’Black History Matters’ Mural Repainted In St. Petersburg Before Being Removed Yet Again
The mural was repainted on the street less than 24 hours after its removal. A “Black History Matters” mural was restored on a St. Petersburg, Florida, street less than 24 hours after it was removed. On Wednesday, Sept. 3, a passerby saw the large street mural repainted outside...
Urban Brew and BBQ closes tomorrow after 12 years in downtown St. Pete
The last of St. Petersburg’s “Urban”-named eateries, Urban Brew and BBQ, is closing its doors on Saturday after over 12 years in the Grand Central District. The closure of its spot at 2601 Central Avenue was announced on social media last Saturday. “Through all of the adventures...
Tampa Bay family creates non-profit after loosing child to cancer
TAMPA - A Tampa Bay family has turned their grief into a non-profit to help other families who have a child with cancer. The non-profit, Finn's Fighters was started in honor of Finn Gray, who was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma when he was five years old. The backstory:. Finn's mom,...
Pinellas County Commission passes tentative budget with lower property tax rate
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on Thursday approved the tentative budget for fiscal year 2026, which includes a lower property tax rate.
Pinellas Co. Sheriff’s Office uses technology to keep K9s safe from the heat
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla., (WFLA) – The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is taking every possible step to protect its four-legged partners from the heat. Deputies said that heat stroke is a common cause of death amongst K9s in law enforcement, so they use advanced, life-saving technology to protect all 16 of their...
23 New Deputies Sworn In To Protect and Serve Pinellas County
Another group of law enforcement officials is set to hit the streets of Pinellas County, as Sheriff Bob Gualtieri led the charge on Thursday, welcoming 23 new deputies into the fold. The swearing-in ceremony, a hallmark of the badge and the uniform, signified the start of what is to be the continued guardianship over...
St. Pete Beach worker arrested after using city gas card to steal $3K of fuel: deputies
A St. Pete Beach employee was arrested Thursday after Pinellas County deputies said he used a city gas card to buy thousands of dollars' worth of fuel.
Florida Rescuers Stunned To Find Twenty Three Cats Struggling To Survive On A Boat
Florida has always been known for unusual stories, and this one is no exception. Recently, a group of kind-hearted locals did everything they could to help in a very unexpected situation. What made it so surprising wasn’t the people involved, but rather the location of the animals at the center...
Dog left to die in Ruskin, crawls to home to be saved
A small dog is lucky to be alive after he had all four legs tied up and then dumped on the side of the road in Ruskin and left to die.
Local drag artists compete for ‘Come Out As You Are’ pageant titles in St....
Community organization Come Out St. Pete’s 2026 “Come OUT As You Are” pageant will have contestants perform their stories onstage at The Floridian to become Miss., Ms., Mx., or Mr. Come OUT St. Pete. The pageant will honor the art form of drag as well as JoZiah...
