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.

Over 100 businesses seized from Pinellas businessman accused of taking $100M from special needs trusts

In a ruling issued this week by a federal bankruptcy judge, the court seized control of more than 100 businesses owned by Leo Govoni, a Pinellas County businessman who's accused of taking $100 million in loans from the Center for Special Needs Trust in St. Petersburg and never paying back the funds.

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.

Photo of bomb threat found on Allegiant flight at PIE released, FBI continues search for suspect

More than a month after an Allegiant Airlines flight attendant found a bomb threat just before taking off from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, the FBI is continuing to search for the person responsible. 

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. 

Officials build Pinellas pedestrian overpass to prevent pedestrian, bicyclist crashes

Locals love to walk, run, bike and rollerblade along Pinellas County’s trails, but the county also has a higher number of crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists.

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.

Lawsuit filed against Pinellas County businessman Leo Govoni, Big Storm Brewing's 'Fat Point Brewing' brand

The troubles are growing for the Pinellas County businessman accused of stealing $100 million from the trust funds of disabled clients. Another investor came forward with allegations against Leo Govoni and Big Storm Brewing. 

FWC marine mammal facility at Eckerd College to get $18M upgrade

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s marine mammal facility on Eckerd College’s campus is getting an upgrade. 

Bicyclist rushed to hospital after Clearwater crash

A bicyclist was rushed to the hospital Tuesday afternoon after colliding with a vehicle in Clearwater, officials said.