FL Among Most Luxury-Obsessed States, New Analysis Says

A recent study by gaming website Slot.Day determined the U.S. states where people are most into luxury living. See where FL ranked.

$23M Tropicana Field Roof Repairs Approved By St. Pete City Council

The St. Petersburg City Council approved $23 million to begin repairs at Tropicana Field from damage caused by Hurricane Milton.

Nonprofit Saving Our Seniors Opens Produce Shop In St. Petersburg

Your Neighborhood Produce, operated by Saving Our Seniors, recently opened in St. Petersburg, selling affordable fruits and vegetables.

$7M Approved For Sewage Plant Upgrades: St. Pete Officials

After shutting down during Hurricane Milton, St. Pete will spend $7M to add flood protection to two city sewage plants, officials said.

Infant’s Ribs Broken | Strip Club Fire | Gator Stalks Driver: FL News

Gator Terrifies Pizza Delivery Driver | Tropicana Plant Kidnapping | 2025 Hurricane Forecast | Tornado Hits TV Station | Rays Stadium Deal

Floridians Cheat At This Popular Game The Most

A new analysis also revealed that Florida residents are more likely to cheat than some other players when playing popular games.

Vigil For Black Trans Man Killed In NY To Be Held At St. Pete Bar

The Thursday night vigil at Enigma in St. Petersburg will honor Sam Nordquist, Imam Muhsin Hendricks, Tahiry Broom and Elisa Rae Shupe.

Pitch-A-Friend, Sweetheart Festival, Winter Pride: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Try Cigar City Tattoo Fest, Valentine’s Day ghost tour, One City Chorus, Cortez Commercial Fishing Fest.

FL Among Most Educated U.S. States: Analysis

WalletHub compared each state across several metrics to determine which were the most and least educated. See how FL ranked.

Worker Decapitated | Phone Mistaken For Gun | HSN To Close HQ: FL News

Fire Captain's Child Porn Charges | Tree Trimmer Pulled Into Wood Chipper | FL Pilot Killed In DC Plane Crash | Tampa Bay Abortion Fund

Pup Speed Dating, Highland Games, Chinese New Year: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Mr. Swindle’s Traveling Peculiarium, Bungalowfest, Hispanic heritage fest, opera gala, anti-bullying event.

High & Dry Festival Showcases Non-Alcoholic Drinks In St. Pete

Herban Flow, FL’s first functional, non-alcoholic bottle shop, hosts the High & Dry Festival on Saturday in St. Petersburg.

2 Doctors Share Child Porn + 11 Card Skimmers + Deputy Arrest: FL News

Smash-And-Grab Spree | Cold Manatees Huddle | Courthouse Threat | Daiso Opening | Credit Card Skimmers | Nursing Home Abuse | Jury Duty Scam

Fort, Dog Beach, Piers Reopen At Fort De Soto Park: Pinellas Officials

Fort, dog beach, fishing piers reopen at Fort De Soto Park after damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Pinellas officials said.

Half-Naked Robber + Theater Shooting + Weather Conspiracy: FL News

Fatal Hotel Fire | Huge Planetarium | Restaurant Carjacking | Teen Charged In Death | Suitcase Death | Dumped Dog Rescue | Crash Kills Horse

Artificial Christmas Tree Lot Planned For Those Affected By Hurricanes

A Pinellas County group is hosting a free artificial Christmas tree lot later this month for those affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton.

7 FL Cities Earn Perfect Scores For LGBTQ+ Equality: HRC

The Human Rights Campaign’s 2024 Municipal Equality Index evaluated 18 FL cities for LGBTQ+ laws, policies and services.

Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Rays Deal In Jeopardy After Commission Vote

The Tampa Bay Rays Tropicana Field redevelopment deal is on hold after Pinellas County commissioners put off a bond resolution vote again.

Red Tide Off Coast + School Threat + Online Romance Scam: FL News

Rays Pick 2025 Home Field | Community Center Shooting | Armed Burglar Fatally Shot | FL Officials Tapped By Trump | $50K In Coins Stolen

Storm Aid Concert, Patriot Fest, Seafood Festival: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Florida Orchestra, Living Arts Festival, Friendly City Flea, Bowls for Hope, German stand-up comedy.

