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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sandbag event taking place in St. Pete on Saturday
The City of St. Petersburg is reminding residents that sandbags are available year-round, and they should not wait for a storm to stock up.
Crews install AquaFence around St. Pete’s most critical lift station
St. Petersburg just added another tool to protect infrastructure against hurricanes, and it’s a familiar one for the Tampa Bay Area.
Third suspect arrested in St. Pete murder investigation
St. Petersburg police say a third arrest has been made several days after a man was shot to death in a neighborhood.
'Where is our money going?' Tenants at St. Pete complex warned water may be shut off over unpaid bills
Residents at a St. Petersburg apartment complex say they’re frustrated and confused after receiving a notice from the city warning them that water service may be shut off in less than three weeks.
Former teacher opens children's bookstore in St. Pete
A former teacher missed reading books to students, so she created The Story Garden, where she can do just that.
Suspected stalker accused of peering into women’s bedrooms in St. Pete delivered sex toys to a victim: SPPD
Police in St. Petersburg believe a man accused of stalking five different women may have more victims.
St. Petersburg the latest target of DOGE state audit over spending and DEI programs
The City of St. Petersburg is the latest municipality under scrutiny by the Florida Department of Governmental Oversight and Efficiency (DOGE), as state auditors continue their statewide review of local spending.