Melanin Monday : Such a last-minute idea
This year, Lakewood High School is hosting another Black History Month celebration, with different activities scheduled each week for students to participate in. So far, there has been an Open mic to celebrate black voices, a daily fun fact about an influential African American, and every Thursday, students have been...
Gulfport’s Nikita Johnson to race fourth consecutive Grand Prix
In his three previous appearances at the Firestone St. Petersburg Grand Prix, driver Nikita Johnson racked up impressive stats, winning the USF2000 in 2023 (becoming the youngest winner in Grand Prix history), and the USF Pro 2000 the following year. In 2025, he raced in four open-wheel series across three...
The Crow’s Nest goes to the Castle
The Dungeon is the first floor of the building, known for more mainstream music. The patio, which is a patron-favorite, is a small courtyard where people can listen to goth music, smoke and get fresh air. The top floor of the castle is known for EDM music. Photo by Julia...
Florida Cabinet Approves More State Land For HC-Rays Deal
22 acres mainly used for parking would be folded into Rays package
Leadership St. Pete community project to benefit family center
Annual community projects are a cornerstone of the Leadership St. Pete program — a six-month experience that supports local business professionals. The Class of 2026 selected the Lealman and Asian Neighborhood Family Center for this year’s effort. Founded in 2001, the nonprofit offers a variety of services for...
St. Petersburg plots course for ‘air taxis’ at Albert Whitted Airport, task force delivers...
St. Petersburg’s Advanced Air Mobility Task Force presented recommendations to prepare Albert Whitted Airport for eVTOLs, often described as "flying Ubers." The task force calls for near-term upgrades like aircraft parking, electrical charging stations and additional safety systems, with dedicated vertiports...
Seminole’s Ryan Leach went from a 12-year hiatus to the St. Petersburg Grand Prix
ST. PETERSBURG — Getting a big-name sponsor. Dominating the Gridlife Rush Series in 2024 and 2025. After not racing competitively for 12 years, Ryan Leach's career has taken a sharp turn. The sudden passing of his father, Steve, led to a life-changing decision to return to his passion. This...
South Pasadena teen is racing toward IndyCar
ST. PETERSBURG — From the time his parents put him in a NASCAR toddler's booster seat, Nikita Johnson has been seated and ready to move. Johnson began kart racing at age 5. By 8, he started competing in Europe. By his teens, he was posting top speeds at different levels of formula racing.
Sewage, Rats And Roaches: 7 Central Florida Spots Shut In Grimy Health Crackdown
Seven Central Florida restaurants were temporarily shut down last week after health inspectors walked in and found some stomach-turning problems, including rodent droppings, raw sewage, cockroaches, and risky food storage. The closures stretched from Clearwater and Cocoa Beach to Ocala, Satellite Beach, and multiple...
The Pasco & North Pinellas Fishin’ Report: Warmer days are welcome for anglers
Capt. Josh Fritz (352-345-9304): Capt. Josh says the warming that began last week was most welcomed and sparked the action. Trout have been a high point, with some big fish on hard-bottom points where there is limestone. His anglers have been connecting on white, soft-plastic flukes nose-hooked on a 4/0 circle hook...
