St. Pete Woman with Hatchet in Head Dies
A woman who had a hatchet “protruding from her head” after being attacked by a man who lived at the same St. Petersburg house has died.
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For Sale: A Portion of Central Avenue’s 600 Block
For the asking price of $12,250,000, anyone can own the southern portion of downtown St. Pete’s Central Avenue 600 block. Favorites such as Maple Street Biscuit Company and Colony Grill live on this colorful strip, but commercial real estate company Franklin Street is ready to sell.
Things to Do in South Pinellas Aug. 25-Sept. 1
Looking to plan the weekend – and the week ahead in Gulfport and South Pinellas? Here’s your guide of what to do, where, and why.
Man Found Dead in St. Pete; Girlfriend Charged
Police said in a statement Sunday they wanted to speak to 24-year-old Rhiannon Cole Spicer, who was “residing with Jarrell at the apartment in a domestic relationship. She later turned herself in.
TikTok Challenge Meets Grand Theft Auto: Kia and Hyundai Vehicles Targeted
Police in Gulfport and St. Petersburg are seeing a rise in TikTok-inspired car thefts and break-ins. The TikTok challenge responsible for attempted car thefts doesn’t always work – and it leaves the cars damaged.
Adoptable Pets in St. Petersburg
A cat, a dog, and a bird walked into a bar. What do they all have in common? They need forever homes.
St. Pete’s Jim Large Named Florida Fire Chief of the Year
Large has been with the St. Petersburg fire department since 1974 and has been chief since 2006.
Worship or Activism? Allendale UMC Asks, ‘Why Not Both?’
Allendale United Methodist Church was a church on the brink; they had six members, and the church was slated to close in 2015. When an older board member came out as gay, though, the church welcomed him and the church rebounded. Today, they mix activism, worship, and community.
Looking Through Jeanine Newcombs’ Window
Artist and educator Jeanine Newcomb is exhibiting intimate oil paintings titled ‘Looking Through the Window’ at the Morean Arts Center through Aug. 25.
Pinellas Education Foundation Appoints Raymond James CEO as Chair
Previously, Raymond James & Associates President and CEO Tash Elwyn served on the board of the Pinellas Education Foundation board for nearly seven years. He’s a business man, advocate, and father of two.
Downtown Lynn Merhige Gallery to Close in August
The small downtown St. Pete gallery is closing for good at the end of August. Owner and namesake Lynn Merhige says she and a family member sold the building to a St. Petersburg developer.
St. Pete’s Mr. I Got ‘Em Has Story to Tell, BBQ to Sell
Brady Johnson – St. Pete’s Mr. I Got ‘Em – is known for his barbecue, dancing, and iconic tuxedo. Here’s how he made his name after moving to St. Pete from Alabama in the height of the civil rights movement.
