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BREAKING NEWS
St. Petersburg Community Unites for Tree Replanting
News Summary In the wake of Hurricane Milton’s devastation, St. Petersburg’s community is coming together to restore its tree canopy. Led by the nonprofit Take MAR, 150 volunteers recently planted...
St. Petersburg Faces Road Closure Due to Water Leak
News Summary St. Petersburg has announced a road closure at the intersection of 5th Avenue N. and 16th Street N. due to a significant water leak. Repair work is expected...
Heartwarming Manatee Rescue in St. Petersburg
News Summary A manatee suffering from cold stress was rescued near the USF St. Pete campus, showcasing community involvement in wildlife conservation. Thanks to a swift response from a marine...
St. Petersburg Faces Severe Flooding Amid Record Rainfall
News Summary St. Petersburg experienced unprecedented flooding on January 21, 2025, after receiving 4 to 5 inches of rain in just one hour. Emergency responders dealt with numerous accidents and...
St. Petersburg Battles Flooding with New AquaFence Purchase
News Summary In a decisive move to counteract flooding threats, St. Petersburg has invested $628,000 in an AquaFence system designed to protect the city against severe weather, particularly in anticipation...
Challenges of Diversity in St. Petersburg Fire Rescue Department
News Summary An external evaluation of the St. Petersburg Fire Rescue Department has highlighted significant diversity challenges, revealing issues related to discrimination and a lack of inclusivity within the organization....
St. Petersburg Initiates Advanced Air Mobility Task Force
News Summary St. Petersburg has launched its first Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Task Force aimed at integrating electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) into urban travel. Over nine months,...
Power Outage Affects 19,000 Residents in St. Petersburg
News Summary A significant power outage in St. Petersburg, Florida, left over 19,000 customers without electricity on a Friday night. Crews from Duke Energy worked diligently to restore power as...
Foundation Pour for 3rd & 3rd Apartment Tower in St. Petersburg
News Summary Construction is set to begin on the 3rd & 3rd apartment tower in downtown St. Petersburg, starting with a monumental foundation pour on January 24th. This event will...
St. Petersburg Increases Security for Upcoming Events
News Summary In light of recent tragedies, St. Petersburg, Florida is enhancing security measures as it prepares for major events like the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade and the...
POLITICS
Challenges of Diversity in St. Petersburg Fire Rescue Department
News Summary An external evaluation of the St. Petersburg Fire Rescue Department has highlighted significant diversity challenges, revealing issues related to discrimination and a lack of inclusivity within the organization....
St. Petersburg Initiates Advanced Air Mobility Task Force
News Summary St. Petersburg has launched its first Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Task Force aimed at integrating electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) into urban travel. Over nine months,...
St. Petersburg City Council Awards Historic Status to Mirror Lake
News Summary The St. Petersburg City Council voted 5-2 to officially designate Mirror Lake as a historic district, receiving overwhelming support from local residents. Approximately 89% of the community endorsed...
St. Petersburg Secures $1.4 Million for Gas Plant District Revitalization
News Summary St. Petersburg has received a $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to support the Reconnecting the Historic Gas Plant District Project. This initiative aims to...
St. Petersburg Welcomes New City Council Leadership and SunRunner Station
News Summary St. Petersburg is undergoing significant changes with the introduction of new City Council leadership and the launch of a new SunRunner transportation station. Copley Gerdes and Lisset Hanewicz...
St. Petersburg City Council Welcomes New Members
News Summary The St. Petersburg City Council held a ceremony to swear in new members, marking a significant transition for the city as it aims to recover from hurricanes and...
St. Petersburg Establishes Local Historic District Around Mirror Lake
News Summary The St. Petersburg City Council has voted to create a Local Historic District surrounding Mirror Lake, marking the area’s first new historic designation since 2021. The district will...
St. Petersburg Appoints Maeven Rogers as Sustainability Director
News Summary St. Petersburg welcomes Maeven Rogers as its new Director of the Office of Sustainability and Resilience, officially starting on October 14. Following the recent challenges from Hurricane Milton,...
St. Pete Beach Fire Chief Arrested for Assault
News Summary St. Pete Beach is facing turmoil as Fire Chief Thomas McClave is arrested for allegedly assaulting a bicyclist. This incident, escalating from a verbal confrontation, has led to...
Pinellas County Launches $2.25 Million Initiative to Remove Hazardous Tires from Beaches After Decades of Pollution
Pinellas County Tackles Environmental Issue from 1970s Artificial Reef Project Pinellas County is confronting a significant environmental challenge stemming from an artificial reef project initiated in the 1970s. This project,...
CRIME
St. Petersburg Police Capture Smash-and-Grab Suspect
News Summary The St. Petersburg police have arrested Cory Kendrick, a 24-year-old suspect linked to a series of smash-and-grab vehicle burglaries between January 2 and January 5, 2025. Surveillance footage...
