Local News
We Are St. Pete Fund nears $1 million
The We Are St. Pete Fund, aimed at hurricane relief in St. Petersburg, is approaching a significant milestone of $1 million in contributions. Announce...
Headline: St. Petersburg, FL News
Stay up to date on all local happenings in St. Petersburg, FL. We send you personalized newsletters.
Sign up for St. Petersburg, FL NewsLatest News in St. Petersburg, FL
Covering local events, government decisions, community updates, and more.
Local News
Mayor’s Future Ready Academy Now Accepting Applications
The City of St. Petersburg is inviting applicants for the Mayor's Future Ready Academy, which offers on-the-job training and classroom instruction to ...
Local News
Medtech startup to open in St. Pete’s Sundial
California-based medical technology startup Prenuvo is set to open its first Tampa Bay location in downtown St. Petersburg's Sundial shopping plaza. S...
Local News
Saturday Shoppes relocates due to Trop damage
The Saturday Shoppes, founded by Renee Edwards, is relocating from Tropicana Field to Pinellas Technical College due to substantial storm damage to th...
Local News
USF’s ‘Tampa Bay Strong’ campaign supports students
The University of South Florida has launched the "Tampa Bay Strong" campaign, featuring a special edition T-shirt designed to raise funds for students...
Local News
Pete’s Bagels opens Gulfport co-working facility
Pete’s Bagels is set to open a unique co-working facility in Gulfport, which will feature a vintage diner theme. Starting November 4, the space will o...
Local News
PSTA Offering Free Rides on Election Day
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is providing free rides to all voters on Election Day, November 5th. To qualify for a free ride, riders...
Local News
Speer Dream Foundation pivots to hurricane relief funding
The Speer Dream Foundation is launching a grant initiative aimed at providing hurricane relief to local residents affected by Hurricanes Helene and Mi...
Local News
Voodoo Brewing now open in St. Pete
Voodoo Brewing Co. has officially opened its doors in St. Petersburg after facing multiple delays, marking a significant addition to the local craft b...
Local News
State official: St. Pete has a post-storm housing problem
Hurricane Milton has left St. Petersburg, Florida, facing a significant housing crisis, as highlighted by state emergency management official Kevin Gu...
Local News
Tampa Bay places third among veteran retirement destinations
Tampa Bay has ranked third among veteran retirement destinations in the 2024 Best Cities After Service lists released by Navy Federal Credit Union and...
Local News
Gulfport man wins $2 million scratch-off prize
A Gulfport resident, Jesse Robinson, has claimed a $2 million prize from a Florida Lottery scratch-off ticket, specifically the 100X The Cash. After b...
Local News
County small business enterprise utilization soars
Pinellas County has reported a significant increase in government contracts awarded to local small businesses, reaching over $55 million in fiscal yea...
Local News
USFSP to offer post-storm trick-or-treat experience
The University of South Florida St. Petersburg (USFSP) is hosting a special post-storm Halloween Fest, providing a safe trick-or-treating experience f...
Local News
PSTA drivers helped save thousands of lives during storms
PSTA drivers played a crucial role in saving lives during the recent storms, completing nearly 570,000 emergency trips before and after Hurricanes Hel...
Local News
School Board’s final vote on make-up days coming Tuesday
The Pinellas County School Board is set to vote on proposed make-up days for the 50 school hours lost due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. This decisi...
Local News
Local law enforcement collected 533 pounds of medication
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office collected 533.7 pounds of prescription medication as part of Operation Medicine Cabinet, aimed at preventing acci...
Local News
Nonstop Amsterdam flights resume service from Tampa
Tampa International Airport has resumed its nonstop daily flights to Amsterdam, a move celebrated by officials from both the airport and Delta Air Lin...
Local News
St. Pete ranks among top cities for disabled people
St. Petersburg has been recognized as one of the top cities for people with disabilities according to WalletHub's recent analysis, which evaluated ove...
Local News
St. Pete’s new fire chief is ‘here to serve a purpose’
Keith Watts has been appointed as St. Petersburg's first African American fire chief, taking over the role after the retirement of James Large. Joinin...