St. Pete approves projects to make sewer system more resilient

City leaders gave the greenlight for critical infrastructure improvements after Hurricanes Helene and Milton exposed dangerous weaknesses in the sewage system.

More affordable housing coming to South St. Pete with Habitat for Humanity partnership

In a bold effort to address the affordable housing crisis, the City of St. Petersburg is partnering with Habitat for Humanity to build new homes in South St. Pete. It's to ensure that families who live and work in the area have a real shot at staying in their community.

St. Pete City Council unanimously approves $5 million for Tropicana Field repairs

St. Pete councilors unanimously approved $5 million for Tropicana Field repairs, and said the project was currently tracking to meet its expected budget. 

St. Pete students, staff face uncertainty amid nationwide Job Corps pause

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a nationwide pause on Job Corps centers, citing low graduation rates as justification for the decision. The move, linked to cost-cutting efforts under the Trump administration, has sent shockwaves through local campuses — including the Pinellas Job Corps Center in St. Petersburg.

Rhythm Roots: Legendary Black musicians left lasting impact from Tampa to St. Pete

Black performers found soul and sanctuary on the Chitlin Circuit in the Tampa Bay area at a time decades ago when they were limited as far as places where they could perform.

75,000 items of Tampa Bay Rays memorabilia sell out fast at the team's largest yard sale ever

The Tampa Bay Rays had what they're calling their largest charity yard sale ever. From hats to bobbleheads to t-shirts, all were up for grabs Saturday outside Tropicana Field.

'Rare Air' art exhibit features endangered birds, bats, butterflies & bees

A visit to the James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art will expose the viewer to not only some amazing artwork in the current “Rare Air" exhibit, but also to the conservation efforts underway to help keep some of the most beautiful flying creatures here longer.  

St. Pete plans to add more pickleball courts to meet popular demand

Pickleball, one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States, has taken St. Petersburg by storm. The city is now facing a challenge: Accommodating the increasing number of enthusiasts eager to play. 

Horse Soldier Bourbon to open Kentucky distillery

A group of retired Green Berets who started a bourbon business in the Bay Area are planning to open a distillery in Kentucky with hopes of leaving a lasting legacy for the next generation.

Hurricane Season 2025: Duke Energy gives inside look at control center

As Florida heads into what’s expected to be an above-normal hurricane season, Duke Energy Florida is providing a behind-the-scenes look at the operations center responsible for managing outages and power restoration during major storms.

St. Pete residents struggle to rebuild ahead of hurricane season as HUD funding plans take shape

As hurricane season nears, many St. Petersburg residents are still picking up the pieces after Hurricanes Idalia and Helene. In flood-prone neighborhoods like Shore Acres and Riviera Bay, the rebuilding process remains a daily challenge.