night, police said.

Child Thrown From SUV In DUI Crash: St. Pete Police

The driver, a Pinellas Park woman, was charged with driving under the influence, St. Petersburg police said.

Woman Trapped Under Fallen Tree Branch Rescued: St. Pete Police

A large tree branch fell on a woman Saturday morning, St. Petersburg police said.

Missing 24-Year-Old Last Seen At North Shore Park: St. Pete Police

The missing woman was last seen Thursday evening at North Shore Park in St. Pete, police said.

32 Arrested In Street Racing Operation On Tampa Bay-Area Bridges: FHP

457 traffic stops were made in Monday’s Operation Keep Our Streets, which targeted street racing, unsafe driving, FL Highway Patrol said.

3 Rescued From Sinking Boat Near Egmont Key: U.S. Coast Guard

3 people were pulled from the water after their boat sank Saturday night near Egmont Key, the U.S. Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg said.

Pride Street Mural Vandal Arrested: St. Pete Police

An 18-year-old was charged with felony criminal mischief for vandalizing the Pride street mural in the Grand Central District, police said.

Woman Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash: St. Pete Police

Detectives are looking for a woman they believe might have information about Tuesday night's fatal hit-and-run crash, St. Pete police said.

Strong-Arm Robbery Suspect Sought: Pinellas County Sheriff

Investigators are looking for the suspect in a June 16 strong-arm robbery in Lealman, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said.

Trooper Hit By DUI Driver, Dump Truck On I-275: FL Highway Patrol

A DUI driver slammed into an unmarked state trooper’s vehicle on I-275 Wednesday night, FL Highway Patrol said.

Woman Fatally Shot Outside Apartment: St. Pete Police

A 25-year-old woman was fatally shot early Tuesday morning outside a St. Petersburg apartment complex, police said.

Passenger Attacks St. Pete Pier Tram Driver: Police

Investigators are asking for public assistance with identifying the person who attacked a St. Pete Pier tram driver on June 9, police said.

St. Pete Police Employee Arrested, Charged: Department

The St. Pete Police Department employee accessed a confidential police database, gave info to a man who used it in a crime, the agency said.

Hate Crimes Decline 2% In FL, Study Says

Florida is one of about 20 states to show a decrease in hate crimes in the country from 2021 to 2022, according to a recent study.

Officer Drove Into Wrong-Way DUI Driver To Stop Him: St. Pete Police

An officer forced a wrong-way DUI driver off the road Monday morning by driving into him, St. Petersburg police said.

Motorcyclist Dies In St. Pete Crash: Police

A motorcyclist was killed in an early Sunday morning crash on Overlook Drive Northeast, St. Petersburg police said.

Man Dies After Being Hit By SUV While Crossing Street: St. Pete Police

An 83-year-old man died after being hit by an SUV while walking across Sunshine Skyway Lane South Friday morning, St. Pete police said.

3 Fire Gel Pellets Into Crowd Of Teens Along Beach Drive: Police

Two police officers, two diners sitting outside at a restaurant and a mounted police horse were hit by gel pellets, St. Pete police said.

Pilot Lands Helicopter On Shorebird Nesting Site On Egmont Key: Watch

A FL pilot faces charges after landing his helicopter on top of shorebird nesting sites on Egmont Key in Pinellas County, FWC said.

Hit-And-Run Suspect Sought By St. Pete Police: Watch

A man pushing a dolly with a stove on it across Dr. MLK Jr. Street S. was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash, St. Pete police said.

St. Pete Pride Street Mural Targeted Within An Hour Of Repainting

A recently defaced LGBTQ+ Pride street mural in St. Pete was targeted by vandals threatening to shoot people shortly after being repainted.

St. Pete Pedestrian Killed Crossing 54th Avenue North

A 46-year-old St. Petersburg man was killed early Sunday morning after being struck by a Chevy Bolt while crossing the road.

Pedestrian Deaths Trending Down In FL, New Report Shows

The number of pedestrians killed in Florida decreased slightly last year. See the fatal tallies for the past 5 years.

LGBTQ+ Street Mural Defaced 2nd Time In St. Pete Ahead Of Pride Month

The Pride street mural in the Grand Central District was vandalized twice after the FBI, DHS issued terror warnings for LGBTQ+ Pride month.

Student Brought Gun To High School: St. Pete Police

Thanks to a tip, a gun was found in the backpack of a 10th-grade student at Gibbs High School on Monday, St. Petersburg police said.

AC Unit Stolen From Wilson’s Book World Will Cost $10K To Replace

Wilson’s Book World in St. Petersburg is raising funds to replace the store’s air conditioning unit, which was stolen overnight Friday.

2 Cars Crash Into Utility Pole, Power Out In Grand Central District

Multiple traffic lights are out along Central Avenue, 1st Avenue N. and 1st Avenue S. after 2 cars crashed into a utility pole in St. Pete.

Woman With Gun Made Threat At St. Pete Twistee Treat: Pinellas Sheriff

Investigators are looking for a woman who threatened someone with a gun at the St. Petersburg Twistee Treat, Pinellas County sheriff said.

Decapitated Rescue Dog Found In Plastic Bag At FL Beach: Sheriff

A man faces charges in the death of a recently adopted dog whose decapitated body was found in a plastic bag at Fort Desoto Park, PCSO said.

Road-Rage Incident Leads To Attempted Murder Arrest: St. Pete Police

A man stabbed another driver during a road-rage incident Monday in St. Petersburg, police said.

2017 Sexual Assault Suspect Identified By DNA Match: St. Pete Police

The suspect in a 2017 “violent sexual assault” was identified and arrested because of a DNA match, St. Petersburg police said.

13 Cell Phones Stolen From Downtown Bars: St. Pete Police

Numerous cell phone thefts at downtown St. Pete bars and clubs might be connected to a coordinated ring that targeted the city, police said.