Stars shine brightly at Hollywood High
Principal Connisheia Garcia was appointed at Lakewood High School in 2023 with the goal of achieving “A” school status, and she did! Pictured above is the Lakewood High School team that made it possible. GOLIATH J. DAVIS, III, Ph.D. | Contributor. ST. PETERSBURG — Lakewood High School is...
This Beloved Florida Italian Spot Is Known For Its Generous Plates And Cozy Feel
Hunger hit hard after a long day of exploring the Sunshine State. I almost drove past it. No flashy sign, no line out the door, just a quiet little place that looked like it had been feeding locals for decades. Something made me stop. Inside, the smell of garlic and...
Live Review: The Black Crowes Return to The MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater in Tampa,...
The heat and the threat of rain didn’t deter concertgoers from heading out to The MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater at The Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida, on May 31, 2026, to see The Black Crowes, Whiskey Meyers, and Southall. Inside the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater, it was hot with all the conc
St. Pete City Council to vote on Duke Energy replacement study
St. Petersburg City Council members are set to decide Thursday whether to pay for a study examining what it would take to ditch Duke Energy and launch a city-run electric utility. Why it matters: Organizers with Dump Duke Florida campaign say it's a crucial step toward lower rates and more accountability for residents
Grim Discovery At Grandview Boat Ramp: St. Pete Police Recover Body Of Suspected Missing...
Grandview Boat Ramp ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – St. Petersburg police are currently investigating after a...
Florida budget cuts: USF misses out on millions after state drops funding for preeminent...
Florida public universities will lose out on millions of dollars after state lawmakers skipped funding for the Preeminent State Research University Program. This funding cut affects the University of South Florida, which has held preeminent status since 2018. While USF will not receive preeminence funding this year, la
Red Mesa Cantina closes after 16 years in downtown St. Pete
One of downtown St. Pete's longest-running restaurants and event venues has closed its doors. Red Mesa Cantina announced Tuesday that it has permanently closed after 16 years in downtown St. Pete. The closure also includes the Red Mesa Event Spaces located above the restaurant, which hosted weddings, corporate events,
TikTok influencer’s viral video helps community surprise Pinellas Park restaurant owner with free home
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. - The community came together Monday to surprise a Pinellas Park restaurant owner with a fully furnished, rent-free home after learning she was homeless and sleeping in her business. Influencer Julian Becerra sparked the massive fundraising effort through a viral TikTok video. Pinellas Park restaura
PHOTOS: St Pete Pride 2026 kicks off across St. Petersburg
Mx St Pete Pride 2026 Kenzi D. Lavish performs at St Pete Pride’s kickoff. (Photo by Ryan Williams-Jent) ST. PETERSBURG | St Pete Pride 2026 officially kicked off May 29-31 with an expanded weekend of festivities in the Grand Central District and at SkyBeach Resort. The kickoff began May...
Citrus Park BBQ Upstart Southern Luv Plots Four-Franchise Takeover In Pinellas And Polk
Southern Luv BBQ, the Tampa fast-casual barbecue shop based in Citrus Park, is getting ready to trade its solo act for a small local chain. The owners say the brand will open four new locations across Pinellas and Polk counties as part of a franchising push. Franchise game plan: four...
