Gun Discovered in Student’s Backpack at Northeast High School; No Threats Made, Investigation Ongoing
St. Petersburg – Northeast High School principal Hernandez sent a communication to parents and guardians on Tuesday afternoon informing them that an 11th-grade student was found in possession of a firearm on campus at the end of the school day. The message stated that the student “showed signs of...
Pinellas County teacher struck by lightning, hospitalized in Peru
A Pinellas County middle school teacher is fighting for his life in a Peruvian hospital after being struck by lightning while mountain biking.
Seminole woman who wanted to ‘sacrifice’ husband and son tried to strangle nurse, police...
A Pinellas County woman accused of attempting to "sacrifice" her husband was arrested again on Wednesday after police said she tried to strangle a nurse.
Largo Man Arrested on First-Degree Arson Charge Following Townhome Fire
Largo Police arrested 34-year-old Cody Joseph March in connection with a fire that occurred at his residence located at 2494 Golden Pasture Circle. According to the arrest affidavit, officers and Largo Fire Rescue crews responded at approximately 8:07 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025, to a reported structure fire at...
Florida Teacher Launches 2026 Bid To Challenge Rep. Anna Paulina Luna
Pinellas County teacher Timothy "Brandt" Robinson has announced his Democratic campaign for Florida's 13th Congressional District in 2026.
St. Petersburg Police Arrest Northeast High Student, Facing Multiple Charges
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A 16-year-old student at Northeast High School was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon after authorities discovered a firearm in his backpack. According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, the 11th-grade boy was arrested on campus without incident. Investigators confirmed that the student...
Art House Secures TCO for Upper Floors as Closings Begin in Downtown St. Petersburg
Art House, a 42 story condominium tower at 275 1st Avenue South in Downtown St. Petersburg, has reached a major milestone with the issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for floors 10 through 32, allowing the first closings to begin. The project is being developed by Kolter Urban and designed by SB...
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St. Pete fintech startup expands internationally
A St. Petersburg-based financial technology company has processed over $1 billion in payments and is now rapidly expanding internationally. Joseph Cover, CEO of 1PriceSwipes, believes he can “take a bite out of” Stripe’s payment processing business. He and his wife, Vicky, co-founded the startup in 2017. The...
Bring The Family To Explore This Little-Known Train Park Gem In Florida
I’ll never forget the moment my kids first spotted a miniature train weaving through the palms at Largo Central Park in Largo, Florida. The tiny locomotive whistled softly as it rounded a curve beneath the mossy oaks, and their faces lit up with that unmistakable Florida magic—sunny, warm, and full of wonder.
