St. Petersburg fire officials say a candle that had been used in a prayer ritual is to blame for a fire this morning at 3947 38th Ave. N. ...more

February 16, 2009

Police in the South Carolina county where Michael Phelps was photographed smoking from a marijuana pipe have been arresting people as they seek to make a case against the superstar swimmer, lawyers for two arrested people said Thursday. ...more

February 12, 2009

A 22-year-old unemployed man was arrested this morning, accused of punching and hitting a cat, and then leaving his apartment with the feline in his backpack. ...more

February 12, 2009

A car ran a red light this morning and collided with a school bus at Central Park Drive and East Bay Drive, but none of the Largo High School students on the bus was injured, Largo police said. ...more

February 11, 2009

Traffic on Ulmerton Road remains slow following a four-vehicle wreck at Ridge Road this afternoon, but at least one lane remains open, Largo police said. ...more

February 9, 2009

Angry at being told to break up the party, patrons of Paul's Harborside Restaurant, 2451 U.S. 27 S., attacked the co-owner and robbed the bartender Saturday. ...more

February 8, 2009

A St. Petersburg woman's hair caught fire when she tried extinguishing a grease fire at her home with water, according to St. Petersburg Fire & Rescue. ...more

February 6, 2009