Being able to take a Tampa–St. Petersburg ferry year-round is likely on the horizon
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — City leaders in Tampa and St. Petersburg are moving closer to launching a year-round ferry connecting their downtown areas. Playmakers in an approved November proposal met on Tuesday morning ahead of Wednesday's board vote on a proposed plan that was mostly finalized earlier last month.
USF Professors Launch Website to Support St. Petersburg Children’s Literacy and Emotional Growth
Two professors from the University of South Florida (USF) College of Education, AnnMarie Gunn and Susan Bennett, have developed a national online resource to support children’s literacy and emotional skills. Their website, GrowThroughReading.com, is based on years of research and work with children in St. Petersburg,...
Fundraiser for O’Maddy’s manager to be held this weekend
Staff members at O’Maddy’s Bar & Grille are rallying behind one of their own after a devastating diagnosis. General manager Jennifer Rockholt-Kimbrell learned that she has colon cancer about a month ago. “Jammin’ for Jenn,” a fundraiser to help with medical bills, is scheduled at the Gulfport restaurant Friday...
St. Pete leader takes steps to initiate annexation of historically Black Lincoln Cemetery in...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The City of St. Petersburg’s Housing and Land Use Committee on Thursday held conversations around annexing the historically Black Lincoln Cemetery in Gulfport. “We have to stop pussyfooting around and to the right thing,” Councilmember Corey Givens said. Givens, who has relatives buried...
Tesla’s Reckless Reverse Rampage on Park Blvd: A Witness’s Account
An unusual incident took place around 4:30pm on Park Blvd involving a Tesla car that reversed across all four lanes at full speed. The car, which is believed to have been parked at Charley's Cheesesteaks, accidentally accelerated and collided with 3-4 vehicles. The incident was witnessed by a driver who was right...
Florida woman faces second attempted murder charge after attacking nurse, officials say
A woman previously arrested for allegedly trying to kill her husband now faces another attempted murder charge, according to the Pinellas Park Police Department.
St. Pete’s tallest building is ready to welcome residents
Mayor Ken Welch toured a building Wednesday that he said symbolizes St. Petersburg’s evolution into a city with the nation’s “most vibrant downtown.”. Welch was referring to the 46-story Residences at 400 Central, St. Petersburg’s tallest tower. The city has granted the Red Apple Group a temporary certificate of...
Safety concerns for e-bikes grow after another fatal crash in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Pete police are investigating the second deadly e-bike crash in less than two weeks. Police said e-bike rider Edelina Fleitas. was killed near 22nd Avenue North and 49th Street North. St. Pete police said this is the fifth deadly crash involving an e-bike they've...
‘I got charged in seconds’: Pinellas County detectives warn of fake QR code sticker...
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about a scheme focused on parking meters and mobile parking areas that is aimed at identity theft.
Bad Bunny tops Tampa Bay’s 2025 Spotify Wrapped
Bad Bunny unseated Taylor Swift as Spotify's top global artist — no doubt, on the shoulders of Tampa Bay. His single "DtMF" was our most-streamed song on Spotify this year. Why it matters: Far-right commentators lashed out after Bad Bunny was announced as the headliner for the forthcoming Super Bowl. But he sure...
