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View AllLocal NewsKenwood Home Tour to Celebrate Century of Architecture
St. Petersburg's Historic Kenwood neighborhood will celebrate a century of architectural heritage at the annual Historic Kenwood Home Tour this year. Scheduled for November ninth and tenth, the tour...
Kenwood Celebrates a Century of Art, Music, and Community
St. Petersburg's Historic Kenwood neighborhood is marking its 100th anniversary with a year-long series of events celebrating its unique character and history, according to the Historic Kenwood...
February 24, 2026
St. Pete Crime Rate Plummets to Lowest Since 1967; Mayor Cites Infrastructure
St. Petersburg's total crime rate fell 16 percent in 2025, with only 10 homicides recorded — the lowest number since 1967, according to TBBW Magazine. Mayor Ken Welch highlighted this and other key...
February 23, 2026
St. Pete Crime Rate Plummets to 1967 Low; Infrastructure Upgrades Planned
St. Petersburg's total crime rate fell by 16 percent in 2025, with only 10 homicides recorded, marking the lowest homicide rate the city has seen since 1967. That announcement highlighted Mayor Ken...
February 20, 2026
St. Pete's Historic Kenwood to Celebrate Bungalow Architecture
Historic Kenwood's annual BungalowFest, a celebration of the neighborhood's architecture and community, is slated for November ninth and tenth. Open houses will showcase restored and maintained...
February 19, 2026Politics
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PoliticsSt. Pete Mayor Defends Tropicana Field Plan Amid Budget Battles
Despite a recent city council vote to pause the project for additional planning, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch has reaffirmed his commitment to redeveloping the Tropicana Field site, calling it the...
Florida Blocks Release of St. Pete Man Granted Clemency by Biden
A St. Petersburg man, whose federal sentence was commuted by President Biden, was taken into custody Monday by Florida officials, effectively blocking his scheduled release, the Tampa Free Press...
February 24, 2026
St. Pete Mayor Defends Tropicana Field Plan Amid Spending Concerns
Despite a recent city council vote calling for a pause, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch has reaffirmed his commitment to redeveloping the Tropicana Field site, calling it the city's largest project....
February 23, 2026
St. Pete Mayor Pushes Gas Plant Redevelopment, Floats $600M Resilience Referendum
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch used his 2024 State of the City address Wednesday to highlight key issues, including recovery from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Historic Gas Plant District...
February 20, 2026St. Petersburg Approves $1.2M to Restore Eroding Beaches
A $1.2 million funding package for beach restoration along St. Petersburg's coastline has been approved by the City Council, according to multiple outlets including WFLA-TV, FOX13news, and Bay News...
February 19, 2026Business
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BusinessSt. Pete Mayor Seeks $600M Bond to Fortify Infrastructure, Revamp Tropicana Field
St. Petersburg Mayor Kenneth T. Welch wants a $600 million tax referendum to fund infrastructure improvements, an ambitious economic development plan he outlined during his 2026 State of the City...
St. Pete Eyes $600M Bond to Fuel Gas Plant Redevlopment, Infrastructure
St. Petersburg is seeking a $600 million bond to expedite sewer and stormwater projects and redevelop the Historic Gas Plant District. Mayor Kenneth T. Welch highlighted the plan, along with other...
February 24, 2026
Kenwood's New Avalon Hotel Blends Luxury With Local Art
A boutique establishment that opened last month at the corner of 28th Street North and 5th Avenue North, The Avalon Hotel is Kenwood's new landmark, according to local development reports. The hotel...
February 23, 2026
St. Pete Mayor Eyes $600M Bond, Gas Plant Progress
St. Petersburg Mayor Kenneth T. Welch is pushing a $600 million bond to accelerate sewer and stormwater projects. The proposal, a key component of the mayor's 2026 State of the City address, followed...
February 20, 2026
Co-working Space "The Hive" to Fuel Tech Growth in St. Pete's EDGE District
A new co-working space, "The Hive," is opening in St. Petersburg's EDGE District, with the goal of attracting tech startups and spurring innovation, according to Ground News (aggregating Bay News 9,...
