Seasonal & Holidays

Tropicana Field | Shark Bite | Hotel Shooting: 2023 Top St. Pete News

Taylen Mosley Death | Beach Drive Sculptures | Drug Trafficking Ring | Pour-Your-Own-Wine Bar | Vinoy Rebranded: 2023 Top St. Pete News

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — With 2023 coming to a close, here are some of the top news stories from St. Petersburg:

10-Foot Gator Removed From St. Pete Neighborhood: Police

Officers helped a trapper remove a 400-pound gator from a St. Petersburg neighborhood in March, police said.

Find out what's happening in St. Petefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

St. Pete One Of 'Best Places To Travel In The U.S. In 2023'

A list of the "Best Places to Travel in the U.S. in 2023" features 2 Florida destinations, including St. Petersburg, Forbes said.

Find out what's happening in St. Petefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Body Of Taylen Mosley Found; Father Charged With Murder

St. Pete police have charged Thomas Mosley in the death of his son, Taylen, 2, and the boy's mother, who was slain in her apartment.

FL Woman Bitten By Shark In Tampa Bay Near St. Pete Pier

A Florida woman was bitten by what was possibly an adult bull shark while swimming in Tampa Bay Saturday night.

Retired Marine Opens Pour-Your-Own Wine Bar In St. Pete

The Study, a pour-your-own wine and beer lounge, recently opened its doors in St. Petersburg's Historic Kenwood neighborhood.

Hotel Shooting Suspect Arrested: St. Pete Police

Two people were shot on May 1 in the parking garage of the Tru by Hilton in the Grand Central District, St. Petersburg police said.

24 Arrested During Drug Trafficking Bust: Pinellas County Sheriff

A drug trafficking sting in the Tampa Bay area led to the arrests of 24 people Wednesday, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said.

Marriott Rebranding Vinoy Hotel As Part Of Autograph Collection

St. Pete's historic Vinoy hotel, which is undergoing a comprehensive renovation, unveiled its redesigned ballrooms in December.

Tropicana Field Ranked Worst MLB Stadium

In a ranking of all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums, St. Pete's Tropicana Field comes in last, Sports Illustrated said.

Iconic Bronze Animal Sculptures Disappearing From Beach Drive

Artist Mike Elwell is selling his whimsical bench sculptures that lined Beach Drive, delighting St. Pete tourists and residents for years.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.