Edge District Giant Poised To Rise As The Central Awaits Land Deal
Downtown St. Petersburg’s next big high-rise swing is inching toward liftoff. The Central, billed as one of the city’s largest new projects, is “ready to rise,” according to developer Ellison Development, with a key land closing now in sight. On the 2.1-acre site, the only fully finished piece is a new 540-space public
Mock trial summer camp: Over 100 students try case at Hillsborough County courthouse
TAMPA, Fla. - A fictional cyberstalking case came to a close Friday as more than 100 high schoolers completed a week-long mock trial summer camp at the Hillsborough County courthouse. Mock trial summer camp. What we know:. The Judge Simms mock trial summer camp brought more than 100 high schoolers...
Community gathers for healing and hope
Welcome to the Catalyst’s Community Voices platform. We’ve curated community leaders and thinkers from all parts of our great city to speak on issues that affect us all. Visit our Community Voices page for more details. More than 250 people gathered Saturday at Lake Vista Recreation Center for...
Scottish American Society of Dunedin hosts World Cup watch parties
DUNEDIN, Fla. — The Scottish American Society of Dunedin is hosting FIFA World Cup watch parties for the first time, drawing soccer fans together locally while matches are played on the world stage. The nonprofit’s leaders said the events are meant to give fans a place to watch together...
Tampa Bay banker receives Lifetime Achievement Award
St. Petersburg resident Rita Lowman is what some might call a force to be reckoned with. She has had a presence in the banking industry for more than 40 years. Currently a board member of Caldwell Trust and Encore Bank, Lowman is still active in the community. She wouldn’t have it any other way.
Triple-Digit Real Feel: Tampa Bay Faces 106 Heat Index In Week-Long Swelter
Tampa Bay Area Weather Outlook (TFP) THE BREAKDOWN: The Tampa Bay area is entering a...
St. Pete mayoral candidates trade policy, not punches, in second forum
The second St. Petersburg mayoral debate, hosted by the League of Women Voters at SPC’s Music Center Thursday night, differed sharply from the first. The NAACP’s June debate often devolved into attacks on Mayor Kenneth Welch’s record, particularly regarding hurricane response and transparency. This time, the format pro
Clearwater Firefighters Quickly Contain House Fire, Pet Rescued
CLEARWATER — Clearwater Fire & Rescue crews responded to a residential structure fire just before 4 p.m. Friday at 1304 Arden Ave. Firefighters arriving on scene found heavy fire coming from the home and immediately began an aggressive fire attack. Crews were able to quickly bring the blaze under control and prevent it
Tampa Man Charged With First-Degree Murder After Alleged Beating
Mel Mcray Jr. TAMPA, Fla. — A 36-year-old man faces a first-degree murder charge after...
$214M expansion underway at AdventHealth hospital in Hillsborough
AdventHealth, one of the largest nonprofit Protestant healthcare systems in the U.S., is readying to embark on a $214 million expansion of its Carrollwood hospital to meet growing inpatient and surgical demands, the health system announced Thursday. The Altamonte Springs-based health care system will soon begin constru
