Clearwater, Pinellas to vote on ‘term sheet’ for Phillies spring training renovations
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Next week, both the city of Clearwater and Pinellas County officials will vote on the final term sheet, a document that outlines the renovations and where the money will come from, for the Phillies spring training facility. The Phillies want $20 million from the state, $30...
Botched Late-Night Heist Ends In Death And A Triple-Charge Arrest In St. Petersburg
John Knight (PCSO) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A Wednesday night robbery attempt at a local...
Midnight Intruder Fatally Shot By Homeowner After Crashing Car Into St. Petersburg
Breaking Local News (Tampa Free Press) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – St. Petersburg police are investigating...
County pushes strategic plan into action
Pinellas County commissioners used an April 16 work session to sharpen the county’s strategic plan and press staff toward execution, not just alignment. The framework itself is not new. The board adopted the plan in 2023, then spent the past year refining priorities through work sessions, budget discussions and a February strategic planning session. What changed this month was the level of specificity. County...
Urban Oak Grill and Bar in New Port Richey
FOX 13's Charley Belcher takes us to New Port Richey's Urban Oak Grill and Bar. It is family owned and full of southern hospitality.
Sewer leak could speed Largo City Hall move
April 17, 2026 - A sewer line backup closed Largo City Hall April 7 after flooding much of the first floor, forcing the city to relocate meetings and public services while officials assess repairs. Mayor Woody Brown said the disruption could accelerate the city’s move into the delayed Horizon West Bay complex, which was originally expected to open last spring. The $85 million downtown project...
EDGE District buildings acquired by Dallas investment firm
Leaders of Dallas-based investment firm 90Ten are bullish on St. Petersburg. The company acquired three properties on Central Avenue in December 2025. Another retail block was purchased Wednesday in the EDGE District for $8.5 million. The assets are: 965 Central Avenue, 1025 Central Avenue, 1027 Central Avenue, 1029 Central Avenue,...
Burger Monger Prepares to Expand with Two New Locations
With locations in St. Pete, Wesley Chapel, and Clearwater, Burger Monger is the smash burger-focused eatery “Where Every Bite Becomes Your New Favorite.” Having already built up its Tampa Bay presence with its three restaurants—including the St. Pete location, which also features local craft beer and a full bar—Burger Monger is preparing to expand significantly in the area.
Elderly couple says pre-paid plots at Tampa cemetery no longer theirs
They said they were recently told that someone else is already buried there, and they won’t get a refund.
Fatal shooting of armed veteran by Pinellas Park snipers was justified, state attorney says
Previous coverage: Armed suspect dead after SWAT standoff in Pinellas Park PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (WFLA) — The fatal shooting of a Pinellas Park man last month by a sniper team was a “justifiable homicide,” State Attorney Bruce Bartlett announced on Thursday. Ryan Lecompte, 39, was shot and killed by officers on March 31, after an […]
