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.

St. Pete Sewer Treatment Plant Offline Because Of Helene’s Storm Surge

City officials turned off power to the Northeast Sewer Treatment Plant because of Hurricane Helene’s storm surge in St. Petersburg.

International Day Of Peace Events Planned At St. Pete Park

The Global Love Project will host a day of programming for the UN’s International Day of Peace Saturday at St. Pete’s North Straub Park.

Oktoberfest Parade, Free Museum Day, Wine Fest: Tampa Weekend Events

Looking for something to do? Humane Society Tampa Bay fundraiser, Banned Books Week event, Hispanic heritage event, food and wine festival.

Jealous Boyfriend Shot | Attorney Stole $1.7M | Bus Crash: FL News

Coworkers Kill Each Other | Alligator Invasion | Street Takeover Arrests | Bus Hits Man | Tricyclist Dies | Teens Targeted In Drive-By

3,000 Gallons Of Wastewater Discharged During Heavy Rain: St. Pete

Wastewater continues to flow Wednesday on 36th Avenue N. near Joe’s Creek, St. Petersburg officials said.

Taste Of St. Pete, Marauders Fan Night, Bark Bash: FL Weekend Events

Looking for things to do this weekend in Tampa? Hurricane Preparedness Show, Heart & Hope cabaret, Taste of UTC, Tampa Fringe fundraiser.

71-Unit Affordable Housing Project Breaks Ground In St. Pete: SPHA

The affordable housing development for low-income seniors is being built on the site of the former Edward White Hospital, SPHA said.

$1M Scratch-Off Prize Claimed By St. Pete Man: Florida Lottery

A St. Pete man claimed a $1 million top prize playing the $5 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER scratch-off game, Florida Lottery said.

$1M Prize In FL Scratch-Off Won By St. Pete Man: Report

The winning $1M scratch-off ticket was bought at Wildwood Meat Market​ in St. Pete, a media report says.

Teen Dies Weeks After Being Struck By Lightning In St. Pete: Family

A 16-year-old girl struck by lightning while standing under a banyan tree in St. Petersburg last month has died from her injuries.

‘Stroll To The Polls’: St. Pete Event Highlights Voting By Mail In FL

All voters are welcome to join Sunday’s “Stroll to the Polls” march to drop off their vote-by-mail ballot at a St. Petersburg post office.

429K Gallons Of Wastewater Discharged In St. Pete During TS Debby

More than 429,000 gallons of wastewater discharged from manholes in four locations because of Tropical Storm Debby, St. Pete officials said.

How To Cope With Power Outages: Hurricane Debby

Debby dropped to tropical storm status Monday as it moved across Florida, and power outages are climbing. Here's what to know about safety.

‘Anarkitty 2.0’: Girls Rock Camp St. Pete Band Headlines Concert

Girls Rock Camp St. Pete hosts its end-of-camp concert Saturday, 6 p.m., at Jannus with camp band Anarkitty headlining the event.

Florida Holocaust Museum To Close For Expansion Project

The Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg will temporarily close for a months-long renovation project.

Dolphin Freed After Getting Caught In Illegal Net In St. Pete: Watch

A dolphin was freed after getting entangled in an illegal net under St. Pete bridge, the FL Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission said.

Watermelon Run, Transtastic, Publix Ice Cream Truck: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? New Port Richey’s centennial kickoff, Love the River Day, SummerFest Zephyrhills, Juneteenth.

FL 7-Year-Old Writes $5 Poems To Fund Little Free Library In Yard

The Pinellas Park boy is hosting a lemonade stand during the Saturday launch of his new Little Free Library.

St. Pete Youth Music Festival To Raise Funds For Music Students

The Summer Youth Music Festival at The Factory St. Pete will feature young musicians from throughout the Tampa Bay area.

‘Queer And Fearless’ Children’s Author To Host St. Pete Book Event

Author Rob Sanders will discuss his children's poetry collection "Queer and Fearless" at St. Pete's Allendale United Methodist Church.

Rehabilitated Manatee, Flapjack, Released In St. Petersburg: FWC

Flapjack, a rescued and rehabilitated manatee, was released into waters near Eckerd College, FWC said.

FL Is Second-Worst State For LGBTQ+ Safety In U.S.: Ranking

Florida earned an "F" grade, ranking it at No. 50 in the U.S. for LGBTQ+ safety in 2024, a new report from SafeHome.org said.

FL Student Wins Scripps National Spelling Bee

See the winning word that led a Florida seventh grader to victory in the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Restaurant Week, 'Hunks: The Show,' Gulfport Pride: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something to do in the Tampa Bay-area this weekend? Juneteenth Celebration, Puppy Love Gala, Hurricane expo, Puppy Love Gala.

New Renderings Of Proposed St. Pete Stadium Revealed By Tampa Bay Rays

St. Pete City Council and the Pinellas County Commission are expected to vote on the Tampa Bay Rays’ proposed $1.3B ballpark this summer.

Queer Women, People Find Community At New Tampa Bay Area Pop-Up Events

LuvHer Lounge, Dyke Nite St. Pete bring Tampa Bay queer people together at pop-up events. Both groups have LGBTQ+ Pride parties planned.

St. Petersburg Parks Are No. 1 In FL, Among Best In U.S.: Report

The St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation system is among the best in the country, according to the Trust for Public Land’s ParkScore Index.

New St. Pete Roadside Attraction Educates People On The Multiverse

Two St. Petersburg residents have transformed their backyard into Multiverseland, an “intergalactic mini theme park" open to the public.

Recently Repainted LGBTQ Pride Street Mural Defaced By Tire Marks

A rainbow Progress Pride street mural recognizing the LGBTQ community in St. Pete’s Grand Central District was defaced by tire marks.

Sunshine Get Down, Honor Flight Fundraiser, Maifest: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something to do this weekend? Three-day pet adoption event, Big Cat Habitat fundraiser, Venice Brew Fest, Blooms Day.

Year-Round Self-Serve Sandbag Facility Opens In St. Pete: County

Ahead of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, Pinellas County opens a year-round, self-serve sandbag facility in St. Petersburg.

BreastFest, Dali’s Birthday, Mother’s Day Market: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival, Sunshine City Scare, Tampa Bay Abortion Fund Dance Party.

St. Pete Death Cafe To Tackle Difficult Topics Of Death And Dying

A Gulfport death doula is hosting the Tampa Bay-area's first Death Cafe, an intimate gathering to discuss death and dying, in St. Pete.

Kentucky Derby, May The 4th, Music Festivals: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Tampa Riverfest, chalk art festival, Dick Vitale gala, Be Fabulous Music & Arts Pride Festival, Mamapalooza

Tampa Bay Author’s Cookbook Offers Veggie Versions Of FL Favorites

“The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook”​ by Dalia Colón ​was released by the University Press of Florida at the end of March.

Sunscreen Film Fest, Tree Fair, Cheesesteak Fest: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Dali Museum fundraiser, Italian Fest, Green Thumb Festival, De Soto Grand Parade, Independent Bookstore Day