St. Pete’s Woodson Museum design wins international architecture award
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (BLOOM) — A proposed design for the future home of the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum has earned top honors on the global stage. The rendering, created by architect Everald Colas of STORYN Studio for Architecture, was named a winner in the Cultural Identity category at the 2025...
‘No Choice’: St. Pete moves forward with Tropicana repairs amid criticism
The price tag to repair Tropicana Field was already set at more than $55 million, but St. Pete city leaders voted Thursday to spend even more. However, the decision was not without debate over whether the expenses are even worth it.
Teachers spend hundreds to create welcoming classrooms ahead of school year
One teacher in St. Petersburg is going above and beyond to ensure her classroom is perfect for her students on the first day of school.
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...
