St. Petersburg approves spending more money on Trop repairs
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The cost to make repairs at Tropicana Field continues to add up. St. Petersburg City Council is expected on Thursday to approve $1.3 million in funds to make turf repairs later this year. If the city council approves the money, the funds would be moved...
Thousands of applicants receive denial letters from Elevate Florida Program
The program aims to help raise homes above flood risk, but thousands of people who had hoped for the funding are now going back to the drawing board.
3rd suspect arrested in shooting death of St. Petersburg man
A third person was arrested for the murder of Reginald Booth in July, the St. Petersburg Police Department announced.
Repeated ‘browbeating’: Doc Ford author sues SWFL restaurant group
A best-selling Florida author who created the Doc Ford character in his novels is suing a restaurant management company. Randy Wayne White in early July 2025 sued HM Restaurant Group LLC, claiming it was "repeatedly browbeating" him about reducing his royalties tied to the Doc Ford brand. White sued for breach of...
Many Floridians unaware they can challenge property tax assessment, lawyer says
Summertime is when many Floridians receive their property tax assessment in the mail. Many people assume it can’t be challenged — but a local lawyer says the numbers can be negotiable. Patrick Risch is the head of the real estate litigation practice at Tampa law firm Hill Ward...
St. Petersburg bank lays off employees as it cuts loan program
BayFirst National Bank is laying off 52 employees as it cuts its small balance Small Business Administration lending program. The St. Petersburg community bank notified the state of the job cuts in letter stating that the layoffs are expected to be permanent. The official who signed the letter did not respond to an...
Three-story apartment community proposed for southern tip of Pass-a-Grille in St. Pete Beach
A hurricane-damaged apartment complex on the southern tip of Pass-A-Grille could soon be redeveloped into a new eight-unit residential community called Barracks by the Sea. Located at 100 Pass-A-Grille Way in St. Pete Beach, the 0.28-acre property is owned by Barracks by the Sea LLC, who purchased the site in 2021...
On-site DOGE investigation begins in Pinellas County
Members of Florida's Division of Governmental Oversight and Efficiency will be in Pinellas County Thursday after the governor and the chief financial officer ordered an audit.
‘Ride On, Sergeant Graff’: Community honors Pinellas Schools police sergeant who died on duty
Hundreds gathered to remember Sergeant Greg Graff, reflecting not just on his badge but also the kindness, laughter, and unwavering commitment he brought to those he served.
Tampa Bay’s best live music happening Aug. 7-14
Including Mike Campbell, Kesha, Attack Dog, and more.
