Dawson Academy Adds 5 Practicing Dentists To Faculty

New faculty members assist in teaching The Dawson Academy’s courses.

Shorecrest Designated Apple-Distinguished School

The pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade program was recognized for continued innovation and educational excellence.

Police Chief, Councilwoman Walk Streets To Ease Crime Concerns

A spate of homicides in two St. Petersburg neighborhoods is making residents nervous.

6 Myths And Facts About The Flu

Dr. Mayrene Hernandez, chief medical officer for UnitedHealthcare Florida, explains why getting a flu shot now is important.

St. Pete Seeks Input On West Central Business Corridor Design

The city of St. Petersburg is beginning work on design updates along the West Central Business District of the city.

Man Sentenced To 40 Years For Beating Disabled Vet With Walker

After 35 minutes of deliberation, a jury found 39-year-old Harold Stewart guilty of robbing and beating a disabled Army veteran.

20-Year-Old Woman Dies From Falling Palm Tree On Egmont Key

A freak accident has killed a 20-year-old Tampa woman.

DUNKIN - AKA DUNKIN DONUTS – can they make it on coffee?

Is it just me or have the donuts at Dunkin Donuts gotten smaller?

Open Enrollment Season Underway

Five tips for choosing a health plan.

Ballot Amendments and Questions – how will you vote?

Election Day is November 6, 2018 are you ready to vote?

84-Year-Old Killed In Crash On 30th Avenue South

An 84-year-old man was killed Thursday after he ran a stop sign and drove into oncoming traffic.

St. Pete Police Investigate Fatal Shooting, Non-Fatal Shooting

St. Petersburg Police say a 58-year-old man was found shot in the street on 9th Place South Thursday, Oct. 18 at 8:30 p.m.

1 Killed In Wrong-Way Crash That Closed Howard Frankland Bridge

A Pinellas Park resident is dead and a St. Petersburg resident is in critical condition following a wrong-way crash on the Howard Frankland.

Diocese Denies Knowledge Of Past Abuse By Christ The King Priest

The diocese denies knowing about prior abuse allegations against a now-deceased priest at Christ the King until four months ago.

Chopin Project Concert Series announces 2018-19 schedule

The series includes free concerts at Hudson Regional Library and showcases the works of Chopin and his contemporaries.

17-Year-Old Arrested For Threatening To 'Shoot Up' School

Information from the Gibbs High School resource officers and from the St. Petersburg Police tip line has led to the arrest of a 17-year-old.

2 Women Seriously Injured When Car Crashes Into Bank

Two women were taken to the hospital with serious injuries after crashing into the BB&T bank building.

Gulf Coast In Crisis; Business Leaders Fight Back

Federal officials are sitting down with business and industry leaders to discuss ways to protect the waters of the eastern Gulf of Mexico.

Sunstar Paramedics wins national award for quality improvement

American Ambulance Association honors Sunstar Paramedics’ Communications Center

Residents Jump From Balcony To Escape St. Pete Duplex Fire

Residents were forced to jump off a second-floor balcony to escape a fire that engulfed a St. Petersburg duplex.

Community Foundation of Tampa Bay grant funds civility project

$50,000 grant will help Open Partnership Education Network (OPEN) expand focus on civility

St. Pete Police Arrest Man For Murder Of Couple Found In Alleyway

St. Petersburg Police have made an arrest in the murder of a couple found in an alleyway.

The Dawson Academy changes leadership, adds to executive team

Joan Forrest and Don Berbary to lead the organization with dual EVP roles

Ten local nonprofits compete for funding for social enterprises

$60,000 in cash prizes awarded at Fast Pitch competition on Oct. 25

Hurricane Michael: Power Companies Prepare For Possible Outages

As Hurricane Michael races toward the Panhandle, power companies serving northwest Florida are preparing for outages.

Artists From Around World Take To Streets Of St. Pete

Mural artists from as far as Japan and South Africa are in St. Petersburg this week for the annual SHINE Mural Festival.

Riverview Man KIlled In I-275 Crash In Pinellas

A 52-year-old Riverview man was killed in a three-car crash Friday afternoon.

USF St. Pete To Provide Mental Health Training For Teachers

The college has been charged with teaching faculty and staff in Florida's public schools to recognize students with mental health issues.

Electric Buses To Begin Operating In St. Pete On Sunday

This week the PSTA unveiled two electric buses that will start running Sunday, Oct. 7, in downtown St. Petersburg.

Dealing with Emotional Coping/Embrace the Void

The wounds are exposed, and the lost feelings of loneliness, emptiness and fear of the unknown future is so painful we begin to find ways in

Pet Rescue Founder To Dance In Tampa Bay’s Dancing With The Stars

Jaime McKnight is competing as a celebrity dancer in Tampa Bay’s 2018 Dancing with the Stars.

Introducing Velva Lee Heraty, Your St. Pete Patch Mayor

Velva Lee Heraty is the mayor of St. Pete Patch. She will be writing stories about issues, events and other topics of interest.

Vote For Your Favorite Reader-Submitted Funny Pet Photo

We had an incredible response to our call-out for your funny pet photos.​

St. Pete Man Charged With Killing Half-Brother

St. Petersburg Police have charged a 26-year-old man in the first-degree murder of his half-brother on Thursday, Oct. 4.

Missing St. Pete Mother, Son Found Safe In Hotel

​St. Petersburg Police detectives have found 28-year-old Sydney Wyatt and her 1-year-old son, Future Johnson, safe in a local hotel.

Pinellas Health Department Investigating 2 Cases Of Legionellosis

T​he Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County is investigating two cases of Legionellosis in one apartment complex.

Car Sought In Fatal Shooting Of St. Pete Man Found Torched

A car that police had been searching for in connection with the shooting death of a 19-year-old St. Petersburg man was found burned.

Pedestrian Killed On 34th Street South Identified

St. Petersburg Police have identified the pedestrian killed in a Sept. 29 crash at 46th Avenue South and 34th Street South as Vicki Perry.

Kids and Kubs To Close 9 Decades of Senior Softball

Open 89th season Thursday November 1. Player positions open to male and female players. Call Jon Wilkinson 813-244-8573

Scott, Nelson To Debate For 1st Time Tonight In Miramar

Voters will have the chance to see the candidates for Florida's U.S. Senate seat debate face to face for the first time tonight.