Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of St. Petersburg Accepting Patients
The new Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of St. Petersburg is open and accepting patients. The 57,000-square-foot freestanding hospital provides essential rehabilitation services that help patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions...
Flamingo Festival at Sunken Gardens happening Sunday
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The annual Flamingo Festival is being held at Sunken Gardens in St. Pete on Sunday. Kids' activities will be led by Great Explorations Children’s Museum and families can enjoy live music from Jimmy Nash. St. Pete Concessions and Wildflower Ice Cream will be available, as...
Controversy Over Tree Clearing Along Highway 275: A Call for Alternative Transportation Solutions
A recent development has sparked concern among local residents as trees and brush along 275, from the Roosevelt on ramp to almost downtown exits, are being cleared. The sight of oaks, cypress, and palms being taken down has caused a stir on social media, with many lamenting the loss of greenery and the potential for...
Truck Overturns on Bayside Bridge, Injures Three
A southbound Peterbilt truck overturned on the Bayside Bridge south of Drew Street after a mechanical issue caused the driver to lose control on December 2, 2025, at approximately 5:00 PM. According to initial reports, the truck, operated by a 37-year-old Clearwater man, experienced the issue while traveling in the...
St. Pete police arrest 16-year-old high school student accused of bringing gun to campus
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A St. Pete high school student is facing charges after police say he brought a gun to campus. The St. Pete Police Department says a 16-year-old 11th grader brought the gun in his backpack Tuesday at Northeast High School, located in the area of 16th Street North.
ER Doctors warn of e-bike dangers as serious injuries spike, crashes increase around Tampa...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Doctors at Orlando Health in Pinellas County said they see e-bike and e-scooter-related injuries every single day in their emergency room, and they warn it’s more serious than people might think. What we know:. Dr. Traci Ryan works in emergency medicine at Orlando Health Bayfront...
Judge gives life sentence to man who rammed semi-truck into Tampa nightclub
A Hillsborough County judge sentenced Dylan Fogel to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of killing Giovanni Soto when he crashed a semi-truck into a Tampa strip club in August 2024.
Central Florida Man Arrested for Stealing Fire Engine, Causing Hit-and-Run
A Central Florida man was arrested for stealing a fire engine and causing a hit-and-run crash. Tampa Police officers quickly recovered the stolen fire engine and arrested the suspect after the incident. Preliminary information suggested that at approximately 9:25am, 59-year-old Warren Scudder stole the local fire...
USF St. Petersburg Professor Honored with National Lifetime Award for Ethics Education
The American Psychological Association (APA) Ethics Committee has awarded the 2025 Lifetime Award for Accomplishments in Ethics Education to Dr. Tiffany Chenneville. Dr. Chenneville is a psychology professor at the University of South Florida (USF) St. Petersburg. The annual award recognizes psychologists for...
Mazzaro’s Italian Market unveils 866-pound block of imported cheese
One of St. Pete’s tastiest holiday traditions is back. This morning, Mazzaro’s Italian Market officially unveiled and carved into an 866-pound block of cheese imported from Italy. The annual tradition has become a favorite, and blocks of the cheese are one of the most popular gifts in town.
