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John Knight (PCSO) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A Wednesday night robbery attempt at a local...

Breaking Local News (Tampa Free Press) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – St. Petersburg police are investigating...

A St. Petersburg homeowner is getting a fresh start after Hurricanes Helene and Milton left her house severely damaged in 2024.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The St. Petersburg City Council approved spending $1.4 million on Thursday to demolish the Jungle Prada Park Pier, which was severely damaged by Hurricane Helene, but residents worry it won’t be replaced because there’s no plan in place. “At this point, we have...

West St. Pete neighbors are scrambling to save the wooden Jungle Prada Pier after the St. Petersburg City Council voted yesterday to tear down the storm-damaged structure and restore the shoreline. The pier, a longtime go-to for anglers, sunset watchers and nearby restaurant traffic, has been fenced off since Hurricane Helene left it battered and unsafe.

A bargain-basement smile makeover in a Pinellas Park strip mall has turned into a courtroom saga for a woman accused of posing as a veneer technician and gluing fake teeth into clients’ mouths with household adhesive. Authorities say multiple clients reported pain, infections and tooth damage after getting what...

Roughly two months after opening its first restaurant in the Tampa Bay region, in Pinellas County, Whataburger made its Tampa debut Thursday with a grand opening celebration. The Texas-based fast food chain opened its second location in Tampa’s Lutz neighborhood, at 25340 Sierra Center Blvd. To celebrate the grand opening, the first 80 guests in line and first 20 cars in the drive...

A new restaurant is bringing the feel of a French seaside café to Pass-a-Grille. Cafe Riviera, a French bistro and bakery, is preparing to open at 116 8th Avenue, just steps from the beach and next to Grace, a popular modern American restaurant. The concept takes over the former...

Attorney General James Uthmeier is launching a new task force to crack down on individuals seeking to bilk the state out of funds designed to help vulnerable residents. Uthmeier announced the Task Force on Public Assistance Fraud during a news conference in Tampa. The Attorney General said his Office and other agencies are working together on the project to protect Medicaid and other programs...

Florida is famous for beaches, theme parks, and sunshine — but its hot dog scene deserves a serious spotlight too. Scattered across the state, you’ll find small, scrappy hot dog joints slinging loaded franks that hit hard without emptying your wallet. Whether you’re a local on a lunch...