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.
Lifestyle
Rainbow Grocery Cooperative Celebrates 50 Years in San Francisco
SoMa's iconic natural foods store marks milestone anniversary with community celebration
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.
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.
Tech
Pixel 10A Camera Impresses in Comparison to Midrange Rivals
Google's $499 Pixel 10A holds its own against $650 Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and $550 Motorola Edge in camera shootout.
Neptune Flood Launches ChatGPT App for Instant Flood Insurance Quotes
New digital tool allows property owners to get real-time preliminary flood coverage estimates through conversational AI.
3D Cloud Secures U.S. Patent for AI-Powered Chat-Based Product Configuration
Newly allowed patent advances conversational commerce with real-time 3D customization and purchasing
Sports
Duke And UConn Meet For 6th Time In NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
The Blue Devils and Huskies have a long history in the Big Dance, with Duke holding a 6-4 edge in their previous matchups.
Tampa Bay Rays Open Season on the Road
Excitement builds in St. Petersburg as the team prepares to return home to Tropicana Field
St. Petersburg to Host North American Stop of The Ocean Race 2027
The world's premier offshore sailing competition is coming to the Bay Area for a 12-day event.