Largo Man Arrested for First-Degree Murder After Stabbing
News Summary A Largo man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder following the fatal stabbing of an acquaintance on January 11, 2025. The victim, who is yet to...
Largo Community Alarmed by Recent Stabbing Incident
News Summary A stabbing incident in Largo, Florida has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving one victim hospitalized. The Largo Police Department has initiated an in-depth investigation as locals express...
St. Petersburg Man Charged with Violent Home Invasion
News Summary A 20-year-old man, Sean-Michael Cooper, faces serious charges following a violent home invasion in St. Petersburg, Florida. The incident, which occurred on January 2, 2024, involved assault, threats,...
Arrest Made in $21,000 Art Heist in St. Petersburg
News Summary A $21,000 glass sculpture was stolen from the Duncan McClellan Gallery in St. Petersburg, Florida, leading to the arrest of 45-year-old Willie Wilson. Surveillance footage captured Wilson and...
St. Petersburg Palliative Care Doctor Indicted on Serious Charges
News Summary Dr. Stephen Andrew Leedy, a respected palliative care physician in St. Petersburg, has been indicted on multiple federal charges, including the production of child sexual abuse material and...
ECONOMY
Heartwarming Manatee Rescue in St. Petersburg
News Summary A manatee suffering from cold stress was rescued near the USF St. Pete campus, showcasing community involvement in wildlife conservation. Thanks to a swift response from a marine...
St. Petersburg Faces Severe Flooding Amid Record Rainfall
News Summary St. Petersburg experienced unprecedented flooding on January 21, 2025, after receiving 4 to 5 inches of rain in just one hour. Emergency responders dealt with numerous accidents and...
St. Petersburg Battles Flooding with New AquaFence Purchase
News Summary In a decisive move to counteract flooding threats, St. Petersburg has invested $628,000 in an AquaFence system designed to protect the city against severe weather, particularly in anticipation...
Challenges of Diversity in St. Petersburg Fire Rescue Department
News Summary An external evaluation of the St. Petersburg Fire Rescue Department has highlighted significant diversity challenges, revealing issues related to discrimination and a lack of inclusivity within the organization....
Foundation Pour for 3rd & 3rd Apartment Tower in St. Petersburg
News Summary Construction is set to begin on the 3rd & 3rd apartment tower in downtown St. Petersburg, starting with a monumental foundation pour on January 24th. This event will...
St. Petersburg Increases Security for Upcoming Events
News Summary In light of recent tragedies, St. Petersburg, Florida is enhancing security measures as it prepares for major events like the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade and the...
St. Petersburg Residents Shine as Hurricane Heroes
News Summary In St. Petersburg, a heartfelt event honored four residents who significantly aided their community during hurricane recovery efforts. The gathering took place at 3 Daughters Brewing, where Congresswoman...
St. Petersburg Completes Final Storm Debris Sweep
News Summary St. Petersburg has successfully completed its final residential storm debris sweep, collecting an astounding 2.1 million cubic yards of debris. This monumental effort followed the impacts of Hurricanes...
St. Petersburg Secures $1.4 Million for Gas Plant District Revitalization
News Summary St. Petersburg has received a $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to support the Reconnecting the Historic Gas Plant District Project. This initiative aims to...
St. Petersburg Welcomes New City Council Leadership and SunRunner Station
News Summary St. Petersburg is undergoing significant changes with the introduction of new City Council leadership and the launch of a new SunRunner transportation station. Copley Gerdes and Lisset Hanewicz...
SPORT
Tampa Bay Spreads Holiday Cheer at Local Children’s Hospital
News Summary On December 10, 2024, rookie players from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visited Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, bringing joy to young patients with smiles, gifts, and games. The...
DISASTERS
St. Petersburg Community Unites for Tree Replanting
News Summary In the wake of Hurricane Milton’s devastation, St. Petersburg’s community is coming together to restore its tree canopy. Led by the nonprofit Take MAR, 150 volunteers recently planted...
St. Petersburg Faces Road Closure Due to Water Leak
News Summary St. Petersburg has announced a road closure at the intersection of 5th Avenue N. and 16th Street N. due to a significant water leak. Repair work is expected...
St. Petersburg Faces Severe Flooding Amid Record Rainfall
News Summary St. Petersburg experienced unprecedented flooding on January 21, 2025, after receiving 4 to 5 inches of rain in just one hour. Emergency responders dealt with numerous accidents and...
St. Petersburg Battles Flooding with New AquaFence Purchase
News Summary In a decisive move to counteract flooding threats, St. Petersburg has invested $628,000 in an AquaFence system designed to protect the city against severe weather, particularly in anticipation...