February 19, 2026Sports
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SportsNortheast High Grad Jake Tullier Inspires Tampa Bay Lacrosse Scene
From Northeast High School to the Premier Lacrosse League, Saint Petersburg native Jake Tullier is making a name for himself. Now a defenseman for the Waterdogs Lacrosse Club, Tullier's journey from...
Paralympic Star Jessica Long Aims for More Gold in Paris
One of the most decorated Paralympians in U.S. history, Northeast High School graduate Jessica Long is preparing to compete in her sixth Paralympic Games this summer in Paris. The St. Petersburg...
February 24, 2026
70 Years of Community Baseball: St. Pete's Little League Celebrates
Seventy years of teamwork, sportsmanship, and community spirit: St. Petersburg's Little League program, a staple of youth sports, is celebrating its 70th anniversary. What began in 1954 as a small...
February 23, 2026
Rowdies Reach USL Final After Historic Season
A dominant regular season and a series of hard-fought playoff victories have propelled the Tampa Bay Rowdies to the USL Championship Final for the second time in three years, marking a high point in...
February 20, 2026
Shorecrest Alum Khayla Pointer Makes WNBA Dream a Reality
For Khayla Pointer, a 2018 Shorecrest Preparatory School graduate, a childhood dream has come true: she's been drafted into the WNBA. Pointer's journey from St. Petersburg to the professional league...
February 19, 2026Entertainment
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EntertainmentFreefall Theatre Announces Ambitious 2024-2025 Season
A season of classic works, contemporary plays, and engaging musicals awaits audiences at Freefall Theatre, according to its recent announcement. The St. Petersburg professional theater is gearing up...
Il Divo, Styx, EDM Fest Headline St. Pete's February 2026
St. Petersburg, Florida, will be a hub of entertainment in late February 2026, with a diverse array of events. Concerts at the Mahaffey Theater and the Strange Planet EDM Festival promise a vibrant...
February 24, 2026
Freefall Theatre's 2024-25 Season to Feature Wilde, Dickens, Holiday
Freefall Theatre is preparing for an exciting 2024-2025 season, offering a diverse range of productions that cater to a wide array of theatrical tastes. The season, which will run from September 2024...
February 23, 2026
Foo Fighters, Lizzo to Rock St. Pete Pier at 2026 Festival
Foo Fighters and Lizzo will headline the annual Pier Party Festival at the St. Pete Pier on March 14-15, 2026. The two-day event promises to draw large crowds from St. Petersburg and beyond. The...
February 20, 2026
Freefall Theatre to Stage "Cabaret," Premiere New Play Next Season
Freefall Theatre, a cornerstone of St. Petersburg's vibrant arts scene, has unveiled an ambitious lineup of daring revivals and fresh, thought-provoking new works for the upcoming season. Kicking off...
February 19, 2026Lifestyle
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LifestyleGulfport's Tuesday Fresh Market: 20 Years of Community and Commerce
A vibrant gathering place where residents and visitors shop for local produce and artisanal goods while enjoying live music, the Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market has been a cornerstone of the community...
Gulfport's Tuesday Fresh Market: 20 Years of Community
For two decades, the Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market has been a beloved weekly tradition, drawing residents and tourists alike to Beach Boulevard every Tuesday morning. What began as a small gathering...
February 24, 2026
Gourmet Grocery to Offer Downtown St. Pete Residents a Walkable Amenity
St. Petersburg, Florida, where the sun shines an average of 361 days each year, continues to attract new residents seeking an outdoor lifestyle and a thriving culinary scene, according to Eagan...
February 23, 2026
Affordable Coastal Living Attracts Remote Workers to Pinellas County
Drawn by affordable housing, a vibrant arts scene, and easy access to beaches, remote professionals are flocking to Pinellas County, including St. Petersburg, according to the Tampa Bay Times. This...
February 20, 2026
Gulfport's Tuesday Fresh Market: 20 Years of Community and Commerce
Twenty years of community, fresh produce, and local artistry: That's what the Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market has offered, becoming a beloved tradition for locals and visitors alike. The market started...
February 19, 2026