Tampa Bay Ferry operator has found a bigger boat
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority has unexpectedly agreed to purchase a ferry vessel that carries 101 more passengers than the previous service. PSTA’s governing board, as planned, also offered its unanimous approval Wednesday for Hubbard’s Marina to operate the new Tampa Bay Ferry. The family-owned company,...
Developers of Tangerine Plaza, empty since 2017, seek more money, time
Developers of Tangerine Plaza, a city-owned strip mall in southern St. Petersburg where the area’s only grocery store shuttered in 2017, are seeking more time and over $22 million in public money to bring a food market and affordable housing there. Mayor Ken Welch’s administration is recommending that the...
St. Petersburg eyeing potential Al Lang Stadium expansion for Rowdies, possible spring training site
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - After months of public opposition, city officials in St. Petersburg have reversed their stance on the future of Al Lang Stadium. Initially considering the demolition of the near-waterfront stadium, the city is now exploring plans to expand the iconic venue. The backstory:. The proposal,...
Florida teacher needs help after surviving lightning strike killing friend in Peru
A Florida teacher remained hospitalised on Friday in Peru after he survived a lightning strike that killed another man while hiking near Cusco. James Fernandez, a science teacher at Palm Harbor Middle School in Pinellas County, is a father of two boys. One is a 5-month-old baby, and the other is 8 years old.
Largo accountant accused of embezzling $500,000+ from family business
An employee at MC Mechanical, a Largo-based HVAC company, has been arrested on grand theft charges after being accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the business, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
This downtown pop-up is staking its claim as best hot dog in St. Pete
If their name is to be believed, this hot dog cart may have the best dogs in the city. The Best Hot Dog St. Pete made its debut this summer, featuring a variety of internationally-inspired hot dog creations. The hot dog cart can be found most days at the corner...
Duke Energy Florida completes upgrades at two power plants
Duke Energy Florida has finished upgrades on the Bartow Power Plant in St. Petersburg and two units at Hines Energy Complex in Bartow. The upgrades will allow the plants to produce a total of 255 ... Read More » The post Duke Energy Florida completes upgrades at two power plants appeared first on Daily Energy...
Your license plate could be breaking Florida law
On October 1, 2025, a new law was put into place that prohibits any coverings, tints, or frames that obscure your plate.
St. Petersburg Woman Charged in Six-Figure Embezzlement Case at Pinellas HVAC Company
A longtime controller for a Pinellas County air-conditioning firm has been accused of embezzling more than $100,000 from the business, according to an arrest warrant and sworn complaint filed on December 4, 2025, in the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court. The warrant identifies Lisa Marie Warner, 55, of St. Petersburg, who...
Affordable senior housing proposed in Historic Gas Plant District
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The city of St. Petersburg is taking proposals to redevelop a section of the Historic Gas Plant District. The city has already received an unsolicited proposal from the Pinellas County Housing Authority (PCHA) to build affordable housing for seniors. PCHA has been working with seniors...
