Saint Petersburg FL

An 18-year-old St. Petersburg man turned himself in April 1 in connection with a deadly arson fire that killed a young woman and severely burned her sister last month, police said. Charles Chambliss III faces charges of felony murder and three counts of attempted felony murder, according to the St....

The growing stand-up comedy scene in St. Pete is getting another addition, this time with a much smaller, more intimate format. Sunshine Comedy Café will open this summer at 443 1st Avenue North, on the ground floor of the Princess Martha building in downtown St. Pete, bringing a 35- to 45-seat venue focused on up-close, interactive stand-up.

The lounge is a marriage of mid-century modern style, good music, deep St. Pete roots and a thoughtful cocktail program curated by Chris Trull, who also designs drinks for Kaye’s other ventures, Wild Child and Slim Charmer. The post Easy Tiger listening bar opens in St. Pete next week appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

A 76-year-old man died Sunday after losing control of his three-wheeled motorcycle on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge , according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 12:45 p.m. Sunday in the northbound lanes near Milepost 12, troopers said. Troopers say the man, from Pinellas Park, was riding a Spyder motorcycle when he swerved to avoid a collision with an unknown vehicle. He veered...

Tucked along Pasadena Avenue in St. Petersburg, Florida, Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish has been a beloved local landmark for over 75 years. While most visitors come for the legendary smoked fish, loyal regulars have a little secret — the cheeseburger here is seriously something special. Whether you are...

A new affordable housing development in Pinellas County has officially opened. Clearwater Gardens, at 1260 Cleveland Street, features 81 units. These are reserved for households which earn between 30 to 80% of the Area Median Income. The four-story building began to welcome residents in December. A grand opening ceremony was...

A federal judge just ruled that as long as Publix offers a refund when caught overcharging you, they can keep doing it scot-free, unlike shoplifters — and that should terrify every consumer in Florida.

Pinellas County Schools district is launching a pilot program to detect weapons at two high schools to help spot threats as students walk through the doors.

ST. PETE BEACH — New Mayor Scott Tate asked city staff to develop a parking fee structure based on how long visitors stay rather than time of day, arguing that sunset pricing would discourage diners and shoppers from patronizing local businesses. Commissioners passed a revised parking fee resolution on...

Get ready for an epic night at Cage Brewing, St. Pete ! Join us FRI APR 10 for an unforgettable in-person tribute to the legendary THE WHO . Whether you're a die-hard fan or just love great rock vibes, this is the place to be. Bring your crew, grab a drink, and let's rock out to all the classic hits together!