Ironworker explains rebuilding the Trop’s roof
An Oklahoma ironworker who was part of the crew rebuilding the roof of Tropicana Field posted viral videos of his view at the top.
Audubon rejects TradeWinds’ claims over music festival
TradeWinds Resort’s claim that the Audubon Society is involved in overseeing environmental education efforts for the upcoming Country Thunder Music Festival is being directly disputed. In a statement to the Catalyst, Audubon Florida said it has not partnered with TradeWinds on the event and has instead urged organizers to...
Treasure Island church hit by hurricane rebuilds in time for Easter service
TREASURE ISLAND, FLA. (WFLA) — Paradise Lutheran Church on Treasure Island welcomed churchgoers back inside after their building was badly damaged in the 2024 hurricanes. Renovations were completed in time for the Easter holiday. Church leaders say last year’s celebration looked a lot different. “We had scaffolding in...
Tiny Tumble: Hillsborough County Residents Rally To Save Ducklings From Storm Drains
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A growing group of Hillsborough County residents is sounding the alarm over a recurring hazard in their streets: neighborhood storm drains that act as traps for local wildlife. In just a few days, 154 people have signed a petition urging the Public Works Department to...
Search Continues for Missing Endangered Man Last Seen Near Treasure Island Bridge
ST. PETERSBURG — Detectives with the St. Petersburg Police Department are continuing their search for 75-year-old Anthony Barlow, who has been missing since Sunday, April 5, 2026. Investigators say Barlow was seen at approximately 4:20 p.m. on April 5 after leaving on foot near 46th Street South and 5th...
Florida Public Universities Remove Sociology from General Education Requirement
TAMPA, Fla. — On March 26, the governors of the State University System of Florida (SUS FL) voted to remove sociology as a general education requirement in public universities. According to a report from the Florida Phoenix, the 2026-27 school year no longer includes freshman and sophomore-level sociology courses...
Helpful Heroes Opens New Franchise Location in Florida
The franchise location is opening later this month, and will be owned and operated by husband and wife team Devin Colkmire and Nikki Napolitano. Devin has experience in management and various forms of construction, and has spent the last 7 years working as a firefighter/paramedic. Nikki has been a firefighter/paramedic for over 6 years, and is eager to start this new chapter in their...
St. Pete’s Coney Island Chili Dogs Make A Hot Comeback On Wheels
St. Petersburg’s beloved Coney Island Sandwich Shop is back in the wild, this time on four wheels. Longtime staffers are ladling that familiar chili over hot dogs from a new food truck, hauling a portable slice of downtown nostalgia to local events and pop‑ups. For plenty of residents, spotting the truck feels like running into an old friend you thought had moved away...
Bouquet and Bordeaux coming to downtown St. Pete
Leigh Catoe Tillman knew she was ready for a different career. Spending years in the corporate world, the entrepreneur decided to create her own flower shop and wine bar in downtown St. Petersburg. Bouquet and Bordeaux’s 2,700-square-foot location, at 9 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street S., is expected to...
🏥 Multiple Healthcare Jobs Now Hiring Across Pinellas County
Healthcare hiring is strong across Pinellas County right now, with hospitals, clinics, and home care providers all adding staff. Whether you’re a nurse, therapist, or caregiver, there’s a role here for you.
















