Around town: South Pinellas news briefs | St. Petersburg
Updated Innovation Ecosystem Map now available ST. PETERSBURG — The Tampa Bay Innovation Ecosystem Map 2025 update project…
16 arrested on DUI charges in overnight enforcement operation | Crime, Crashes and Fires
Sixteen people were arrested on DUI charges during an overnight traffic enforcement operation that resulted in more than…
Will Lincoln Cemetery change cities?
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The historic African American Lincoln Cemetery in Gulfport is in the middle of a back-and-forth…
FHP: Driver arrested after hitting pedestrian on Gandy Boulevard, fleeing scene | Crime, Crashes and Fires
ST. PETERSBURG — A 58-year-old St. Petersburg man was arrested after striking a pedestrian on Gandy Boulevard and…
Firefly to play Seminole First Friday | Diversions
SEMINOLE — Seminole First Friday will kick off the new year with a performance by Firefly on Friday,…
Mahaffey to present ‘Swan Lake’ | Diversions
TAMPA — Classic Arts Entertainment will present “Swan Lake,” set for Saturday, Jan. 3, 7 p.m., at the…
Woman dies after PSTA bus turns left on red light, causes crash | Crime, Crashes and Fires
PINELLAS PARK — A 57-year-old Clearwater woman died after a PSTA bus driver turned left despite a red…
Habitat welcomes eight families to Longlake Preserve community | Largo
Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside welcomed eight families to their new homes in the Longlake Preserve community…
Friendly Tavern rises from hurricane debris | Beaches
At the Friendly Tavern, there are no strangers … just friends you haven’t met yet. The longtime watering…
St. Pete Beach saves Merry Pier landmark | Beaches
ST. PETE BEACH — The city will rebuild the popular Merry Pier Bait Shack at 801 Pass-a-Grille Way…
Pinellas schools to tighten volunteer background checks, for a fee | Pinellas County
Starting in January, thousands of Pinellas County school volunteers will face more stringent background checks than they’ve encountered…
Three vie for two Belleair Bluffs commission seats | Belleair
BELLEAIR BLUFFS — Three candidates will vie for two open City Commission seats in the March 10 election,…