City leaders are praising the expansion of the St. Petersburg Police Department’s drone program, calling it a major step forward in safety, efficiency, and, perhaps most importantly, privacy. According to officials, the ability to assess situations remotely means fewer unnecessary in-person interactions, allowing residents to go about their lives without feeling like their privacy is…

The City of St. Petersburg is moving forward with the luxury redevelopment of its downtown marina, a long-awaited project now expected to cost approximately $666 million. Under the new plan, the city will retain full ownership and control of the project, allowing city leaders to oversee and direct the distribution of funds. Plans include replacing…

With several major projects rising across the city, officials have announced the formation of a new commission aimed at addressing what they describe as “persistent public misinformation” surrounding development in St. Petersburg. According to city leadership, the commission will focus on improving the community’s understanding of ongoing projects, ensuring residents have access to “clear, persuasive…

Former President Joe Biden has entered the race for mayor of Tampa in a move that caught many off guard. Biden, who bears a striking resemblance to former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, delivered paperwork in person last week and was greeted by a large group of reporters. “I’m looking forward to a third term and…

Every Saturday this month, local T-shirt and ’zine maker, Valentín Esparza, has been setting up a folding table along U.S. 19 near the former site of the Rand Motel, selling self-designed merchandise to fund what he describes as a “culturally significant restoration project.” His goal, he says, is simple: raise enough money to bring the…

The St. Pete History Museum announced a new exhibit this week showcasing a curated collection of local structures that, while still standing, are widely expected to become historical artifacts in the near future. The exhibit features photographs of buildings from across the city, each accompanied by detailed placards outlining their current status, including “under review,”…

City officials announced this week that the surveillance camera network long deployed in the Jordan Park neighborhood will soon be strategically expanded into North St. Pete, describing the move as the “next logical step” in the city’s ongoing public safety campaign. The program, which includes pole-mounted cameras, license plate readers, and real-time monitoring, is credited…

In a move that surprised some residents, the St. Petersburg Development Review Commission has unanimously denied approval for a proposed 12-story condo tower, citing concerns that the building would be “too tall and unsightly.” The decision marks a sudden and unusual shift in tone for a commission that, just weeks earlier, approved a 21-story development…

A Clearwater-based developer has announced a new partnership with a small, hand-selected group of content creators from Los Angeles to livestream what they are calling a “demolition experience” ahead of an upcoming luxury project in downtown St. Pete. As part of the rollout, the influencers who arrived in the city late last week have already…

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — After years of incorrect hand positioning during public appearances, Mayor Ken Welch has successfully demonstrated the correct hand gesture, sources confirmed Tuesday. Officials say the mayor had previously been performing the gesture in an inverted fashion, a variation interpreted as “throwing it down,” a gesture widely understood to signal disrespect or…