Researchers are studying the air quality in one neighborhood. In a preliminary report, scientists found an excessive amount of one pollutant in the air.
For decades residents of the Childs Park neighborhood in St. Petersburg complained of a foul odor that wafts through their yards and seeps into their homes. Residents had a chance to speak with local authorities about their concerns Tuesday evening.
St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway said his department arrested 21 people this week involved in what his agency said was an organized, high-level distribution of drugs.
St. Petersburgâs Black community searches for answers after shootings
Activists ask what can be done to help a community reeling from a deadly November and a fatal police shooting.
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Family and friends of Dominique Harris react to the news that Harris had died after being involved in a shootout with police on Wednesday afternoon, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 in St. Petersburg. [ MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times ]
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A St. Petersburg police officer and another person were wounded in a shooting that took place Wednesday. Officers can be seen here gathering at the scene of the shooting at in the 1400 block of 18th Avenue S. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]