Part of Skyway Fishing Pier to close after issues found, Florida officials say
Nearly half of the south Skyway Fishing Pier State Park — located on the Manatee County side of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge — is set to close indefinitely. The Florida State Parks website , run by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), states about 0.6 miles of the nearly 2-mile-long south fishing...
10 Italian Bakeries In Florida That Locals Say Haven’t Changed In Decades
Florida’s Italian bakeries hold stories that stretch back generations, places where grandparents once bought their wedding cakes and grandchildren now order birthday treats. These aren’t just businesses—they’re living pieces of history that refuse to bend to modern shortcuts or trendy flavors. Walking through their...
Gordie’s Midday Gossip: Help for Pinellas County Families
Pinellas County families can receive free groceries at drive-through mobile pantries this week, part of a partnership with the Juvenile Welfare Board and the St. Petersburg Free Clinic. This is the first of three opportunities where household can get around 50 pounds of food, including fresh produce, proteins, dairy,...
Former St. Pete mayor David Fischer dies at 92: ‘Forever a staple in our...
Fischer's daughter, Susan Fischer McGarry, shared the news on social media Wednesday, writing that her "wonderful Dad passed away peacefully."
Bollinger’s 61st FRC to be home-ported in St. Petersburg
(LOCKPORT, La.) — Bollinger Shipyards on Thursday announced the recent delivery of USCGC Olivia Hooker at Coast Guard Sector Key West. This is the 61st fast response cutter (FRC) delivered under the U.S. Coast Guard’s current program and the 187th vessel built by Bollinger for the Coast Guard over a 40-year...
City leaders push for Urban Land Institute study for Gas Plant
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The St. Petersburg City Council unanimously approved having a committee discuss hiring the Urban Land Institute to study the best way to develop the 86 acres Historic Gas Plant District as more proposals are expected to arrive next month. “This is to really to give...
Pinellas Park officer feared for life, was justified in shooting Airbnb guest, officials say
The State Attorney's Office has concluded that Pinellas Park Officer Greyson Ekdahl-McBride was in fear for his life and was justified in shooting a man at an Airbnb earlier in October.
Melt n Dip Opening New St. Pete Location by Early December
The company known for their cotton candy waffles is bringing a new spot for desserts to St. Petersburg’s downtown. Per an article from St. Pete Rising, Melt n Dip is opening at the former Rollbotto Sushi restaurant, 221 1st Street S. This will be the third Melt n Dip Florida location, the closest being in Temple...
Woman Accused Of Booking Airbnb For Julio Foolio Hit – “He Need To Die”
Alicia Andrews was accused of helping organize the deadly shooting of Julio Foolio during his birthday trip to Tampa in what prosecutors called a planned execution. Prosecutors claimed a woman coordinated travel and lodging that laid the groundwork for the calculated ambush that killed Jacksonville rapper Julio...
Teenager Dead, Two Injured In Tampa Shooting; Sheriff’s Office Investigating
TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is investigating a shooting in Tampa on Monday night that left one teenager dead and two other individuals injured. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, when HCSO’s 911 Dispatch Center received a call around 9:30 p.m. reporting...
