Crime
Green Laser Strike on Pinellas County Deputies Leads to Felony Arrest
A 71-year-old St. Petersburg man faces charges for allegedly targeting a law enforcement helicopter with a laser pointer.
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.
Politics
St. Petersburg Senator Considers Florida House Bid
Longtime Tampa Bay politician Darryl Rouson weighs a move to the state's lower legislative chamber.
Florida Senate Votes to Ban Local Governments from Spending on DEI
The bill prohibits cities and counties from funding, promoting, or taking official actions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
DeSantis-Backed AI 'Bill of Rights' Stalls, Data Center Rules Pass, & Florida Leaders React to Iran Strikes
Florida House leaders signal they will not take up the governor's AI proposal, while data center regulations and the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran spark debate.
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
Lifestyle
St. Pete Approves Archaeological Digs at Tropicana Field Parking Lot After Possible Graves Detected
Radar scans found what could be several graves beneath the surface of the parking lot near the Tampa Bay Rays' stadium.
Dalí Museum in Florida Announces $65M Expansion Planned for 2028
The museum will add immersive galleries and learning spaces to accommodate growing audiences.
St. Petersburg Moves Forward with Turning Unused Railroad Tracks into Walking Trail
The city council unanimously approved purchasing the property to create a new downtown walking and biking trail.
Business
Max Vollmer Scales $125M Development Platform Through Strategic Pivot
From a $76 bank balance to a $125M Florida real estate pipeline, Vollmer's story highlights the power of vertical integration and long-term thinking.
Publix Opens New Store in Saint Petersburg, Florida
The new location aims to combine quality and service with added amenities.
3D Cloud Study Shows Major Productivity Gains for Office Furniture Makers
Independent research finds 3D visualization has become standard for the contract furniture industry.
