Relief for Jamaica packed in Pinellas Park
From counting packets to filling boxes, dozens of volunteers and Pinellas Park city employees teamed up to help pack food supplies for Jamaica. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
Storm-damaged St. Pete airport still lacks hangars
Empty concrete slabs where revenue-generating hangars once stood at Albert Whitted Airport serve as a stark reminder of the destruction left in Hurricane Milton’s wake. St. Petersburg, much to the chagrin of stakeholders and city council members, remains without a plan to rebuild the municipal facility over a year...
Where Florida Locals Go For The Best Thanksgiving Brunch
Thanksgiving in Florida means sunshine, warm weather, and a chance to skip the kitchen chaos. Instead of spending hours cooking, many locals head out to enjoy a festive brunch that combines holiday classics with coastal flavors. From beachfront buffets to historic restaurants with water views, the Sunshine State...
New cafe, The Common Thread, invites visitors to stitch and sip together
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - At a new business, The Common Thread, visitors can stitch and sip while getting a full serving of fiber with their caffeine. "The idea came from just my lifelong adoration of making things with my hands," The Common Thread Owner, Shannon O'Brien, said. "This art has been around for millennia,...
St. Pete approves Tampa Bay Ferry funding agreement
Plans for a year-round Tampa Bay Ferry with a known local commodity operating two vessels at roughly half the cost of the previous company are full steam ahead. St. Petersburg City Council members enthusiastically and unanimously agreed to a funding agreement for the new service Thursday afternoon. The Pinellas...
Major crash slows traffic on northbound I-275 in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A major crash slowed traffic on northbound I-275 in St. Petersburg Saturday afternoon. Authorities have not released any official information, but data from the Florida Department of Transportation showed a severe backup at 54th Avenue South, close to mile marker 18. The traffic extended...
PNC targets Tampa Bay in $2B branch expansion
PNC Bank is expanding its branch network nationwide, committing $2 billion to open more than 300 new branches by 2030, with several planned across Florida’s fastest-growing communities, including Tampa, Sarasota and Lakeland. The new commitment increases PNC’s previous expansion target by 100 locations, reinforcing...
New College far outspends other Florida universities, a DOGE report shows
New College of Florida is far outspending the state's public universities, while outcomes for its graduates rank at or near the bottom. The findings come from a recently published report by the state's Department of Government Efficiency presented to the Florida Board of Governors on Thursday. The BOG met at...
Fireball seen across Florida likely from old Chinese rocket
ORLANDO, Fla. — Early Saturday morning, residents in Central Florida witnessed a streak of light across the sky, which was visible from Tampa to Jacksonville and even South Georgia. There was speculation initially since it wasn't from a planned space launch, which was halted just seconds before it was...
The City In Florida Where Nomads Say They’ve Found “Freedom And Wi-Fi”
St. Petersburg, Florida has quietly become a magnet for digital nomads seeking the perfect balance between work and play. This sunny Gulf Coast city offers more than just palm trees and beaches; it delivers reliable internet, vibrant culture, and a lifestyle that lets remote workers thrive. Nomads from around the...
