Florida bills targeting DEI in local government draw sharp debate
St. Petersburg mayor, lawmakers spar over Senate Bill 1134 and House Bill 1001 as Governor DeSantis signals support.…
St. Pete Beach commissioners to consider easier parking fee changes | Beaches
ST. PETE BEACH — City Commissions are considering relaxing the island’s parking fee ordinance, voting unanimously on first…
FDOT details next phase of $1B Westshore Interchange rebuild at public open house
FDOT said the design will increase capacity and reduce the crisscross merging that contributes to backups and crashes.…
St. Pete mayor calls proposed Florida DEI ban ‘dangerous’
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — City and county leaders from across Florida held a joint press conference on Wednesday to…
Casino night fundraiser helps Belleair Bluffs business owner raise $10K for charity | Belleair
BELLEAIR BEACH — When Irena Nolasco learned last year that her friend, Devin Pappas, was looking for ideas…
Clearwater Police participating in drone first responder program
The Clearwater Police Department has been exploring drone technology for years. Chief Eric Gandy and his team have…
Longtime Seminole barber brought fun, humor, dedication to his trade | Seminole
SEMINOLE — Jack Jenny was more than just a barber for over 60 years. Customers at Portobello Barbers…
Seminole’s homegrown festival turns 57 with new acts, old traditions and 10,000 expected | Seminole
SEMINOLE — What started in 1967 as a chicken barbecue to raise $8,000 for lights at Seminole High…
14-unit luxury condo-hotel Sunshine Club begins construction in Treasure Island
The development site falls within the city’s Resort High Facilities (RHF-50) zoning district, where condo-hotels are considered a…
Short-term rentals the key issue for Indian Rocks Beach candidates | Beaches
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH — Short-term rentals and the erosion of local control dominated the conversation as seven candidates…
St. Pete set to approve archaeological grave digs in Tropicana Field parking lot
City documents state, in part, that the project involves excavation of potential grave sites, sifting of excavated material…
Tampa-based non-profit rescues more than 100 Americans from Israel, including St. Pete church group
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Heath Panganiban was preparing to baptize his nine-year-old son, Landon, in the Jordan River…