Man charged in St. Pete hit-and-run chain reaction crash
A Palm Harbor man is facing multiple charges after police said he caused a chain-reaction crash in St. Petersburg and then ran from the scene.
St. Pete accepts $160 million HUD grant for ‘Sunrise St. Pete’
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The St. Petersburg City Council voted this week to accept a nearly $160 million grant that will be used in part to fund “Sunrise St. Pete.”. The program will help rebuild, raise homes, and address housing issues through funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Monte Pizza Bringing Authentic Italian Wood-Fired Pizza to Kenneth City
A brand-new pizza restaurant is preparing to open its doors in Kenneth City. Opening at 5859 54th Avenue N, at the intersection with 58th Way North, Monte Pizza will serve pizzas in a traditional Italian style, all fired in a wood-burning oven. What Now spoke on Wednesday with owner Giacomo...
Tampa Bay area charities rally to help federal workers during shutdown
The ongoing government shutdown means the approximately 31,000 federal workers in the Tampa-St. Petersburg metropolitan area will not get paid until it ends. Local charities and nonprofits like United Way Suncoast, Feeding Tampa Bay and Crisis Center of Tampa Bay are stepping in to fill the gaps. But it’s not...
3DE Schools program expanding in Tampa Bay area
Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay is dedicated to impacting students in the community. The nonprofit offers K-12 programs that focus on topics such as entrepreneurship, financial literacy and career readiness. One of its key initiatives is 3DE, an instructional model that allows high school students to interact with...
Man threw dog off balcony after trying to lure 15-year-old girl into a bedroom,...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A man was arrested after deputies say he threw a dog off a balcony while trying to lure a 15-year-old girl into a bedroom. At around 7 p.m. Monday, deputies with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of animal abuse and lewd and lascivious conduct at a home in St. Petersburg.
Gulfport considers paid parking amid concerns over people living in cars
GULFPORT, Fla. — Leaders in Gulfport are discussing changes to the city's parking rules after several neighbors voiced concerns that people are living in their cars. More specifically, the city is considering getting rid of free parking and moving to paid and timed parking. This would impact the Waterfront District.
8 Iconic Restaurants In Florida Locals Swear Have The Best Grouper Sandwich In The...
Wondering where to find the most amazing grouper sandwiches in Florida?. These 8 beloved seafood spots serve up mouthwatering fish that locals can’t stop raving about!. 1. SeaBreeze Island Grill (Redington Shores) With swaying palm trees and ocean breezes, SeaBreeze Island Grill delivers on its name. This beachside...
PSTA staff recommends Hubbard’s Marina as Cross Bay Ferry operator, final vote later this...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla - The Cross Bay Ferry could be sailing back to the area soon. The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority has its sights set on a new, local vendor: Hubbard’s Marina. It comes after a contract issue with its last vendor ended the service in April. "I love...
Places This Week: A Crescent Lake 1925 craftsman estate
Located two blocks from Crescent Lake, a 1925 craftsman-style home, along with a separate income-producing guest house, at 850 13th Avenue N., St. Petersburg has listed for sale with an asking price of $1.295 million. The main home offers 2,754 square feet of living space across two floors, including two...
