Pinellas County, FL, Go Stuff Urself Food Truck was shut down with 6 violations
Go Stuff Urself, a burger food truck located in Pinellas County, Florida, was temporarily closed after inspectors found six notable violations during a routine inspection on June 20, 2025. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation ordered operations stopped.
2 Men Arrested For Drug Trafficking In Central Florida
Two men were taken into custody for drug trafficking in Central Florida. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives recently learned that Ronald Hess Jr., 55, and Sedrick Coleman, 42, were selling methamphetamine, fentanyl, and other illicit drugs. Deputies apprehended Hess and Coleman at their residence on the...
Whataburger’s return to Tampa Bay will happen in Wesley Chapel and Largo
The Texas chain has filed permits to open in an old Aussie Grill.
Historic Kenwood is on a mission to plant 30+ new trees
The Historic Kenwood Neighborhood Association, located between 1st Ave. N. and 9th Ave. N. in St. Petersburg, is on a mission to bring more shade and greenery to its streets. The group recently launched a community fundraising effort to plant 30 new trees throughout the neighborhood, with the goal of raising $20,000...
Financial services firm leases HQ space in new downtown St. Pete tower
Dynasty Financial Partners, a St. Petersburg-based services company for independent wealth management advisory firms, is moving its headquarters to a 46-story mixed-use tower under construction in the city. The firm has signed a 15-year lease for 45,000 square feet of space at The Residences 400 Central at Central...
Historic Manhattan Casino will reopen as an events venue after $4.8 million renovation
One of St. Pete’s most iconic buildings is getting ready for a major comeback. The historic Manhattan Casino, located at 642 22nd Street S. in the heart of The Deuces, is set to reopen in spring 2026 as a reimagined two-level event space, according to reporting by the Tampa Bay Business Journal (TBBJ).
The Studio Public House announces summer closure
The Studio Public House. (Photo by Ryan Williams-Jent) ST. PETERSBURG | The Studio Public House announced June 23 that the Grand Central District staple will close this summer. Formerly a Pom Pom’s Teahouse and Sandwicheria, owners Mike and Ali Crippin purchased the restaurant in 2019 before rebranding to The Studio...
Man accused of stealing $663K from City of Dunedin after posing as contractor
DUNEDIN, Fla. - A Utah man faces grand theft charges after investigators say he emailed the City of Dunedin posing as a contractor and stole more than $663,000. According to an arrest affidavit filed by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, the city received an email in June 2024 from someone claiming to represent...
Your guide to St. Pete Pride
St. Petersburg Pride is coming up this weekend, and here's everything you need to know before you go.
Largo Man Arrested After Parking Lot Dispute Turns Violent In Islamorada
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – A parking dispute at a popular Islamorada restaurant escalated into violence Sunday evening, leading to the arrest of a Largo, Florida man. Anthony James Joseph, 28, was charged with battery after admitting to repeatedly punching another man. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a...