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St. Pete Beach considers new rules to protect sea turtle nests

St. Pete Beach considers new rules to protect sea turtle nests

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — Loggerhead sea turtle nests on St. Pete Beach are down by 50% this season, which could be blamed on a number of contributing…

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St. Pete wants to expand the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub

February 26, 2026February 27, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A St. Petersburg City Council committee took the first steps on Thursday to potentially give voters the chance in November to approve an expansion of…

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Could a retractable wall in Tampa Bay prevent storm surge flooding?

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The immediate past president of the Shore Acres Civic Association, Kevin Batdorf, has pitched lawmakers on a big idea to install a retractable wall at…

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Tampa resident hopeful Cuba oil embargo topples regime

February 22, 2026February 23, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa resident Rafael Pizano said his relatives in Cuba tell him the country is likely days away from running out of fuel, and he is hopeful…

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New $59M state appeal courthouse opens in St. Petersburg

February 19, 2026February 20, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A ceremonial ribbon cutting for the new $59 million Bernie McCabe Second District Court of Appeal courthouse in downtown St. Petersburg will be held on…

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Historic Pass-a-Grille shuffleboard clubhouse demolished

February 18, 2026February 22, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — The historically designated Pass-a-Grille shuffleboard clubhouse was demolished on Thursday after being substantially damaged by hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024. What You Need…

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St. Pete Mayor Welch delivers State of the City

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch delivered his State of the City address on Wednesday. He took a look back at storm recovery, affordable housing…

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St. Pete-Clearwater Airport adds 3 new routes, ranked 2nd-most affordable

February 17, 2026February 18, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Allegiant Airlines operating out of the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) will add three new non-stop routes over the next couple of weeks, which will contribute…

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Mayor Welch to review Gas Plant development proposals: 9 in total

February 2, 2026February 3, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Mayor Ken Welch on Tuesday will see all nine proposals for developing the 86-acre historic Gas Plant District. Ark Ellison Horus and Kettler was the…

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St. Pete mayor to review 5 Gas Plant development proposals

February 1, 2026February 3, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Mayor Kenneth Welch on Tuesday will see all the proposals for developing the 86-acre historic Gas Plant District. Ark Ellison Horus and Kettler was the…

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Madeira Beach wants resident ideas for waterfront land development

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. — The city of Madeira Beach will host another round of town hall meetings next week to gather ideas from residents on how to move forward…

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Resident questions why workers were at St. Pete Beach mayor’s home after Helene

January 29, 2026January 30, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — St. Pete Beach resident Donna Miller captured video of workers carrying fans into Mayor Adrian Petrila’s house less than 24 hours after Hurricane Helene…

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St. Pete company tracks ships trying to avoid detection around the globe

January 28, 2026January 29, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Working out of the Maritime Defense and Technology Hub in St. Petersburg, Pole Star Defense managing director Alex Field said the company is using innovative technology…

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St. Petersburg earns Trail Town designation

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The city of St. Petersburg was recently designated an official Trail Town by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for its significant investments in the…

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Madeira Beach Snack Shack pilings in good shape

January 16, 2026January 17, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. — The pilings that support the iconic Madeira Beach Snack Shack appear to be in “good shape” after being flooded with seawater by Hurricane Helene 16…

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Treasure Island Kite Festival returns after 2024 storms

January 14, 2026January 16, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — The annual Treasure Island Kite Festival will return to the beach on Friday for the first time since a pair of hurricanes devastated the area…

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Innovative air-sea drone company moves into St. Pete’s Hub

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The newest tenant at the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub in St. Petersburg is a company called SubUAS, which has created an innovative drone that…

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St. Pete Gas Plant proposal window opens, critics want citizen-driven plan first

January 7, 2026January 10, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The city of St. Petersburg officially opened its 30-day proposal window this past Sunday to redevelop the Historic Gas Plant District, as some community members…

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Business owners excited for Rays season in St. Pete

January 4, 2026January 5, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Edge District business owners in downtown are excited for the upcoming Tampa Bay Rays season in St. Petersburg, after collectively losing millions last year when…

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PSL members in Tampa protest U.S. strike against Venezuela

January 3, 2026January 3, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. — Dozens of members with the Tampa Bay branch of the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) showed up on the steps of Tampa City Hall on…

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