Gov. DeSantis doubles down on FDOT order to remove street murals
Governor Ron DeSantis responded to the outcry over an order from the Florida Department of Transportation to remove street art that could violate traffic safety guidelines.
St. Pete officials stress strategy over reaction in response to FDOT’s decision not to protect city murals
On Monday, officials with the city of St. Petersburg said they would be strategic and not reactionary regarding the Florida Department of Transportation to deny the city’s request to keep several pieces of artwork on its roadways, and they encouraged residents to do the same.
Will electric air taxis come to St. Pete? Task force to talk next steps Monday
Leaders in St. Petersburg plan to take the next step on Monday toward possibly bringing a futuristic mode of transportation to the city.
Trump administration orders review of African American museum exhibits, sparking pushback
President Donald Trump and the White House announced this past week that African American exhibits at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History and other museums nationwide will undergo internal reviews.
St. Pete woman wearing hot dog costume arrested after putting toilet paper on neighbor’s vehicle
A St. Petersburg woman wearing a hot dog costume was arrested for disorderly conduct this week, according to officers.
FDOT denies St. Pete's request to keep several street murals on roadways
The Florida Department of Transportation has denied the City of St. Pete's request to keep several pieces of artwork on its roadways.
St. Pete considers creating city-owned electric utility as residents voice concerns over Duke Energy prices
Could the city of St. Petersburg unplug itself from Duke Energy? That’s the question city leaders are now exploring after residents and council members raised concerns about high energy bills and long-term energy goals.
Survivor of abuse at Dozier School for Boys earns high school diploma
At 75 years old, Eddie Horne walked across the graduation stage at St. Petersburg High School, decades after his education was derailed by abuse and trauma at the Dozier School for Boys in the Panhandle.
St. pete police warning drivers cruising through flooded streets can be ticketed
St. Pete police are warning drivers that plowing through flooded streets could cost you.
Property management company of St. Pete complex pays past-due water bills after tenants left frustrated
Tenants at The Morgan apartment complex in south St. Petersburg woke up with running water on Thursday morning, but they were uncertain if the relief was temporary.
Owner of dog that died after picking up firework arrested for animal cruelty: SPPD
Several weeks after a dog died while picking up a firework, St. Petersburg police have arrested the dog's owner on animal cruelty charges.
Deputies processing drug arrest discover evidence hidden in inmate's intimate area
Strip search reveals inmate hiding drugs in intimate area.
Firefighters battle two-alarm fire on St. Pete Beach
Fire crews are watching hot spots after battling a two-alarm fire on St. Pete Beach Tuesday afternoon.
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.
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.
Waterkeepers around Tampa share 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.
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.
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.
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.