St. Petersburg becomes 1st Florida city to adopt faith based affordable housing provision
St. Petersburg has become the first municipality in Florida to formally adopt the “Yes in God’s Backyard” provision, a policy city leaders say will help expand affordable housing opportunities. City Council approved the ordinance this week, adding the provision to the City Code and allowing the city...
City Approves $1 Million for Shore Acres Flood Project to Protect Local Homes
On December 11, 2025, the St. Petersburg City Council approved an additional $1 million for the Shore Acres Flood Mitigation Project. The funding is provided through a grant agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to support flood relief in Shore Acres, a neighborhood at risk of...
St. Pete council votes 5-2 to approve extension for group developing Tangerine Plaza
It's been a Sweetbay, a neighborhood Walmart, and mostly an empty space. But a vote Tuesday approved giving the Sugar Hill Group more time to bring their vision to the Deuces and Midtown corridors.
St. Pete approves long-awaited study of Riviera Bay canals, surrounding communities
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Pete city leaders moved forward with efforts to tackle flooding concerns in Riviera Bay and surrounding communities Thursday afternoon. For years, neighbors in Riviera Bay said they have been asking for help to dredge their canals after recent flooding events. City council members...
New housing assistance for Pinellas County residents affected by Helene, Milton
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Pinellas County homeowners affected Hurricanes Helene and Milton have a new place to turn for help. The Homeless Empowerment Program is offering storm recovery housing assistance. “It’s $100,000 that goes towards anyone who is trying to recover from storm damage, is displaced because of the...
Rob Hall, Winter Pride Executive Director
Rob Hall beautifully reflects the heart, leadership and dedication of Tampa Bay’s LGBTQIA+ community. This honor feels like a natural acknowledgment of the countless ways he has shown up, stepped in and lifted others through his work and his presence. I met Rob three years ago, and our friendship...
More than $450K raised for the Ronald McDonald House Tampa Bay
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay rang in the end of the year with one of its final fundraisers. The 'Round Up' and '$1, $3, $5' donation platform raised more than $450,000. The money will go to the Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida.
I-275 northbound lanes back open after rollover crash: FHP
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla - All northbound lanes of I-275 have reopened after a crash on Thursday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP says there was a rollover crash with injuries on the St. Pete side but did not release any more information. The crash was reported around 7:30...
Troopers: Bicyclist dies after hit-and-run in St. Pete; Driver arrested
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A man riding a bicycle was killed in a hit-and-run Thursday morning in St. Petersburg, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The 64-year-old was riding his bike with a small trailer attached at 2:45 a.m., going northbound on Bay Pines Boulevard, when he collided with a Kia Optima.
Former pool contractor avoids criminal charge, receives probation & restitution order
Former pool contractor Jordan Hidalgo has been ordered by a Pinellas County judge to serve two years of probation to settle two charges of felony contractor fraud.
