Women-Focused Space Opens in North St. Petersburg With Co-Working, Childcare, and Fitness Classes
Paloma House launched Jan. 29 at 10787 Oak St. NE in North St. Petersburg. This 8,000-square-foot facility on 1.8 acres targets women who need workspace, childcare, and wellness programs all in one spot. Founder Sophie Moenter built this after she had her first baby and couldn't find the support she...
Video: Pinellas Park woman jumps rope in intense ‘Spider Wall’ workout at Ninja Warrior...
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. - A woman in Pinellas Park showed her strength during a workout at a Ninja Warrior training facility. Jungle Gym posted a video that was originally shot in 2019 showing Caitlyn Bergstrom-Wright jumping rope on a vertical "spider wall." Bergstrom-Wright was egged on by her sister Britanni,...
5 Best New Restaurants in St. Petersburg, Florida that Locals Love
St. Petersburg’s food scene has exploded alongside its art galleries and waterfront development. Beyond beach bars and classic seafood joints, a wave of newer spots has brought polished design, global flavors, and chef-driven menus to the city’s neighborhoods. These five restaurants show off where St. Pete dining is...
Clearwater deputy-involved shooting, woman suspect hospitalized: PCSO
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Pinellas County detectives are investigating a deputy-involved shooting after a woman was shot early on Tuesday morning. Clearwater Police Chief Eric Gandy said that a 911 call came in at 1:59 a.m. and there was little communication before deputies were dispatched to 2137 Capri Drive for an unknown...
Siemens Energy Invests $1B to Upscale U.S. Grid, Gas Turbine Manufacturing
Facilities in North Carolina and Florida will increase gas turbine, blade, and vane manufacturing, helping to generate jobs and build generation capacity as demand rises. plans to increase U.S.-based manufacturing and significantly expand its workforce—an initiative presented at its Capital Market Day in Charlotte,...
St. Petersburg Rape Investigation Leads to Arrest; Police Say Other Victims May Exist
Detectives with the St. Petersburg Police Department arrested a rape suspect in Illinois following a sexual assault investigation that began in St. Petersburg. Investigators believe there may be additional victims in the Tampa Bay area. Police identified the suspect as 21-year-old Joshua Abercrombie. According to...
Body found near St. Petersburg park prompts investigation
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - Detectives are investigating after a body was discovered along the shoreline of Jungle Prada de Narvaez Park in St. Petersburg. On February 1, 2026, a citizen alerted the St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) to the presence of a deceased male wearing a personal flotation device near the...
St. Petersburg Rapist Captured in Illinois; Investigators Seek Additional Victims in Tampa Bay Area
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. 0 Detectives from the St. Petersburg Police Department traveled to Illinois to apprehend a suspect in a sexual assault case, and authorities now believe there may be more victims in the local Bay Area who have not yet reported incidents. 21-year-old Joshua Abercrombie was taken into custody The...
Hillsborough County Teams Successfully Contain Ruskin Brush Fire, Deploying Over 2,000 Gallons of Water...
Residents near Ruskin can breathe a sigh of relief after a brush fire that threatened their homes on February 1 was swiftly contained thanks to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue and the quick deployment of the #teamHCSO Aviation Unit's Bambi Bucket. In a recent social media post, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's...
Sunshine State Freezes: Record Lows, Rare Snow and Grid Strain Hit Florida
Orlando, Florida — Florida’s reputation as the Sunshine State took a sharp hit this weekend as Arctic air surged deep into the peninsula, delivering record-breaking cold, rare snow flurries, and power disruptions across multiple regions. The same winter pattern gripping much of the eastern United States pushed south...
