Saint Petersburg FL

Dump Duke held a press conference last Wednesday supporting a municipal takeover of St. Petersburg’s electric grid. The group said that even among investor-owned utilities, Duke Energy’s rates are exorbitant, and said investors are less responsive to customers than local elected officials are to voters. St....

TAMPA, Florida - Omar Pitter, a 45-year-old from San Diego, has been sentenced to 33 years and 4 months in federal prison for shipping over 65 kilograms of methamphetamine to Florida and conspiring to launder the proceeds. Pitter was found guilty by a federal jury after a four-day trial in September 2025, announced...

Seahorse Restaurant, an 87-year-old Pass-a-Grille institution, welcomed its first customers in more than a year this week, after a long period of post-hurricane reconstruction. The waterfront breakfast spot closed in late 2024 after sustaining several feet of flood damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton. Located at...

Responding to advocacy by the City Council and community groups, the City of St. Petersburg released a request for proposal (RFP) Friday for a feasibility study on the creation of a municipal utility to replace Duke Energy. “The City of St. Petersburg, Florida (“City”) is seeking the services of qualified...

The beloved local bagel brand Pete’s Bagels is now open on the downtown Tarpon Springs waterfront, marking more than just a new brick-and-mortar location, but evidence that small, local businesses are thriving in Pinellas County. The first-ever outpost for Pete’s in Tarpon Springs officially made its debut on...

If you’re trying to save money but still want to enjoy yourself, you can have your nachos and eat them too, thanks to Voodoo Brewing Co. The downtown St. Pete brewpub is serving up one of February’s best dining deals. For a limited time only, enjoy buy one, get one free appetizers every Monday–Thursday throughout...

TAMPA, Fla. - A Lyft driver has been arrested after he allegedly choked and threatened to kill a passenger in his car, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation began on October 8, 2025, after a woman reported that her Lyft driver pulled into a grassy area and put the car in park.

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. — A teacher and coach at Plato Academy was arrested Tuesday following a multi-month investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct with students. Brett A. Caskey, 41, was taken into custody by the Pinellas Park Police Department on February 3, 2026, and charged with one count of Lewd or...

TAMPA, Fla. — The Florida State Fair will make its return to Tampa on Thursday, with the theme "America's Sunniest Celebration" to honor America's 250th birthday. Attendees can enjoy plenty of fun at the fairgrounds, including entertainment, rides, agriculture, food and more, with many new offerings this year. Here...

TAMPA, Florida - The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Tampa. On February 2, 2026, the HCSO's 911 Dispatch Center received a call at 6:32 a.m. regarding a shooting at the intersection of North Nebraska Avenue and 129th Avenue. Upon arrival, deputies found an...