Bob Lasher, the “Voice of PSTA,” retires after 21 years of service to Pinellas...
You might not necessarily recognize his face. But if you’ve ever ridden a bus in Pinellas County, you’ve heard his voice. For years, Bob Lasher has been the familiar voice behind your rides with Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), guiding riders through routes, stops, and daily commutes. After officially...
Maine snowbird was driving golf cart in rollover crash on Morse Boulevard
A Maine snowbird was driving a golf cart involved in a rollover crash on Morse Boulevard. The 75-year-old man from Surry, Maine was driving a red 2015 Advantage EZ-GO golf cart at 10:42 a.m. Monday southbound on Morse Boulevard when he attempted to make a left turn onto Martinez Drive, but turned into the path of a...
Fla. Man Indicted on Federal Drug Charges After His 1-Year-Old Overdosed on Fentanyl and...
Rayshawn Smith, 31, was being investigated by local authorities when his 1-year-old child overdosed on Nov. 13, the Pinellas Park Police Department said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE
Don Cesar taking leading role on silver screen
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — The legendary Don Cesar in St. Pete Beach will soon have a leading role on the silver screen. Academy Award winner Tom McCarthy is directing the film, titled The Statement, on location at the Pinellas County landmark. “In 1980, a bunch of government officials,...
Good Friday could be St. Pete’s last First Friday
After 20 years, Friday could be St. Petersburg's last First Friday event. Attendees said they don't believe it.
Innovation District celebrates milestone anniversary
The St. Petersburg Innovation District will be celebrating its 10th anniversary next week. Formed as a public-private partnership, the organization was created to foster collaboration among scientists, educators, doctors, entrepreneurs, artists and community members. Since the district’s launch, it has generated more...
Country Thunder Festival faces pushback over turtle nesting concerns
Wildlife advocacy groups are pushing to cancel the Country Thunder Music Festival, which is slated to bring headliners like Gavin Adock, Zack Top and Kane Brown to the TradeWinds resort on St. Pete Beach for three days in May. Critics argue the event will negatively affect sea turtle nests and...
Life Sentence Looms For St. Petersburg Man After Toddler Overdoses On Fentanyl
Rayshawn Smith ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A St. Petersburg man is facing the possibility of...
Make-A-Wish recipient gets a year of boat rides on Boca Ciega Bay
GULFPORT — As she cruised around Boca Ciega Bay with her family, listening to Bruno Mars and taking in gentle breezes on a warm March day, Stephanie Evers' smile grew larger and larger. The Make-A-Wish recipient, who turns 20 in July, put up one thumb, then another when asked...
Mei restaurant to open in St. Petersburg
Alex Chamberlain will serve as the executive chef of a new dining concept planned for downtown St. Petersburg. Currently, he is Chef de Cuisine at the Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant Kōsen in Tampa. It will be called Mei. Chamberlain said that the venture, at 320 3rd Street S., is expected...

















