St. Pete house set on fire intentionally, officers say
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA)— A home in St. Petersburg was set on fire deliberately, the St. Petersburg Police Department announced. According to officers, SPPD got a call to investigate a fire at the 3000 block of Jackson Street North around 8:48 a.m. Tuesday. Investigators at the scene said the home sustained...
In Pinellas, a dark money-funded ‘Energy Alliance’ is working against the push for publicly-owned...
Pinellas Energy Alliance is spending tens of thousands of dollars on ads, consultants and canvassers to oppose municipal takeovers of Clearwater and St. Petersburg’s electric grids. They’re not telling anyone where they got the money, or who created the group. The alliance’s activity comes as St. Petersburg’s...
Hulk Hogan Lists Clearwater Beach Waterfront Home For Nearly $11 Million
A high profile waterfront property owned by professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has been listed for sale in Clearwater Beach, drawing attention in one of the Tampa Bay area’s most competitive luxury real estate markets.
WATCH: St. Pete police ask for help identifying 2 men involved in street brawl
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The St. Petersburg Police Department released a video, asking for the public’s help identifying the two men involved in a physical altercation on the 1600 block of Central Avenue on Nov. 1. At 2 a.m., a group of men walked on Central Avenue when they were approached by two unknown […]
Pinellas Park Motorcycle Crash Leaves Rider Critically Injured
PINELLAS PARK — On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at approximately 3:10 p.m., the Pinellas Park Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash on 66th Street south of 126th Avenue. The crash involved a Nissan Rogue and a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The motorcycle rider, David Joseph Lecher, 64, was transported...
Tampa man fighting flesh-eating disease after Bahamas trip
One Tampa family is trying to get their loved one back home after he contracted the flesh-eating disease while overseas in the Bahamas.
Mayor Welch to review Gas Plant development proposals: 9 in total
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Mayor Ken Welch on Tuesday will see all nine proposals for developing the 86-acre historic Gas Plant District. Ark Ellison Horus and Kettler was the first group to file a proposal, and since then, more have come in. They are from Foundation Vision Partners, Freedom Communities Company, Logical...
St. Petersburg issues RFP for study on replacing Duke Energy
Responding to advocacy by the City Council and community groups, the City of St. Petersburg released a request for proposal (RFP) Friday for a feasibility study on the creation of a municipal utility to replace Duke Energy. “The City of St. Petersburg, Florida (“City”) is seeking the services of qualified...
Local fave Pete’s Bagels opens new bagel shop and cafe in Tarpon Springs
The beloved local bagel brand Pete’s Bagels is now open on the downtown Tarpon Springs waterfront, marking more than just a new brick-and-mortar location, but evidence that small, local businesses are thriving in Pinellas County. The first-ever outpost for Pete’s in Tarpon Springs officially made its debut on...
BOGO apps at this downtown St. Pete brewpub are the tastiest deal around
If you’re trying to save money but still want to enjoy yourself, you can have your nachos and eat them too, thanks to Voodoo Brewing Co. The downtown St. Pete brewpub is serving up one of February’s best dining deals. For a limited time only, enjoy buy one, get one free appetizers every Monday–Thursday throughout...
