St. Petersburg Police Press Release


ANTHONY HOLLOWAY
Chief of Police
1301 First Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-7550
police.stpete.org

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
Report number: 2026-
Date of original release: 04-22-26

REMINDER: Candlelight Vigil Honoring Lives Lost to Violence

Release updated on 04-23-26 at 1:29 PM

Tonight at 7 PM, the community is invited to gather for a candlelight vigil in front of the St. Petersburg Police Headquarters (1301 1st Avenue North). The event will honor the lives lost to violence and provide an opportunity for reflection and support.

The vigil will feature remarks from Victims Assistance Specialist Arilee Still, CASA Representative Zuleika Gonzalez, and The Hub Representative Micah Madir.

Also, representatives from Gulf Coast JFCS, The Hub, and CASA will be on hand to share information about available mental health resources and support services.

Community members and the media are encouraged to attend and come together to remember the lives lost and to stand in support of survivors and their families.

We invite the public and media to join us in honoring the lives of those lost and to show support for survivors and their families.


Candlelight Vigil Honoring Lives Lost to Violence

Release posted on 04-22-26 at 12:49 PM

The community is invited to gather for a candlelight vigil on Thursday, April 23, at 7:00 PM in front of the St. Petersburg Police Headquarters (1301 1st Avenue North). The event will honor the lives lost to violence and provide an opportunity for reflection and support.

The vigil will feature remarks from Victims Assistance Specialist Arilee Still, CASA Representative Zuleika Gonzalez, and The Hub Representative Micah Madir.

Also, representatives from Gulf Coast JFCS, The Hub, and CASA will be on hand to share information about available mental health resources and support services.

Community members and media are encouraged to attend and come together to remember lives lost and stand in support of survivors and their families.

We invite the public and media to join us in honoring the lives of those lost and to show support for survivors and their families.

St. Petersburg Police Media Relations - (727) 893-7550
YOLANDA FERNANDEZ - Public Information Officer