Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille St. Pete Location Closing, Reopening As New Concept

Because of confusion among diners, one of Doc Ford’s St. Petersburg locations will close soon and reopen as a new concept, reports said.

St. Pete Beach Hotel Owner, Bar Owner Arrested For Dumping Toxic Mothballs On Beach

A St. Pete Beach hotel owner, a bar owner were arrested for dumping toxic mothballs on the beach to deter protected shorebirds, reports said

PSTA Unveils New 727 Service Linking Downtown St. Pete To Tampa Airport

PSTA's new 727 service will connect downtown St. Petersburg and Tampa International Airport seven days a week.

Assisted Living Facility Evacuated | Teen Killed In Crash | Fatal Nightclub Shooting: FL Weekend

Here are the Patch headlines you may have missed from the weekend in Florida.

FloridaRAMA Offers Maker Mondays, A New Series Of Creative Workshops In St. Pete

St. Petersburg arts destination FloridaRAMA has launched Maker Mondays, a new weekly series of creative workshops.

Charges Filed In Fatal Shooting Of St. Pete City Employee

A man accused of killing a St. Petersburg sanitation worker now faces murder and additional charges, authorities said.

St. Pete Man Arrested After Niece, 12, Gave Birth To His Child: Reports

The investigation began after the 12-year-old girl unexpectedly gave birth at Helen Howarth Park in Pinellas Park, reports said.

New St. Pete Thrift Store Funds Marine Conservation, Green Projects

Blue Urban Project's new thrift store serves as both a community hub and the primary funding source for the nonprofit's environmental work.

Suspect Who Fatally Shot St. Pete City Employee Hospitalized With Serious Injuries: FL Troopers

A man accused of fatally shooting a St. Petersburg sanitation worker remains hospitalized after being taken into custody on I-75, FHP said.

Childs Park YMCA Shooting Leaves 18-Year-Old Dead, Teen Arrested: St. Pete Police

An 18-year-old died after being shot during a gun sale at the Childs Park YMCA bathroom, St. Pete police said. One suspect remains at large.

Suspect Who Fatally Shot City Employee In Custody After I-75 Stand-Off: St. Pete Police

A woman who worked as a St. Pete sanitation technician was fatally shot in her work vehicle, police said. The suspect is in custody.

2 Vandals Accused Of $96K Damages At Luxury Condo Building Turn Selves In: St. Pete Police

The two suspects accused of vandalizing a downtown St. Pete luxury condo building, causing $96K in damages, were arrested, police said.

Downtown St. Pete Sports Bar To Close After 10 Years

A downtown St. Petersburg sports bar, which moved to a new Central Avenue location last year, is closing permanently after 10 years.

Tarpon Springs Driver, 85, Dies After Driving Truck Into Largo Retention Pond: FL Troopers

The man lost control of a pick-up truck on Bryan Dairy Road in Largo and drove it into a retention pond, FL troopers said.

St. Pete Artists Turn Slow Summer Season Into Quirky Mini Mart Market

During the slow summer season, a group of St. Pete artists has organized Mini Mart, a food-themed art market.

Arrest Made In Violent Attack At St. Pete Park: Police

The suspect attacked a man lying on a picnic table bench at a St. Pete park on July 6, police said. The victim remains in critical condition

St. Petersburg Police Seek IDs In $96,000 Vandalism At Central Avenue Condo Tower

St. Petersburg police said two men caused $96,000 in damage at a luxury condo tower on Central Avenue on Saturday night.

St. Pete Launches 'Yes In God's Backyard' Program To Help Churches Explore Affordable Housing

St. Pete's new "Yes in God's backyard" program helps local houses of worship explore building affordable housing on their land.

Man Arrested In 2025 Fatal Shooting Outside St. Pete Club, Police Say

The suspect was charged with first-degree murder in a February 2025 shooting outside a St. Pete club, police said.

