City revives $148 million plan to modernize downtown St. Pete marina
The City of St. Pete is once again seeking a contractor to repair and redevelop the aging St. Petersburg Municipal Marina along the downtown waterfront. Through a new Request for Qualifications (RFQ), the city is soliciting experienced design-build firms to oversee a modernization of the 640-slip facility. The RFQ...
CapyCove: A capybara ‘oasis’ is coming to St. Pete
A new resort in St. Petersburg will cater to massive South American rodents rather than humans, who are also invited. Brianna Holzerland, founder of CapyCove, calls the long-planned facility a tropical oasis for capybaras. The world’s largest rodent species is known for its docile demeanor and gentle disposition....
Inside The Florida Pier Café Where Sunsets Stop Conversations And The Grouper Sandwich Steals...
Florida’s St. Pete Pier has a way of pulling you in before you even realize it. I stopped by Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille thinking I’d just grab a quick bite, but one grouper sandwich later, I was in no rush to leave. The breeze off...
St. Petersburg resident faces $4,000 water bill nightmare
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - St. Petersburg resident Erika Shrauger was hit with a staggering $4,000 water bill in September, despite being out of town for work for two months. The issue, which remained unresolved until she contacted FOX 13, has highlighted potential systemic issues within the city's billing department....
Man accused of dismembering, murdering 16-year-old St. Pete girl found competent to stand trial
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The man accused of dismembering and murdering a St. Pete teen has been found competent to stand trial. A judge made the decision on Wednesday during Steven Gress' court appearance in Pinellas County. A pretrial hearing for Gress was set for Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.
Car reached speeds up to 100 mph moments before deadly Ybor crash, records say
New details have emerged surrounding Saturday's deadly crash in Ybor City as Silas Sampson, the man accused of fleeing police and crashing into a bar patio, appeared in a Hillsborough County courtroom on Thursday.
Action Roofing Services surprised St. Petersburg Navy SEAL with free roof for Veterans’ Day
Tampa-based veteran support organization joins forces with roofing company to honor military service ahead of Veterans Day. Action Roofing Services, a member of the Peak Roofing Partners Family of Companies, collaborated with Operation Healing Forces to provide a completely free roof replacement valued at $20,000 to...
Judge orders no bond for driver in Tampa crash that killed 4 outside bar...
Florida Crash Vigil Tampa Bay Times A Florida judge on Thursday ordered the detention of a man who was charged with driving into a crowd outside a bar last weekend, killing four people and injuring more than a dozen others in a historic district of Tampa , Florida, that is known for its nightlife and tourists. Silas...
Ineptitude at Boca Ciega High School
‘Talent absent utilization and action has no value if the talent is not employed to enhance the skills and abilities of the district’s clients — enrolled scholars,” said Goliath Davis. Boca Ciega High School Principal Jennifer Gil is shown with Goliath Davis. GOLIATH J. DAVIS, III, Ph.D....
Better Call Behnken gets results for man with three holds on his vehicle registration
A Pinellas County man was finally able to legally drive his three vehicles after being stuck in red tape since August when he discovered three holds on his registration.
