Duke Energy warns St. Pete that $23M a year in franchise fees is now ‘uncertain’
St. Petersburg’s debate over whether to break away from Duke Energy now has a more immediate complication: The…
St. Petersburg psychologist shares advice for long-term health improvements
Improving your mental, physical wellness Physical and mental wellness is an important part of your overall health, and…
City announces National Black Business Month events
August 7, 2026 – In celebration of National Black Business Month, the City of St. Petersburg, in partnership…
Scaling a Startup
TAMPA / ST. PETERSBURG / SARASOTA / FORT MYERS / NAPLES / LAKELAND The startup Haddy — which…
Fort Myers restaurant group brings new waterfront eatery to St. Pete
A longtime Florida restaurant operator is making a new investment in St. Petersburg’s waterfront with its latest neighborhood-inspired…
Around Florida
Some of the state’s other major cities are also getting record-breaking skyscrapers. FORT LAUDERDALE: Its tallest building is…
Here’s How To Know If You’ve Been ‘Flocked’ In FL
Police in Florida are among thousands of agencies nationwide using automated license plate readers to photograph vehicles and…
Fort Myers restaurant group brings new waterfront eatery to St. Pete
A longtime Florida restaurant operator is making a new investment in St. Petersburg’s waterfront with its latest neighborhood-inspired…
City of St. Pete considers raising utility rates
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — St. Pete residents could see their water bills increase in October. St. Pete City…
Clearwater locks in Duke for 30 years as St. Pete weighs a different path
Clearwater has decided to stay with Duke Energy for the next 30 years, closing the chapter on the idea…
101 first-year teachers join Pinellas County Schools before classes resume
First-year teacher prepares for school year Pinellas County Schools welcomed 276 newly hired educators this week as staff…
Mercado West closing in St. Pete, Pinellas County gets a Shake Shack and more in Tampa Bay food news
St. Petersburg’s Mercado West Credit: mercadoeats / Facebook OPENINGS/CLOSINGS Pinellas County’s first Shake Shack location will open in…