Woman Dies in E-Scooter Accident in St. Pete
An 81-year old woman has died after an e-scooter accident near Central Avenue, one of almost 500 fatal pedestrian-related accidents in 2023.
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St. Pete Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run
A 28-year-old, St. Petersburg woman killed by Lexus driver in a hit-and-run accident in a crosswalk on U.S. 19.
Student Arrested for Shooting Threat
Police arrested a 15-year-old boy Feb. 28 after he allegedly threatened a shooting at John Hopkins Middle School in St. Petersburg.
St. Pete Cop Kills Man with Gun Threatening Mom
“Kiley refused to drop the firearm, continuing to threaten Officer York, at which time Officer York fired at Kiley and struck him,” according to police.
St. Pete May Send Social Workers Instead of Police to More Calls
When activists talk about “Defund the Police”, is this what they mean? The St. Petersburg Police Department has a new program that allows social workers, not sworn officers, to help with calls of a nonviolent nature. Nothing like it exists anywhere else, and the program’s getting national attention.
Childs Park Woman Faces Attempted Murder Charge
An 18-year-old woman faces attempted murder charges after she allegedly intentionally hit another woman riding a bicycle on the sidewalk in the Childs Park area on June 13.
Shooting and Fire Blocks Apart in South St. Pete
Within an hour, St. Petersburg first responders answered calls for a shooting and fire. The incidents took place mere blocks apart Sunday afternoon.
Home Renovations Lead to Murder in St. Petersburg
Police discovered Deno Conley, 65, dead in the garage at the property near 34th Street North (U.S. 19) and 38th Avenue North. Conley had hired the alleged murderer to perform some home renovations.
Tampa Man Charged in Unrelated St. Pete Murders
St. Petersburg police believe they’ve found the man who shot two men on the street earlier this month. The suspect is currently in jail in Hillsborough County for several unrelated charges.
Police Detain Possible Serial Killer in St. Pete
The St. Petersburg Police Department said it worked with the FBI and Tampa Police Department on locating and detaining the person of interest, who they believe may be responsible for two shootings.
Suspected Clearwater Gunman Arrested in South Pinellas
Police arrested a man in St. Pete after a shooting in Clearwater.
Man Dies After Slamming into Sign in St. Petersburg Motorcycle Crash
The St. Pete man was traveling at a high rate of speed when “the motorcycle went down onto its right side and struck a wooden sign in front of Clearview Church,” according to SPPD.
