Local News
Community news from our local sources
You're viewing news for Tampa Bay only.86 stories here.
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 13Driverless vehicle company expresses interest in Pinellas County
Waymo representatives met with St. Pete officials Tuesday.
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 13Chick-fil-A sought more room. St. Pete leaders said no
"I don’t want it to become another Tyrone. I like the small businesses there.”
Clearwater continues effort to redevelop historic North Ward Elementary
City of Tampa
Published August 12View the West Riverwalk Construction Along UT's Campus
View the West Riverwalk Construction Along UT's Campus Tony D. Wed, 08/12/2026 - 08:35 am West Riverwalk construction along the University of Tampa campus Newly constructed concrete pathway with a plaque, surrounded by grass and construction materials. Concrete sidewalk stamp…
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport wants a facelift — and more parking
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 11$54.5 million agreement for Sand Key beach nourishment approved
County accepts $27.3 million in reimbursement grant funding from Florida Department of Environmental Protections
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 11St. Pete warehouse approved after contentious tree debate
The changes came directly in response to commissioners' concerns at the July meeting.
This tiny St. Pete Beach home could become a neighborhood café
WMNF 88.5
Published August 11Port Tampa Bay starts the first phase of its new cruise terminal project
Port Tampa Bay starts the first phase of its new cruise terminal project at the former Banana Docks site, with the terminal set to open in 2029.
City of Tampa
Published August 11Tampa Police State-of-the-Art Forensics and Evidence Annex Project Begins
Tampa Police State-of-the-Art Forensics and Evidence Annex Project Begins Eddy D. Tue, 08/11/2026 - 09:37 am TAMPA, FL. (AUGUST 11, 2026) - - The City of Tampa and the Tampa Police Department marked the start of a major adaptive reuse project converting the vacant Howard Avenue…
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 07Clearwater solicits new golf course redevelopment bids
Clearwater City Council has opened a 30-day solicitation period for competing proposals to redevelop the city-owned Landings Golf Club after receiving an unsolicited $180 million plan for a sports and recreation complex. Once the submission window closes, city staff will evaluate…
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 07Trust for Public Land acquires Booker Creek Rail Corridor
The Trust for Public Land announced this week that it has acquired the Booker Creek Rail Corridor and will transfer the property to the City of St. Petersburg. According to a prepared statement, the purchase is part of a project to “transform a former rail corridor into a nearly…