St. Petersburg Traffic Alert: Overnight Closures To Shut Down Key I-175 Exit
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Drivers heading into downtown St. Petersburg late next week should prepare for a detour. Starting Monday, December 1, and continuing through Tuesday, December 2, the eastbound I-175 exit ramp to 6th Street South will be closed overnight. Crews are scheduled to shut down the ramp from 10 p.m. to...
4.2M Floridians to hit the road for Thanksgiving, turkey distribution event today in Clearwater...
Good evening, Tampa Bay. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. We will see some patchy fog on Tuesday morning, then partly to mostly sunny skies. Highs will range from the upper 70s at the coast to...
42-story Art House condo tower starts welcoming its first residents in downtown St. Pete
One of the newest additions to the downtown St. Pete skyline has reached a major milestone. The 42-story Art House condo tower received its Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) last week for floors 10 through 32, allowing the first closings to begin today. The building, located at 275 1st Avenue...
Tampa woman pretends to be twin sister during DUI arrest: police
A Tampa woman was accused of posing as her twin sister when she was caught driving under the influence on Sunday.
University selects St. Petersburg for first physical location
An online education pioneer has selected St. Petersburg for its first standalone, immersive in-person learning site in the institution’s 54-year history. Albany, New York-based Excelsior University opened its St. Petersburg campus Oct. 20 at 9400 4th Street N. Students can now enroll in hybrid Bachelor of Science in...
Japanese Teppanyaki Chain Opens First East Coast Location in Pinellas Park
Pepper Lunch launched its first East Coast spot in Pinellas Park this year. The cook-at-the-table teppanyaki concept arrived at 4699 Park Blvd., serving meals throughout the day. Dishes arrive on 500-degree plates. Customers cook everything themselves right at their seats. Since the doors opened, more than 80% of...
Passenger killed after driver falls asleep on I-275: FHP
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla - A woman is dead after the driver of the car she was in fell asleep while heading south on I-275 near the Skyway Bridge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. What we know:. Investigators say that a 21-year-old Pinellas Park man was driving a Chevy Colorado...
USF harassment suspects posted similar confrontations nationwide, social media shows
One of the suspects has amassed a social media following for provocative street evangelism, with videos showing confrontations with Muslim communities across the country.
New Paws, New Love: Adopt Puppies Today in Seminole, FL
Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near seminole.
Draco, Drugs, And Drums: 20-Year-Old Nabbed In Tampa Gang Unit Raid
TAMPA, Fla. – A home on River Bay Drive in Tampa became the center of a major law enforcement operation Friday, ending with the arrest of a 20-year-old man and the seizure of a high-powered firearm, thousands in cash, and a stockpile of narcotics. The bust concluded a targeted...

















