Plenty of IndyCar Storylines on First Day at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
From practice to qualifying, the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season opener was packed with action.
Penske Driver McLaughlin Tops INDYCAR Practice in St. Petersburg
NASCAR Trucks, IndyCars Clash in Historic St. Pete Crossover
Crime
St. Pete Man Whose Sentence Was Commuted by Biden Faces New Charges
The Florida Attorney General's Office says Oscar Fowler was arrested on drug and firearm charges.

Career Criminal Oscar Fowler Back in Custody on State Charges After Biden Clemency
Fowler, who had a lengthy criminal history, was released from federal prison in 2025 under a controversial Biden administration clemency order.
Body Found Near Overturned Boat in St. Petersburg Park
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office investigating death of man who recently purchased small vessel
Weather
Daily Forecast for St. Petersburg, Florida
Expect a mix of sun and clouds with chances of rain throughout the week

Hourly Weather Report for Euclid, St. Petersburg
Forecast for February 19, 2026 as of 9:44 PM UTC
Sunny Skies and Mild Temperatures Forecast for Tropicana Field
10-day outlook shows mostly clear conditions with highs in the 70s and 80s
Sports
IndyCar Star Hinchcliffe Makes NASCAR Debut This Weekend
Hinchcliffe to drive in inaugural Craftsman Truck Series race on St. Petersburg street course

NASCAR Trucks Debut on St. Petersburg Street Course in Epic IndyCar Crossover
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will race on the NTT IndyCar Series street circuit for the first time, launching a new era of cross-series events.
NASCAR Truck Series and IndyCar Qualify on Streets of St. Petersburg
Historic crossover event kicks off with practice and qualifying on Friday
Entertainment
Wage War Announces New EP and US Tour
The metalcore band's 'It Calls Me By Name' EP is set for April 17 release.

Wage War Announces New EP and US Tour
The metalcore band's 'It Calls Me By Name' EP is set for April release.
Florida Bar Owner Handles Leftist Complaining About TPUSA Halftime Show
Bar owner calmly responds to customer's demands to play Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show instead of TPUSA's event.
Business
QVC Faces Potential Bankruptcy, Seeks Debt Restructuring
Home shopping giant QVC Group in talks with creditors as it struggles with $6.6 billion debt and declining TV viewership

Prominent Developer to Purchase Hilton Bayfront in Downtown St. Pete for $96 Million
Kolter Group plans to redevelop the 15-story hotel site along the downtown waterfront.
Kolter Group to Buy Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront for $96M
The deal highlights continued investment and development in the St. Petersburg area.