Eckerd seniors walk out of class in protest of graduation change
About 150 seniors walked out of their Imagining Justice classes today to protest the move of Eckerd College’s 2026 commencement from Kappa Field to an indoor venue in Bradenton. Students nervously glanced around their IJ classrooms, slowly rising from their seats at noon. Muffled hollering echoed through the walls...
St. Pete florists plant roots together in new floral shop with a garden and...
A colorful new floral shop has taken root in St. Petersburg’s Euclid Heights neighborhood, blending creativity, community, and craftsmanship under one roof. Located at 1506 54th Avenue North, the freshly opened space brings together two local floral powerhouses, Arms of Persephone and The Roaming Petal, offering...
Bojangles Makes Its Way Back to Tampa Bay With Two New Spots
After a 40-year break, Bojangles returns to Tampa Bay. The chicken chain will start serving at 7930 US Highway 19 N in Pinellas Park on Nov. 4. A second spot at 18626 State Road 54 in Lutz will open by December. "As we continue to expand, our goal is to...
Pinellas County, FL, Acqua Alta Italian restaurant was ordered closed after roach infestation
Acqua Alta, an Italian restaurant at 2454 N McMullen Booth Road Suite 205, was ordered to temporarily close operations on September 15, 2025, after state inspectors from the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation documented nine violations, including live roaches and temperature control issues,...
St. Pete organization prepares for thousands needing food assistance this Thanksgiving
Soaring food prices and cuts to assistance mean more families are turning to local food drives for help putting meals on the table. More non-profits are facing funding cuts federally and locally, leaving more in need. As Thanksgiving approaches, one St. Petersburg organization is already working to make sure those...
Howl-O-Ween: St. Pete Pier hosting huge costumed dog parade this October
The cutest – and furriest – costume party in town this Halloween is on the St. Pete Pier. The St. Pete Dog Parade takes place on Saturday, October 25 at Family Park on the St. Pete Pier. The parade starts at 4 pm, with festivities taking place all...
St. Petersburg Man Crashes Into Clearwater Home, Apprehended By K-9 After Fleeing Scene
CLEARWATER, Fla. – A St. Petersburg man is facing multiple charges after allegedly crashing his sedan into a home and attempting to flee the scene early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The incident occurred at approximately 12:10 a.m. Saturday, on South Keene Road in Clearwater.
St. Pete explores permanent ferry dock at St. Pete Pier for service to downtown...
The passenger ferry linking downtown St. Pete and downtown Tampa may soon have a new home on the St. Pete Pier. As the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) prepares to relaunch the Tampa Bay Ferry, formerly known as the Cross Bay Ferry, the city is evaluating plans to construct a permanent dock near the St....
Pinellas County teacher fosters kindness in her classroom
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jessica LoGrande, who has been a teacher in Pinellas County for 11 years, says she was in school herself when she decided she wanted to be a teacher. “I always kept notes of what I liked of teachers and what I didn’t like and tried to embody that in my teaching,” she said.
Pinellas residents can get 50 pounds of free, fresh groceries this Thursday
Free food is available to Pinellas families for the next three months starting Thursday, Oct. 23 from 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at the Family Center on Deafness (5175 45th St. N, St. Petersburg). Distribution events are also set for Nov. 20 and Dec. 18. The post Pinellas residents can get 50 pounds of free, fresh groceries...
