Committee forms to save St. Pete street murals targeted in new Florida mandates
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has directed municipalities statewide to remove street murals it considers "social, political or ideological." The state agency said the art poses a distraction to drivers.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has directed municipalities statewide to remove street murals it considers "social, political or ideological." The state agency said the art poses a distraction to drivers.
Mixed reactions as Shores Acres awaits 'Elevate Florida' decisions
It’s hurricane season again, but in one of St. Pete’s hardest-hit neighborhoods, recovery from Hurricane Helene is still far from complete. In Shore Acres, residents packed into a community meeting hoping for answers — and for relief from the state’s new home-elevation program.
It’s hurricane season again, but in one of St. Pete’s hardest-hit neighborhoods, recovery from Hurricane Helene is still far from complete. In Shore Acres, residents packed into a community meeting hoping for answers — and for relief from the state’s new home-elevation program.
Waterkeepers around Tampa share water quality sampling results
Waterkeepers around Tampa Bay shared regular water quality sampling results.
Waterkeepers around Tampa Bay shared regular water quality sampling results.
Crews battle fire at St. Pete mobile home, 2 displaced
Two people were forced out of their mobile home early Monday after a fire caused significant damage, according to St. Petersburg Fire Rescue.
Two people were forced out of their mobile home early Monday after a fire caused significant damage, according to St. Petersburg Fire Rescue.
Pass-a-Grille faces redevelopment proposals nearly a year after Hurricane Helene
Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene tore through the Gulf Coast, some of Pass-a-Grille’s prime real estate is seeing major redevelopment and more proposals are in the works.
Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene tore through the Gulf Coast, some of Pass-a-Grille’s prime real estate is seeing major redevelopment and more proposals are in the works.
St. Pete task force readies path to future aviation through electric air taxis
It’s the latest form of aviation, it’s electric and the city of St. Petersburg is making moves to bring it local.
It’s the latest form of aviation, it’s electric and the city of St. Petersburg is making moves to bring it local.
Man accused of running into St. Pete traffic with baby, assaulting domestic partner
A man was arrested after police said he ran into St. Petersburg traffic with a baby Thursday afternoon.
A man was arrested after police said he ran into St. Petersburg traffic with a baby Thursday afternoon.
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St. Pete city council moves $614 million utilities plan forward, debate over higher bills for residents
Utility bills might cost residents a bit more in the future if you live in St. Petersburg, as city council members consider raising rates to pay for $614 million in infrastructure upgrades.
Utility bills might cost residents a bit more in the future if you live in St. Petersburg, as city council members consider raising rates to pay for $614 million in infrastructure upgrades.
Future of two St. Pete street murals uncertain as leaders respond to new state, federal mandates
The future of two St. Pete murals, one honoring Black history, the other Pride, is uncertain, as city leaders respond to new state and federal mandates targeting street art.
The future of two St. Pete murals, one honoring Black history, the other Pride, is uncertain, as city leaders respond to new state and federal mandates targeting street art.
St. Pete leaders to discuss raising utility rates to fund stormwater improvements
The City of St. Petersburg is looking for ways to fund stormwater improvement projects – and their solution could include raising utility rates.
The City of St. Petersburg is looking for ways to fund stormwater improvement projects – and their solution could include raising utility rates.
Some St. Pete homeowners still waiting for permits nearly one year after Hurricane Helene
Eleven months after Hurricane Helene swept through the area, some St. Petersburg homeowners said they’re still waiting for the city to issue permits to repair their properties even as hurricane season ramps up again.
Eleven months after Hurricane Helene swept through the area, some St. Petersburg homeowners said they’re still waiting for the city to issue permits to repair their properties even as hurricane season ramps up again.
Florida DOGE arrives in St. Pete. Here's what auditors are targeting
State-appointed auditors will go inside St. Petersburg City Hall on Wednesday for the first of a two-day review of city spending, part of the Florida Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) ongoing audits of local governments.
State-appointed auditors will go inside St. Petersburg City Hall on Wednesday for the first of a two-day review of city spending, part of the Florida Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) ongoing audits of local governments.
St. Pete murder investigation yields arrest of fourth suspect
Another person has been arrested following a shooting in a St. Pete neighborhood that left one man dead on July 29, according to police.
Another person has been arrested following a shooting in a St. Pete neighborhood that left one man dead on July 29, according to police.
St. Pete residents blame neighboring construction for unprecedented flooding over weekend
A neighborhood in St. Pete was drying out Monday after this weekend’s storms brought flooding residents say they’ve never experienced.
A neighborhood in St. Pete was drying out Monday after this weekend’s storms brought flooding residents say they’ve never experienced.
Hole forms on St. Pete road after car spins out, striking fire hydrant, power pole: police
St. Pete police are asking people to avoid a stretch of road where a hole has now formed after a car spun out of control and struck a fire hydrant and power pole.
St. Pete police are asking people to avoid a stretch of road where a hole has now formed after a car spun out of control and struck a fire hydrant and power pole.
One woman's journal from the 1840's brought to life in James Museum Exhibit
You can experience the colors and sights of one woman’s journey along the Oregon Trail at the James Museum.
You can experience the colors and sights of one woman’s journey along the Oregon Trail at the James Museum.
St. Pete's MLK parade keeps city funding despite concerns over Florida DOGE audit
The nation’s longest-running Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade will keep its city funding for 2025, but concerns about state scrutiny loomed large during Thursday’s St. Petersburg City Council meeting.
The nation’s longest-running Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade will keep its city funding for 2025, but concerns about state scrutiny loomed large during Thursday’s St. Petersburg City Council meeting.
St. Pete City Council to discuss economic impact if Rays leave after 2028 season
St. Petersburg city leaders are preparing to have a frank conversation about the future and the finances if the Tampa Bay Rays leave town after the 2028 season. Rays ownership is currently in talks to potentially sell the team.
St. Petersburg city leaders are preparing to have a frank conversation about the future and the finances if the Tampa Bay Rays leave town after the 2028 season. Rays ownership is currently in talks to potentially sell the team.
Tropicana Field repairs: St. Pete leaders approve agreement for new turf, non-roof repairs
St. Petersburg City Council has taken the next step to repair Tropicana Field. On Thursday, the council approved an agreement for a new turf and a proposal for non-roof repairs.
St. Petersburg City Council has taken the next step to repair Tropicana Field. On Thursday, the council approved an agreement for a new turf and a proposal for non-roof repairs.