Local News in Pinellas County

Early Dining Specials at Snappers Sea Grill is the best deal on St. Pete Beach

Some restaurants feel reserved for special occasions, and others become regular dinner spots. Snappers Sea Grill (5895 Gulf Blvd.) manages to be both. The robust menu balances freshly caught seafood […]

Pinellas human rights board could investigate sheriff for immigrant detention policies

Pinellas County’s authority on human rights is exploring options to investigate Sheriff Bob Gualtieri following a ProPublica investigation that uncovered unconventional immigrant detention practices. The report found that the jail was repeatedly booking immigrants, briefly…

Take Two on Tuesday with Mayor Love (9/1/2026) – Water Quality

Mayor Karen Love discusses Gulfport’s water quality testing, highlighting routine testing at three locations and new beach signs with QR codes linking residents and visitors to current results. She also reminds residents that this week’s City Council meeting will be on Thursday…

Insults fly at Tarpon Springs commission meeting

“I was used as a lynchpin in this Jerry Springer show,” commissioner David Banther said. “I'm done with this."

Waymo launches driverless vehicle service in Tampa

Waymo, a subsidiary of Google parent company Alphabet, Inc., officially launched its public driverless vehicle service in Tampa today. Customers can download the app and sign up for the service. The organization will accept riders over time. Earlier this month, Waymo…

Polk City Man Involved in I-275 Crash While Hauling Tesla Batteries

A 58-year-old Polk City man was involved in a crash Tuesday morning while driving a tractor-trailer transporting Tesla vehicle batteries on I-275 in Pinellas County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 10:30 a.m. September 1 as the tractor-trailer…

County increases mosquito control in wake of Dengue Fever cases

Pinellas County Mosquito Control is expanding its efforts to reduce mosquito populations. According to a prepared statement, there are”more than 30 confirmed cases of locally-acquired Dengue Fever.” Currently, Pinellas County crews are performing ground inspections and “dawn…

TradeWinds is hosting a huge, adults-only Labor Day party on the beach

Few holidays are more beach-centric than Labor Day Weekend, and the annual excuse for toes in the sand is almost here. To no one’s surprise, TradeWinds on St. Pete Beach […]

WOWorks opens more than 20 restaurants; more in development

St. Petersburg-based WOWorks, the parent company of brands such as Saladworks, The Simple Greek and Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, has opened 23 restaurants so far this year. According to a prepared statement, 15 locations are “currently in development.” New restaurants have…

USF faculty discuss AI’s role in education

The panelists explored the pros and cons of the technology and how it should be used in a classroom setting.

Go Greek Yogurt to open at the Sundial Sept. 12

Go Greek Yogurt will officially open its St. Petersburg location at the Sundial entertainment complex, at 153 2nd Avenue N., Sept. 12. The Mediterranean-inspired concept was launched in 2012 in California.

Wharton’s new offense opens with a bang