Saint Petersburg FL

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Pinellas County’s government operations are officially moving out of Clearwater, leaving nearly 25 acres of prime real estate available. The county is consolidating what is currently 17 properties in Clearwater into one location at US-19 and Ulmerton Road. A spokesperson for Pinellas County says due...

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) voted Wednesday to purchase a second vessel for the revamped, cross-bay ferry service. Why it matters: The popular service — which, before it shuttered last year, connected Tampa and St. Petersburg — is one step closer to reopening. Buying a second boat...

The St. Petersburg Police Department has expanded its drone program to include drones that respond to real-time police calls. The drones cut response time by more than half and are controlled remotely, allowing pilots to relay suspect descriptions and scene conditions as officers arrive. Police officials plan to expand the...

Hillsborough State Attorney Suzy Lopez and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier have announced a first-of-its-kind public safety partnership to examine the role artificial intelligence may play in criminal activity. The announcement comes in the wake of the deaths of USF graduate students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy. Legal experts suggest...

After building a reputation as one of St. Pete’s most welcoming creative spaces, The Hive is officially opening the doors to its new home, and they’re doing it the only way that makes sense: with an all-day, community-centered clay celebration. On Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to...

For the first time in 17 years, 83 Degrees has a new Publisher. Founder Diane Egner has stepped back from the role to spend more time with family and pursue other opportunities, while continuing to work with 83 Degrees and its parent company, Issue Media Group, on some underwriting agreements.

A New Port Richey man was arrested Wednesday morning after the Florida Highway Patrol said he led them on a high-speed chase through school zones, crashed into another car and ran from the scene.

CLEARWATER — Following a change of venue, Country Thunder will be presented May 8-10 at Coachman Park, 300 Cleveland St. Weekend general admission starts at $300. Visit www.countrythunder.com/fl-info. Country Thunder — the largest country music festival brand in North America — will be headlined by country superstars Zach Top,...

Gang unit detectives with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office say a 20-year-old convicted felon was caught with a loaded gun stashed in his pants pocket during an April 27 arrest. According to the sheriff’s office, detectives served a warrant on Jabary Ya’Dale Lance Drew, whom the agency describes as...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is officially endorsing St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch in his bid for reelection in the 2026 race. In her endorsement, Castor highlights strong regional support for Welch’s leadership and continued vision for St. Pete after working closely together on key issues across the Tampa Bay area.