Saint Petersburg FL

Several local restaurants and well-known food chains in Hillsborough County failed health inspections during October 2025, with one establishment racking up 32 violations. State records showed a notable 96 restaurants were highlighted for the most infractions, with 11 ordered to temporarily close their doors and...

A Florida man is behind bars after shooting his pregnant girlfriend in the stomach while she slept, Sunshine State law enforcement say. Eric Patterson, 44, stands accused of one count each of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon on a pregnant female, tampering with physical evidence, being a felon in possession of...

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a vehicle fire that happened early Black Friday.

One person is in custody and two are at large after Hillsborough County deputies said they received a call reporting gunshots near Alafia State Park on Thanksgiving.

TAMPA, Fla. – Authorities in Hillsborough County have opened a death investigation following a fatal incident involving an inmate at the Falkenburg Road Jail on Wednesday. Detention deputies were alerted at approximately 11:17 a.m. regarding an apparent medical emergency involving 46-year-old Larue Matthew Dorsey...

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – While many residents settle in for the holiday evening, plunging temperatures across the region have triggered the activation of emergency cold weather shelters in Hillsborough County. County officials confirmed that shelters will open tonight, Thursday, Nov. 27, following a National...

Genesis Automation Healthcare, an Irish healthtech company with a U.S. office in St. Petersburg, was acquired by California-based Diversis Capital this month. The organization, which developed a supply chain automation solution for hospitals, has collaborated with clients such as the National Health System of...

ST. PETERSBURG — Wang Chung will perform on Monday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m., at Ferg’s Entertainment Complex, 1320 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $29.99. Visit www.fergssportsbar.com. Wang Chung came out of the post-punk, new wave scene in the UK and went on to achieve global success...

In a city where grassroots ideas fuel real change, one organization is helping nonprofits and small community programs grow without losing their soul. The Hypatia Collaborative is rethinking how social impact work gets done, not with rushed scaling or corporate-style pressure, but with something much more St. Pete:...

This ain’t your basic paint-and-sip. Toss that paintbrush and trade it for a soldering iron and a wine glass. It’s time to head to the heart of Uptown St. Pete and catch a workshop at Glass of Life. Located at 499 7th Ave N, this neighborhood stained glass studio is a novelty creative outlet for classes, workshops,...