Power Outage Affects 19,000 Residents in St. Petersburg
News Summary A significant power outage in St. Petersburg, Florida, left over 19,000 customers without electricity on a Friday night. Crews from Duke Energy worked diligently to restore power as...
St. Petersburg Increases Security for Upcoming Events
News Summary In light of recent tragedies, St. Petersburg, Florida is enhancing security measures as it prepares for major events like the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade and the...
Largo Man Arrested for First-Degree Murder After Stabbing
News Summary A Largo man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder following the fatal stabbing of an acquaintance on January 11, 2025. The victim, who is yet to...
St. Petersburg Residents Shine as Hurricane Heroes
News Summary In St. Petersburg, a heartfelt event honored four residents who significantly aided their community during hurricane recovery efforts. The gathering took place at 3 Daughters Brewing, where Congresswoman...
Largo Community Alarmed by Recent Stabbing Incident
News Summary A stabbing incident in Largo, Florida has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving one victim hospitalized. The Largo Police Department has initiated an in-depth investigation as locals express...
St. Petersburg Completes Final Storm Debris Sweep
News Summary St. Petersburg has successfully completed its final residential storm debris sweep, collecting an astounding 2.1 million cubic yards of debris. This monumental effort followed the impacts of Hurricanes...
HEALTH
Heartwarming Manatee Rescue in St. Petersburg
News Summary A manatee suffering from cold stress was rescued near the USF St. Pete campus, showcasing community involvement in wildlife conservation. Thanks to a swift response from a marine...
Florida Home Prices Continue to Rise Ahead of 2025
News Summary Florida housing prices have seen a steady increase, with nearly a 1% rise recorded in October 2024 compared to the previous year. Insights from the CoreLogic Home Price...
Tampa Bay Hospitals Welcome New Year with Newborns
News Summary As the New Year 2025 begins, Tampa Bay hospitals proudly announce the births of several adorable babies. The first to arrive was Baby Brayden at 12:11 a.m., followed...
Tampa Bay Spreads Holiday Cheer at Local Children’s Hospital
News Summary On December 10, 2024, rookie players from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visited Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, bringing joy to young patients with smiles, gifts, and games. The...
Serious Collision on Roosevelt Boulevard Leaves Two Drivers Injured in Pinellas County
Serious Collision on Roosevelt Boulevard in Pinellas County Pinellas County, FL – A serious accident occurred early Friday morning on Roosevelt Boulevard, involving a head-on collision between a pickup truck...
Chillum Mushroom and Hemp Dispensary Addresses Period Poverty with Launch of First “Period Pantry” in Pinellas County
Chillum Mushroom and Hemp Dispensary Launches First “Period Pantry” in Pinellas County St. Petersburg, Florida – Chillum Mushroom and Hemp Dispensary has taken a significant step in addressing period poverty...
St. Petersburg’s John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Receives Prestigious Top Hospital Award for Exceptional Patient Care
St. Petersburg Hospital Earns Top Recognition for Patient Care St. Petersburg, Florida – John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital has been nationally recognized for its exceptional patient care standards. The hospital...
Clearwater Man Arrested for DUI After Crashing into Police Cruiser
Clearwater Man Charged with DUI After Collision with Police Cruiser In Clearwater, a serious incident unfolded late on Friday night when Jerry Sandefur Jr., a 45-year-old man, was charged with...
St. Petersburg Shooting Leaves One in Critical Condition, Suspect Charged with Attempted Murder
St. Petersburg Shooting Sparks Investigation St. Petersburg, Florida – A morning argument between two men escalated into a shocking incident of gun violence at an apartment complex on Central Avenue...
Nurse Arrested in St. Petersburg for Allegedly Stealing from Patient
Trenton Duckworth Arrested for Allegedly Stealing from Patient in St. Petersburg In St. Petersburg, Florida, a serious incident has emerged involving a nurse accused of theft from a patient. Trenton...
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TECH UPDATES
St. Petersburg Initiates Advanced Air Mobility Task Force
News Summary St. Petersburg has launched its first Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Task Force aimed at integrating electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) into urban travel. Over nine months,...
St. Petersburg Secures Nearly $7 Million for Digital Equity
News Summary St. Petersburg will receive a grant of $6,925,163 from the U.S. Department of Commerce to enhance digital equity in underserved communities. This grant, part of the Digital Equity...
St. Petersburg Awarded $6.9 Million Grant for Digital Equity
News Summary St. Petersburg has been awarded a $6.9 million grant by the U.S. Department of Commerce to enhance digital equity efforts in the city. As the only city in...
Pinellas County Schools to Launch Advanced Panic Alert System by 2025
Pinellas County Schools to Implement New Panic Alert System by 2025 Pinellas County, FL – In a move aimed at bolstering emergency responses across its campuses, Pinellas County Schools announced...
SCIENCE
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