$4M Mega Millions Ticket Sold At Tampa Bay-Area Publix: FL Lottery

A Pinellas County woman won $4 million in the June 11 Mega Million drawing, Florida Lottery said.

Party Bus To Bring St. Pete Voters To The Poll For Early Voting

Faith in Florida will host “Party to the Polls” on Saturday afternoon to engage St. Pete voters and bring them to vote on a party bus.

Festival Of Skeletons, Drag Queen Story Hour, Food Fests: FL Events

Looking for something to do? “Weird in St. Pete,” Halloween block party, Tampa Nerd Con, CASA fundraiser, Bay Fest, Tampa Urban Music Fest.

Join the Nationwide Movement to Cure Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Take Part in the 2024 Greater Florida Walk-n-Roll Event in St. Petersburg on Sunday, November 10

New REAL ID Options: What It Means In FL

States will be allowed to apply for a waiver to accept digital identification cards​​ —​ as long as they comply with REAL ID protocols.

Halloween On Central, Rocky Horror, Witches Ball: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do in Tampa area? Beers on the Pier, Haunted Hikes, Boo Run, Deadtoberfest, Field of Screams, MOSI Halloween.

Hurricane Survivors In FL, NC, Cuba Find Help Through Mutual Aid Group

St. Pete Food Not Bombs continues to feed and collect resources for survivors of Hurricanes Helene, Milton and Oscar in FL, NC and Cuba.

Pinellas County Rescue Group Forms In Wake Of 2 Hurricanes

Rescue Pinellas, which formed after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, made boat rescues from beach communities, continues to collect supplies.

Racial Profiling | Hurricane Debris Fire | Generator Thief: FL News

FL’s Largest Pumpkin | School Bus Hits Stop Sign | Stabbing Suspect Jumps | Amazon Hiring 12K | School Shooting Threat | Aquarium Otters Die

Boil Water Notice Lifted In St. Pete: Officials

A citywide boil water notice put in place during Hurricane Milton has been lifted, St. Pete officials said. It remains in place in Gulfport.

Gas Shortages, Power Outages Face Milton Evacuees Returning To FL

More than 400,000 Floridians are powerless, mostly in the Tampa Bay area, as suppliers scramble to get fuel to gas stations in the region.

Baby Born At FL Storm Shelter During Hurricane Milton: Officials

A mother gave birth to a baby boy at a storm shelter set up at Largo High School as Hurricane Milton battered Florida’s west coast.

2 Sewage Facilities Turned Off In St. Pete During Hurricane Milton

The Northeast Sewer Treatment Plant and the Southwest Sewer Treatment Plant were shut down Wednesday night, St. Petersburg officials said.

Naked Man Chokes Child | Red Tide | Explosive Washed Ashore: FL News

Hurricane Helene Rescues | Girl Brings Taser To School | Man Dies While Changing Tire On I-75 | FL GOP Candidate Threatened To Kill Opponent

'Everyone Was Caught Off Guard': FL Woman Organizes Boat Rescues

Jenn Greacen of Seminole created the Facebook group, “Need Rescue Pinellas - Helene,” to help organize those who could rescue residents.

Pinellas Hurricane Death Toll Increases To 12, Victims' Names Released

The Pinellas County death toll in Hurricane Helene has increased to 12. Most victims appeared to have drowned in their homes, PCSO said.

215 Dead, 900K Powerless, Biden Visits FL, GA: Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene is the 2nd-deadliest hurricane to hit the U.S. mainland behind Hurricane Katrina in 2005. And hundreds are still missing.

Barrier Islands To Reopen To The Public: Pinellas County Sheriff

60 deputies will patrol the barrier islands overnight after they reopen to the public on Tuesday afternoon, the Pinellas sheriff said.

Pinellas Death Toll Increases To 9, Names Of 8 Victims Released

Nine people who drowned in their homes lived in a mandatory evacuation area in Pinellas County. The sheriff identified 8 of the victims.

St. Pete Food Trucks Offer Free Meals To Those Affected By Helene

City officials have sent local food trucks to locations throughout St. Petersburg to offer free meals to those affected by Hurricane Helene.