Protests Oppose Immigration Officer Hiring Fair In Tampa Bay

U.S. Customs and Border Protection will host a hiring fair at a St. Pete hotel, though social media posts led some to think it's at USF.

Girl Dismembered | Street Murals Targeted | Jannus Live Owner Sued In Ferry Crash: Top St. Pete News 2025

Mom Forced Girl, 11, To Perform Sex Acts | Man Shot With Child In Car | Penthouse Sells For $27M | Restaurant Reopening Years After Closing

Operation Cold Noses Collects Blankets, Items For Shelter Animals In St. Pete

A St. Petersburg Realtor collects blankets, towels and other items for local animal shelters ahead of the winter cold snap each year.

Company Chosen To Run Ferry Between Downtown St. Pete, Tampa: PSTA

Hubbard’s Marina was chosen to operate a new ferry service between downtown St. Pete and Tampa, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority said.

8 FL Cities Earn Perfect Scores For LGBTQ Equality In 2025 HRC Index

The Human Rights Campaign's 2025 Municipal Equality Index evaluated 18 FL cities for LGBTQ+ laws, policies and services.

First Sapphic St. Pete Festival Includes Comedy, Art Shows, Parties

Sapphic St. Pete offers a range of events, including a comedy show, speed dating, crafts and board games, an art show and parties.

175-Foot-Long Sunshine City Mosaic Sidewalk Opens To Public At St. Pete Park

A vibrant, 175-foot-long mosaic sidewalk at Sunset Park took 2.5 years to complete and features nine vignettes depicting local wildlife.

New Proposals Sought For St. Pete’s Historic Gas Plant District Redevelopment

After the Tampa Bay Rays plans to redevelop 86 acres in the Historic Gas Plant District, St. Pete leaders will seek new proposals soon.

Animal Rescue Transport Van’s Tire Blows Out On Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Friends of Strays in St. Petersburg hopes to raise $35,000 to replace a van that was lost in a crash on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

‘No Kings’ Protests Planned This Weekend Near St. Pete: What To Know

Several “No Kings” protests against the Trump administration are scheduled in the St. Petersburg area this weekend.

Pinellas County LGBTQ Organization Plans Expansion Of Free Mental Health Program

Project No Labels is hosting a gala Saturday to raise funds for the expansion of its free mental health therapy program into Pasco County.

Paranormal Investigators Host Ghost Hunting Event At St. Pete Hotel

The Spirits of St. Petersburg group hosts paranormal investigation for the National Day of Ghost Hunting at a Grand Central District hotel.

Artists, Activists Respond To Removal Of Street Murals By FDOT Crews

LGBTQ+ rainbow and Black History Matters murals were removed by FL Dept. of Transportation crews, drawing the ire of activists and artists.

SPCA Tampa Bay Pleaded Guilty To Animal Cruelty Charge For Waddles The Pig’s Sunburn

SPCA Tampa Bay pleaded guilty to an animal cruelty charge from Pinellas County over Waddles the pig, who was found with a severe sunburn.

Saturday’s Powerball Soars To $1.8B: How To Play In FL

FL residents have until 10 p.m. Saturday to purchase a Powerball ticket for a chance to win the $1.8 billion jackpot in the next drawing.

Powerball Jackpot Surges To $1.4B: How, When To Play In FL

The last time a jackpot-winning Powerball ticket was sold in Florida was in 2021. Here's what to know about Wednesday's drawing.

Sidewalk Chalk Art Protest Of FDOT's Street Mural Removals Rescheduled In St. Pete

A sidewalk chalk art protest of the FL Dept. of Transportation's removal of an LGBTQ+ pride crosswalk has been rescheduled in St. Petersurg.

Street Mural Removals Inspire Chalk Art Protests In St. Petersburg

Activists in St. Pete are organizing chalk art protests as FDOT removes BLM, LGBTQ+ Pride street murals.

3 FL Cities Among Top 25 In the Southeast To Call Home, New List Says

Check out which three Florida cities made Livability's new list of the top 25 cities to live in among the Southeast states.

Saturday’s Powerball Jackpot Swells To $1B: How To Play In FL

Saturday’s $1B jackpot ranks as the game’s sixth-largest prize and the biggest advertised jackpot in more than a year.

