Thousands sign petition calling for legal action against TECO over ‘price gouging’
TECO customers are calling for legal action against the company in an online petition that has reached tens of thousands of signatures.
Rare condition forces St. Petersburg doctors to amputate teen’s leg
A Bradenton teen is recovering from a nearly 17-hour surgery where doctors at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital amputated her left leg. When Jasmine Ramirez was two-years-old, her family noticed her left leg was growing much faster than her right leg. Ramirez’s family said doctors told them her condition...
‘True action:’ City unveils Resilient St. Pete plan
St. Petersburg has unveiled the results of a resident-supported initiative that will help ensure the city remains environmentally resilient into the future, despite evolving threats. Officials enlisted the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council to develop the Resilient St. Pete Action Plan in the summer of 2024....
Bob’s Side Piece Opening Soon In St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG, FL — a new old-school Italian pizzeria and bar from Dead Bob’s owner Ben Scherlis and Delosa’s Pizza owner Jim Breveale, is targeting an early February opening at 6716 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33707, Scherlis told Business Debut. The project brings together two longtime friends and operators...
More relief arrives for St. Pete residents still burdened by hurricane damages
Beginning Monday, residents can apply for the "Sunrise St. Pete Disaster Recovery Program," funded by nearly $160 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
13th Annual Good ‘Burger Awards Highlight the Best of St. Pete
Nearly 400 attendees gathered Wednesday at St. Pete Athletic Paddle & Social Club. The 13th annual Good 'Burger Awards celebrated people, businesses, and groups across 11 categories. Chris Steinocher, CEO of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, dedicated the 2024 awards to storm heroes after consecutive...
Treehouse BBQ to open first brick-and-mortar restaurant next month in north St. Pete
For a city this food-obsessed, St. Pete has always had a shortage of great barbecue. But that may be about to change. After building a strong following as a mobile catering company, Treehouse BBQ will open its first brick-and-mortar restaurant next month at 229 62nd Avenue North in the Edgemoor neighborhood of north...
Flu and RSV cases up significantly this year
Doctors at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital are seeing a noticeable uptick in influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) this year, in comparison to last year. For strain flu A, the hospital’s team observed a 322% increase from November 2024 to November 2025. Equally as concerning, RSV cases have increased...
St. Pete Allows Housing on Church Land, a Florida First
Palm Lake Christian Church received a permit to develop 86 units of affordable housing before the city passed a new ordinance allowing churches to build housing without additional permits. | Google Maps / Palm Lake Christian Church. St. Petersburg became the first Florida city to allow religious institutions to...
FedEx truck catches fire on Pinellas County roadway
Traffic cameras show a FedEx truck on fire in Pinellas County.
