Sewer leak could speed Largo City Hall move
April 17, 2026 - A sewer line backup closed Largo City Hall April 7 after flooding much of the first floor, forcing the city to relocate meetings and public services while officials assess repairs. Mayor Woody Brown said the disruption could accelerate the city’s move into the delayed Horizon West Bay complex, which was originally expected to open last spring. The $85 million downtown project...
Fatal shooting of armed veteran by Pinellas Park snipers was justified, state attorney says
Previous coverage: Armed suspect dead after SWAT standoff in Pinellas Park PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (WFLA) — The fatal shooting of a Pinellas Park man last month by a sniper team was a “justifiable homicide,” State Attorney Bruce Bartlett announced on Thursday. Ryan Lecompte, 39, was shot and killed by officers on March 31, after an […]
Two people injured following shooting incident in Florida
FLORIDA — Two men were injured in a shooting in downtown Tampa Friday night following an argument, according to the Tampa Police Department. Officers responded shortly after 8 p.m. to reports of gunfire in the 1200 block of North Marion Street. When they arrived, they found two adult men suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims […] The post Two people injured following shooting incident in Florida...
St. Petersburg Couple Behind Bars After One-Month-Old Baby’s Tragic Death
Gabriella Daniels, 21, and Ashton Kurant, 20 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.- St. Petersburg detectives have arrested...
Places This Week: Grand Central restaurant property lists
An indoor/outdoor restaurant space at 2451 Central Ave., in the Grand Central District of downtown St. Petersburg, has listed for $1.99 million. Ride’em Cowboy, a country music bar that opened in October 2023 following the departure of Mixers at Old Key West Bar & Grill four months earlier, was the latest tenant to occupy the property. The establishment closed its doors Jan. 1 of...
Seconds To Save Lives: State Attorney Clears Pinellas Park Officers In SWAT Standoff Shooting
Breaking Local News (Tampa Free Press) PINELLAS PARK, Fla. — State Attorney Bruce Bartlett has...
Dynasty leaders provide update on 400 Central headquarters
Leaders of Dynasty Financial Partners are getting ready to move into a new headquarters at the Red Apple Group’s 400 Central tower. According to Dynasty CEO Shirl Penney, the buildout is on schedule and set to be completed by the fourth quarter of this year. He said that the construction process is “going well.”
DJ Three is doing a four-hour, all-vinyl, birthday set in St. Pete this weekend
“Respect your elders” usually suggests that a person has reached the end of their run, but DJ Three continues to be as influential as he was in the early-’90s when Trip Magazeen was the heartbeat of a local electronic music scene. The DJ and producer is back in the booth with longtime scene staple Brian […] The post DJ Three is doing a four...
Save SCC calls meeting on golf course development threat
Save Sun City Center (Save SCC) will host an important informational meeting to discuss emerging issues regarding ClubLink’s intent to develop the community’s North Lakes Golf Course. The meeting is set for 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center.
New owner takes over cluster of Central Avenue storefronts in downtown St. Pete
Several retail properties along Central Avenue in the EDGE District are now under new ownership. Dallas-based investment firm 90Ten has acquired a collection of Central Avenue properties, including 965 Central Avenue, the former home of Flagship Bank; 1027 Central Avenue, occupied by Ashe Couture Boutique; 1029 Central Avenue, home to Matter of Fact and Skyway Media; and 1033–1041 Central Avenue, which houses...