After Filing For Bankruptcy, St. Pete Restaurant ‘Operating As Usual’

A St. Petersburg restaurant said it remains open after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Father-Son Murder-Suicide Under Investigation In Largo: Pinellas Sheriff

Pinellas County deputies said a 27-year-old Ohio man visiting Florida shot his father in Largo before taking his own life.

Tampa Artist's First Fashion Show Turns Vintage Clothing Into Wearable Art

A Tampa artist who handpaints whimsical images on thrifted vintage clothing will host her first-ever fashion show at St. Pete's FloridaRAMA.

Waymo’s Robotaxi Service To Expand | Detwiler’s To Build Largest Grocery Store Yet: FL Business News

Coffee Shop To Open At FL Arts Venue | Brothers Launch Smashburger Chain | European-Style Cafe Opens | Historic Gas Plant Developers Chosen

Burned-Out FL Engineer Finds Joy On Stage As Elvis Impersonator

A Tampa Bay-area engineer who patented an "Iron Man"-inspired exoskeleton found renewed passion for life on stage as an Elvis impersonator.

Downtown St. Pete Coffee Shop Opening New Location At The Factory

A St. Petersburg coffee shop that opened last summer at a downtown hotel will open a second location at The Factory soon.

St. Pete Filmmaker Revisits Three Mothers, Their Families Over 30 Years For Documentary

A St. Pete filmmaker is making a documentary that spans 30 years in the lives of 3 single mothers, their children and their grandchildren

Missing Scuba Diver’s Body Found Floating Off Treasure Island Beach: Reports

A scuba diver reported missing by her husband was found dead in waters off Treasure Island, reports said.

Kids and Kubs suspend summer ball sessions until September  2, 2026.

Practice sessions heat up, and humidity rises into the 90's by 10:00 AM each morning.

St. Pete Mayor Selects Team For Historic Gas Plant District Redevelopment

One proposal focuses on affordable senior housing in St. Pete, while the other includes housing, infrastructure and a cultural park.

Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around St. Pete For 2026

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around St. Pete.

Forbici, Tim Hortons, Cousin Vinny’s, Whataburger, Violet Stone: Restaurant Openings

Despite some prominent restaurant closures in recent months across Tampa Bay, a number of new eateries have also opened or are planned.

Atlanta Taco Chain Expands | Defense Contractor Grows HQ | Swedish Candy Store Opens: FL Business News

Joe Snitch Wants To Help FL Renters | Downtown Retailer’s Given Notice To Vacate | Chocolate Shop Opens New Location | Arcade To Close

St. Pete Venezuelan Restaurant Collecting Medical Supplies For Earthquake Survivors

Carupano Kitchen, part of St. Pete's Foodie Labs, is collecting supplies for Venezuela's earthquake recovery, with a donation drive planned.

Suspect In Fatal Shooting Of 86-Year-Old Man, Dog In Custody: St. Pete Police

The suspect in the fatal shooting of an 86-year-old man and his family dog at a St. Pete home was arrested in Tampa on an unrelated charge.

86-Year-Old Man, Dog Killed At St. Pete Home: Police

Police said there is a person of interest in the deaths of an 86-year-old man and a family member's dog at a St. Petersburg home.

Downtown St. Pete Red Mesa Cantina Building Bought By Atlanta Taco Chain

The Atlanta-based taco brand said it will transform the three-story downtown St. Pete property into a multi-concept destination.

Man Injured In Shooting At St. Pete Apartment Complex, Police Say

Residents at a St. Petersburg apartment complex reported hearing early morning gunshots before a wounded man was taken to a hospital.

Viral Swedish Candy Shop Opens St. Pete Location

A Tampa candy shop selling viral Swedish Bubs candies has opened a second location in St. Petersburg.

Landlord Gives Downtown St. Pete Retailer, Coffee Shop Notice To Vacate

A 600 block retailer and coffee shop, known for celebrating St. Pete arts and culture, was given a notice to vacate by its landlord.

The Florida Sun is Changing: Why We’re Seeing a Melanoma Spike in 20-year-olds

Historically, melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, has been viewed as a disease that affects older adults. That's quickly changing.