Gov race announcement; Iran war latest
Democratic candidate for Florida governor David Jolly announces his running mate, and President Donald Trump threatens more strikes…
St. Petersburg hosting Second Saturday sandbag pickup as hurricane season begins
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Petersburg announced residents can pick up free sandbags during the city’s Second Saturday…
Treasure Island hosts patriotic parade and festival Saturday
June 10, 2026 – The City of Treasure Island’s Classic Car and Carts Parade starts at 9 a.m.…
Welch spends first mayoral debate defending his record
The NAACP hosted the first 2026 St. Petersburg mayoral debate Tuesday at the President Barack Obama Main Library,…
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office rolls out AI-powered language translation on body-worn cameras
LARGO, Fla. – Pinellas County deputies have a new tool designed to break down language barriers in real…
United Way Suncoast report: Pinellas County’s ‘survival budget’ is second highest in Florida
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A family of four now needs more than $106,000 to afford necessities in the Bay…
St. Pete hit-and-run suspect arrested after fiery crash into occupied home: Police
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A man was arrested after a hit-and-run crash sent a vehicle into a St.…
Tampa Housing Authority launches teen job program
TAMPA, Fla. — More than a hundred students in the Tampa Bay area have jobs this summer, and…
Man arrested after crashing car into home in St. Pete: SPPD
ST. PETERBURG, Fla. — The St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) said it has arrested a man accused of…
St. Pete Beach considering ordinance requiring permits for beach activities and events
The Brief St. Pete Beach is considering a new ordinance that would add restrictions on activities and items…
Opinion: Crimea Cuts, St. Pete Double Tap, Boats Bashed
Apologies for putting this out a few days late. I was in the field talking to an Armed…
St. Petersburg Sen. Rouson taking job at New College of Florida
TALLAHASSEE — Longtime St. Petersburg legislator Darryl Rouson is being hired by New College of Florida as its…