Paradeco is one of the “chicest cafes in America”
Paradeco Coffee has long been one of the most aesthetic cafés in St. Pete. Locals have fawned over the dreamy design of its downtown location at 111 2nd Ave. NE #101, and more recently, at the roaster’s café inside SkyBeach Resort, 6800 Sunshine Skyway Ln. S. Now, it’s not just a local favorite—Better Homes & Gardens...
Vaccine plan gets governor’s backing, Uthmeier intervenes in local road rage case, and Ron...
Good evening, Tampa Bay. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. There will be some rounds of showers and storms for Tuesday. Highs will only make the mid 80s with clouds and storms around. Lows fall to...
PETA offers reward after dog found with feet tied on Ruskin road
RUSKIN, Fla. (WFLA) — PETA is now offering a reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person responsible for abandoning a dog whose back and front legs were tied up on a Ruskin road. According to PETA, a reward of up to $5,000 is being offered after a dog was abandoned near […]
Fiery crash reroutes southbound I-275 traffic for hours in St. Pete on Tuesday
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A fiery crash on southbound I-275 shut down part of the highway for hours Tuesday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said. A tractor-trailer that appeared to be carrying sod failed to negotiate a curve on the exit 30 ramp that leads to Roosevelt Boulevard in St. Petersburg. The trailer...
First responder collective bargaining agreements approved
At its Sept. 4 meeting, the St. Petersburg City Council approved three-year collective bargaining agreements with the St. Petersburg Association of Firefighters Local 747 and the Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association (PBA). According to the agreements, a 5% wage increase is planned for fiscal years 2026 and 2027...
St. Pete youth initiatives ‘move the needle’
St. Petersburg is home to over 3,000 disengaged youth who are not employed or enrolled in school. City officials have taken a holistic approach to prevent and mitigate the problem. Pinellas County School Board Chair Laura Hine called those efforts “incredible.” She and city council members heard an update on...
From homeless to peer specialist of the Year, Coast Guard veteran shares his journey
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Every year in the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, a Peer Specialist of the Year is chosen in recognition of their work. That position helps facilitate groups that can talk about anything from PTSD, substance abuse, mental health, and more. This year’s winner is Matt...
RumFish Grill Unveils Exciting Refresh and Bold New Menu at TradeWinds Resort
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 08, 2025) – TradeWinds Resort’s signature dining destination, RumFish Grill, has debuted a dynamic refresh, blending the laid-back spirit of Florida’s Gulf Coast with vibrant Caribbean influences. Known for its jaw-dropping 33,500-gallon aquarium centerpiece, RumFish Grill is now offering...
In St. Pete, activists push for Bay area police to drop ICE agreements
ST PETERSBURG — A crowd of around 75 people gathered here on Saturday to strategize ways to persuade the police chiefs of Tampa and St. Petersburg to void partnership agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that they entered into earlier this year. Legislation signed into law by Gov....
Roundtable held to discuss takeaways from last year’s hurricanes and steps forward
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla., (WFLA) — Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck Tampa Bay nearly a year ago. Since then, the community has learned a lot, and on Monday, Congresswoman Kathy Castor held a roundtable to discuss some of the key takeaways and future steps. Hurricane survivors from Riviera Bay and Shore Acres showed...