Saint Petersburg FL

Dave’s Hot Chicken plans to open a new restaurant in Pinellas Park, replacing a former Moe’s Southwest Grill location and adding another fast-growing national chain to one of central Pinellas County’s busiest suburban retail corridors. The restaurant will take over space at 4683 Park Blvd. in Pinellas...

Cousin Vinny's Sandwich Co. will open its second location at 2063 Central Avenue in St. Petersburg's Grand Central District by the end of 2026. Tampa-based Cousin Vinny's got a recommendation from the Michelin Guide within months of opening its first brick-and-mortar spot in Tampa's NoHo neighborhood last year. The new...

The man arrested in the murders of two University of South Florida students has been indicted on multiple charges.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A St. Petersburg man is behind bars after Florida Highway Patrol investigators determined he fled the scene of a fatal Seffner collision by calling a rideshare. Christopher Gage Everson, 27, was arrested at 11:00 AM on May 7, following a weeks-long investigation into the three-vehicle wreck.

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - A motorcycle crash involving a police cruiser left two individuals injured, according to a press release from the department. On May 1, 2026, at 8:29 p.m., Parker Lehman, a 30-year-old from St. Petersburg, was riding a Yamaha motorcycle eastbound on 54th Ave. N. toward 16th St. N. when the incident occurred. Officer Richard Thomas was driving a Ford...

Too Many Unanswered Questions and Too Much Uncertainty. On April 30, St. Petersburg hosted a public meeting on the future of the Historic Gas Plant site. It was billed as an opportunity for the public to understand the four proposals the mayor has shortlisted for the site. Two of the...

With your Mother's Day plans hopefully sorted, here are some more ways to spend the weekend in and around St. Petersburg. 🌈 St. Pete Pride Community Yard Sale : Shop furniture, decor, office supplies, merch from past Pride celebrations and more, courtesy of St. Pete Pride office and storage spring cleaning. Saturday, 9am-4pm, at St. Pete Pride, 3251 3rd Avenue North. 😱 Tampa Bay Screams : This...

TAMPA, Fla. - Koda the Fluff, Florida’s famous Pomeranian, is turning her social media stardom into a lifeline for children in need. Through her nonprofit, Smiles Fur Miles, owner Jena McKinstry has organized the Dreamhouse Adventure for families nominated by their communities. The backstory:. The kids — Edward, Luis...

Among our friends, loved ones and neighbors, there are people who live almost invisibly. They’re largely on their own, and many are homebound or rarely leave their homes. Age, disabilities or health issues make it hard for them to shop for food or prepare even a simple meal. They’re hungry but don’t know where to turn.

Breaking Local News (Tampa Free Press) PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A six-year-old girl has died...