St. Pete organization petitions against Duke Energy
With energy bills climbing, neighbors in St. Pete are asking city leaders to rethink who powers their homes.
Bodycam footage shows Powerball winner arrested after kicking deputy in face
Newly released body camera footage shows Florida deputies arresting a Kentucky Powerball winner for allegedly kicking a deputy, shortly after he collected the jackpot prize.
In a crowded brewery scene, St. Pete’s new English pub is unlike any other
St. Pete has one of the best collections of craft breweries in Florida, but its newest one is unlike any other in the area. Green Turtle Brewing & Public House, which recently opened at 534 Central Ave., has introduced traditional British beer and brewing to St. Pete, becoming one of only a few breweries in the...
St. Pete celebrates National Black Business Month with three citywide events
This August, St. Petersburg is honoring National Black Business Month by spotlighting the Black-owned businesses that help shape the city’s economy and culture. Throughout the month, The Greenhouse and the city’s Office of Supplier Diversity are teaming up to host events, networking opportunities, and educational...
Second Suspect Arrested In 2023 Tampa Murder
TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a second suspect in the 2023 murder of Leon Michael Washington, bringing a significant new development to a case that has remained active for over two years. Jaylen Whittaker, 24, was taken into custody on August 11, 2025, and is...
‘Problem hotel’ raided by Pinellas Park SWAT team during drug house investigation
Pinellas Park police raided a "problem hotel" Tuesday as part of a narcotics investigation, authorities said.
Boy struck by vehicle in front of Largo High School
A boy was struck by a vehicle in front of Largo High School on Wednesday.
FDA, Florida lead Kratom crackdown
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier held a press conference in Tampa on Wednesday afternoon to discuss "7-hydroxymitragynine" – often called "7-OH." The event comes weeks after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's action to classify it as a Schedule I controlled substance. Doing so would place it alongside...
Florida DOGE’s St. Pete audit starts with protests
State CFO said the audit was about high property taxes. Protesters said that was a lie.
Florida Boat Captain Indicted On Federal Charges In 2022 Parasailing Death Of Illinois Woman
Florida Keys Boat Captain Faces Federal and State Charges After Cutting Parasail Line During Storm. A federal grand jury has indicted a Florida boat captain on seaman’s manslaughter charges for the death of an Illinois woman during a 2022 parasailing accident. The indictment against Daniel Gavin Couch, 52, alleges...