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‘Cherished assets’: Pinellas weighs parking increases at beaches

“These parks are some of the most cherished assets in the county and they should be accessible."

Treasure Island starts putting a price on what it can live without

“The safety building seems to be like a runaway freight train. The price just keeps going up and up and up and up.”

Tampa converting Howard Avenue building into forensics complex

The City of Tampa and the Tampa Police Department are converting the Howard Avenue Annex building into a state-of-the-art complex for the department’s Forensics Investigations Unit and Evidence Section. Additionally, the site will include an impound lot. According to a prepared…

Coast Guard advances $60 million Sector St. Petersburg contract

The U.S. Coast Guard awarded a $60 million contract this month to “repair, recapitalize and improve waterfront facilities at Sector St. Petersburg,” according to a prepared statement. Sector St. Petersburg is a Coast Guard command. Its area of responsibility “encompasses 400…

Utility hikes advance as St. Pete council debates who should pay

Amber Stephens wins seat on Oldsmar City Council

‘If he is convicted, he’s going to be in for a world of hurt’: DeSantis hints at death penalty for Republican ally arrested for child sex abuse

One year after being appointed by DeSantis as Palm Beach County clerk of the circuit court and comptroller, former state Rep. Mike Caruso was suspended from the job by the governor after being arrested Tuesday on five felony counts tied to alleged sexual abuse of a involving a…

Pinellas eyes campus reserves to save Weedon Island

“[The state] needs to take responsibility for what they own."

St. Pete’s $45 million federal windfall is coming to an end

The city received $45.4 million through ARPA, the government's response to the economic fallout from Covid-19.

City of Tampa Invests in Generator Upgrades

City of Tampa Invests in Generator Upgrades Tony D. Fri, 08/21/2026 - 01:01 pm City of Tampa Invest in Generator Upgrades to Prevent Hurricane-Related Power Outages and Wastewater Spills The City of Tampa is moving forward with infrastructure upgrades, investing in two stationary…

Florida GOP launches a statewide tour at Tampa rally

Florida Republicans launched the "Top of the Ticket" tour in Tampa, highlighting affordability, education, and party unity ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

‘She is the reason this country is broken’: Rep. Angie Nixon tells WMNF Tampa why she’s a better candidate than Sen. Ashley Moody

Florida Rep. Angie Nixon might be the most-Googled politician on Earth this week, after she earned a double-digit win in her Democratic U.S. Senate Primary last Tuesday. Outfundraised 16-to-1 by retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, Nixon earned 56% of the vote and immediately set…