Organizers To Discuss Mixed-Income Housing Solutions At St. Pete Community Forum

Faith in Florida is hosting a forum in St. Pete to discuss mixed-income housing solutions and skyrocketing rents in the city.

Creative Mornings Tampa Bay Monthly Speaker Series Connects, Inspires Creative Community

The monthly free breakfast series Creative Mornings Tampa Bay connects, inspires and supports the area's creative community.

St. Pete Apartment Complex Still Owes $350K On Past-Due Water Bill 1 Month After Notice

City officials are encouraging residents at a St. Pete apartment complex that is $350K behind on its water bill to find new housing.

Community Rallies To Save St. Pete LGBTQ+, Black History Street Murals

With FL officials targeting pavement art, community leaders hope to save St. Pete's LGBTQ+ rainbow and Black History Matters street murals.

$420K In Past-Due Water Bills Owed At 2 St. Pete Apartment Complexes With Looming Shut-Off Date

The water could be shut off at two St. Pete apartment complexes owned by Lurin Real Estate Holdings, which still owes the city $420K.

City Threatens To Shut Off Water At 2 St. Pete Apartment Complexes

Both St. Pete properties, with 735 units combined, face water shutoffs because of missed payments by owner Lurin Real Estate Holdings LXIV.

‘Good Trouble’ Rallies In FL Protest Trump’s Record On Civil Rights

More than 50 ‘Good Trouble’ rallies targeting President Trump’s record on Civil Rights are scheduled across FL on Thursday.

League Of Women Voters Hosts Boxing, Self-Defense Workshop In St. Pete

The League of Women Voters in St. Petersburg is hosting a boxing and self-defense workshop Saturda afternoon in the Grand Central District.

7 FL Cities Among Nation's Worst, Best Run: See Where

Seven FL cities among the worst- and best-run big cities​ in the U.S., according to a study. See which rank high and which had low scores.

As World UFO Day Arrives, See What’s Been Spotted In FL Skies

One Florida resident said they saw two rotating S-shaped crafts above a river​, while another reported seeing a bright white orb.

St. Pete Trans March Organizers To Rally Community Against Anti-Trans Laws

After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to uphold a TN ban on hormone therapy for trans youth, St. Pete Trans March is getting national attention

Watermelon Festival, Vintage Bash, Rowing Team Trials, Bridal Expo: Tampa Bay Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Women’s empowerment event, Tampa Summer Market, youth music festival, Popsicle Palooza, Hockey Heals 22.

St. Pete To Remove Fluoride From Water Ahead Of FL Ban: Officials

The city of St. Petersburg will remove fluoride from public drinking water soon in compliance with new FL law, officials said.

Pride Events, Adopt-A-Palooza, Asian Festival: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Girls Rock drag bingo benefit, “Wicked” sing-along, “Little Shop of Horrors,” Indian-inspired beer brunch.

Family Art Day, Dalí-Inspired Murals, Free Concert: Tampa Bay Events

Looking for something to do? Gemorama, Memorial Day events, Mx. St. Pete Pride Pageant, roller derby 20th anniversary, food truck festival.

Italian Fest, Parc Golf Tourney, Opera By The Bay: Tampa Bay Events

Looking for some weekend fun in Tampa area: Unauthorized Shakespeare takes on ‘Ghostbusters,’ Rides by the River, spring shopping event.

St. Pete Club Restores Historic Dance Floor In Months After Hurricanes

Through community support, the Polish American Society of St. Pete was able to restore its historic floating dance floor after hurricanes.

Teacher Molested Kids | Tesla Vandal | 23 Cats On A Boat: FL News

$25M Lottery Win | Plane Crash | FL Burn Bans | Man Shot Nephew | Missing For 30 Years | Man Attacked 11-Year-Old Girl | Wrong-Way Driver

Brunched, Pickleball, Greek Pop-Up, Earth Day Fests: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Tampa Bay Black Heritage Music Festival, bar crawls, Pesto Festo, Friday Night Shuffle anniversary.

Tampa Bay Rowdies Stadium Could Be Demolished: Reports

The city is considering a project that would demolish Al Lang Stadium and create a Center for the Arts District in downtown St. Petersburg.