Vote on proposed Pinellas County school closures
Falling enrollment is forcing the Pinellas County School District to make some tough decisions to consolidate or close a few schools. FOX 13's Mariah Harrison shares the latest.
Federal funding still available for hurricane recovery in Pinellas County
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Pinellas County officials say there is still hurricane recovery funding available from the $813 million it received through a community block grant last fall. The federal funding awarded to Pinellas County is for homeowners and residents recovering from Hurricane Idalia in 2023, and Hurricanes...
Boutique Sparkling Wine Bar Coming to St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - Velvet Coupe, a boutique sparkling wine lounge from real estate broker Dina Branham, is targeting a mid-May opening at 25 MLK St. South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33705. Branham told Business Debut the concept will focus on boutique-style sparkling wines in an intimate, lounge-style setting. Business...
St. Pete plans to close sidewalk gaps and connect neighborhoods with new master plan
Have you noticed how some sidewalks in St. Pete abruptly end while others are missing altogether? The City of St. Petersburg is looking to change that. St. Pete is developing a Sidewalk Master Plan to evaluate the city’s existing sidewalk and curb ramp network within the public right-of-way. The...
Family-run diner, Dads’ Kitchen and Co., opens in Grand Central District
St. Pete has a new family-run diner. Dads’ Kitchen and Co. is now open at 2105 Central Avenue in the Grand Central District, taking over the space formerly home to 2D Cafe. It’s great news for the neighborhood, as the daily breakfast and lunch destination is bringing actual, biological heart to Central Avenue....
St. Pete Mayor Outlines $600 Million Infrastructure Plan in State of the City Address
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch announced plans Wednesday to ask voters to approve a $600 million General Obligation bond referendum. The money would speed up sewer upgrades, flooding solutions, and other infrastructure improvements across town. Welch spoke at The Palladium in downtown St. Pete. Welch outlined...
Kolter Group to acquire Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
The Kolter Group will acquire the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront hotel for $96 million in cash from Ashford Hospitality Trust. According to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, the deal is expected to close in the first quarter of this year. The two companies entered into a purchase agreement Dec. 12.
Florida to execute man Tuesday for strangling, stabbing grocery store owner in 1986
A man convicted of killing a grocery store owner is set to become the second person executed in Florida this year.
Above It All in Downtown St. Petersburg
High above the vibrant streets of downtown St. Petersburg, a rare two-story penthouse crowns the top floors of The Walker Whitney Plaza — a residence that feels more like a private sky estate than a condominium. From the moment you enter, the scale is breathtaking. Soaring 30-foot tongue-and-groove wood...
You Can Hang Out With Capybaras While Drinking Coffee In Florida
Florida is full of surprises, but this one might be the most charming yet. Somewhere in St. Petersburg, there is a place where you can sip your coffee while a giant, friendly rodent calmly waddles past your feet. Capybaras are the world’s largest rodents, and they are surprisingly chill, social,...
