Private Islamic schools under fire from Florida Cabinet received millions in taxpayer dollars
Two private Islamic schools derided by Florida’s Cabinet for accepting school scholarships have received millions in taxpayer dollars through the state’s school voucher system. Hifz Academy and Bayaan Academy in Tampa have together brought in more than $18 million in scholarship funds during the past decade,...
Aldi supermarket sets opening date for new store on Dr. MLK Jr. Street North...
After months of anticipation, Aldi has officially announced the opening date for the new St. Petersburg store. The German-based discount grocer will welcome customers to its fourth St. Pete location on Thursday, November 6th at 8:45 a.m. St. Pete Rising first reported that the Winn-Dixie at 3327 Dr. MLK Jr....
Community Support Hubs expand in St. Pete
An innovative, holistic approach to improving and destigmatizing mental health care in St. Petersburg has overcome some growing pains and is now expanding. The Community Support Hub initiative’s nonprofit partners welcomed stakeholders to tour its new facility Saturday (Oct. 25) in the United Central District. Gulf...
St. Pete to unveil the big 15,000-tile Sunshine City Mosaic at Sunset Park
The City of St. Petersburg will officially unveil The Sunshine City Mosaic with a community celebration at Sunset Park (Park St. and Central Ave.) on Wednesday, October 29, beginning at 5 p.m. Spanning roughly 175 feet and covering 700 square feet, the mosaic features more than 15,000 tiles arranged into nine...
City seeks input on the future of the historic Manhattan Casino
The City of St. Petersburg is inviting residents, business owners, and community partners to attend the upcoming Deuces Corridor Community Update, an event focused on sharing progress for the city’s Imagine the Deuces vision. The update takes place on Wednesday, October 30, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Enoch Davis...
Police: 4 men arrested in St. Pete for traveling to meet with a minor
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — During "Operation Spooky Surprise," the St. Pete Police Department says officers arrested and charged 4 individuals for allegedly traveling to meet a minor for sex. Detectives with the St. Pete police said Monday the operation took place over the weekend. They also said that as...
$33 million Tierra Verde Marina redevelopment revised again, could become Florida’s second-largest boat storage...
A Tampa-based developer has refined its plans to transform the aging seven-acre Tierra Verde Marina property, adding new public amenities and retail while addressing concerns from nearby residents. Since the proposal was first introduced in March, Greenleaf Capital has made several key revisions to its $33 million,...
Costumes, Queens, and Candy Take Over Downtown St. Pete
TwinkVision: St. Petersburg’s biggest street festival once again transformed Central Avenue into a vibrant, car-free celebration this past Sunday, as Halloween on Central returned for another unforgettable year. Stretching across 22 blocks and two business districts, the event drew thousands of attendees in costume...
St. Pete Skyline Soars: Four tallest city buildings in last 7 years
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As recently as 2018, the tallest building in St. Petersburg stood 386 feet tall. It was Priatek Plaza, a 28-story skyscraper that opened in 1990 on Central Avenue. What You Need To Know. In just seven years, four new buildings in St. Pete have eclipsed...
PSTA launches express bus service connecting south St. Pete to downtown, St. Pete Beach
ST PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority launched a new express bus service that connects South St. Pete to downtown and to St. Pete Beach on Monday. The bus service, called Spark, is an idea Eckerd College students helped ignite, local leaders said. The all-electric express bus service...
