Saint Petersburg FL

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla – Duke Energy announced Wednesday it is dropping storm recovery charges for customers a month earlier than originally scheduled. The utility company said storm cost recovery charges were results of costs associated with the company’s approximately $1.1 billion response to hurricanes Debby, Helene...

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — A ribbon cutting was held Tuesday for the second phase of Skyway Lofts in St. Petersburg, adding 66 new units of affordable housing to the Skyway Marina District. Public and private leaders say as the Skyway Marina District continues to grow, preserving housing for people...

One person was arrested during the second day of protests at a hiring event for U.S. Customs and Border Protection in St. Petersburg on Wednesday.

TREASURE ISLAND — When Commissioner Arthur Czyszczon added "City Manager Review" to the Jan. 5 agenda without backup materials, speculation spread via social media that the commission planned to fire City Manager Charles Van Zant. But only Czyszczon voiced a loss of confidence. Mayor John Doctor proposed creating an...

Moe's Original BBQ opened its first Pinellas County spot at Bardmoor Promenade, 10801 Starkey Road in Seminole. This marks the Alabama-style barbecue chain's Tampa Bay debut. Brian and Janeen Fairhurst own the place with their children, Kamari and Tobias. Brian worked more than 20 years with the chain. He started in...

If you haven’t made your way to The Blu Halo in St. Pete, consider this your friendly nudge. When this chef-driven spot first opened at Echelon City Center (211 Main St. N) in late summer, it promised a modern twist on classic American fare and a curated wine selection. Now, after some time in the St. Pete dining...

St. Pete has a new option for fast, friendly, and trustworthy after-hours pet care. CentralPet Express Care just opened at 19 Dr. MLK Jr. St. South in the EDGE District, offering night and weekend appointments and walk-ins at more affordable prices. The locally owned and operated veterinary clinic is already...

TAMPA, Fla. – Residents across the Tampa Bay area should keep both their rain gear and winter coats handy over the next 24 hours as a swift weather system brings a round of storms followed by a sharp drop in temperatures. According to the National Weather Service, the region...

Some Florida bakeries inspire the kind of loyalty that makes you want to keep them secret. These spots sell out early, spark lines before sunrise, and turn first time visits into weekly rituals. You will taste tradition, craft, and a little bit of local magic in every bite. Let this...

DUNEDIN, Fla. (WFLA)— One person was hospitalized and another arrested after a golf cart crash in Dunedin, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office announced. Deputies responded to Main Street and Douglas Avenue around 2:09 a.m. after a report of a gold cart crashing into a curb. According to PCSO, a passenger was...