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Things To Do December 5-12 in Gulfport, St. Pete

ArtJones in Gulfport, a pet food giveaway, free gift wrapping: Here's your weekly list of things to do December 5-12 in Gulfport, St. Pete.

‘Tis the Season for Your Pinellas Holiday Things To Do Guide

Tis the season! Take a look through this Pinellas holiday things to do guide to find all the holiday fun this year.

Local organizations hold food distribution site after Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Organizations all over the Tampa Bay Area are coming together to help people in need after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Ken Welch names new St. Pete Fire Chief

Interim St. Petersburg Fire Rescue Chief Keith Watts is dropping the “interim” from his title, St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch announced. Welch selected Watts to fill the position permanently after former Chief Jim Large retired from the position earlier this year after 18 years in the leadership role and 50 years with the Department overall.

Community provides resources for Madiera Beach students impacted by Hurricane

Despite having a school in the middle of a rebuild because of Hurricane Helene, the community is ensuring Madeira Beach students aren't missing valuable class time.

The Rays should play at Al Lang Stadium in St. Pete. Here's why | Column

Tropicana Field lost its roof in Hurricane Milton. Now, the baseball team is considering where to play home games.

Questions remain as to where Rays will play until 2028

Repairing Tropicana Field could be an option, but with a new stadium coming by 2028, officials must decide if it's worth the cost.

Crane that crashed into downtown St. Petersburg building is removed

The construction crane fell during Hurricane Milton’s strong winds, causing widespread damage throughout the building.

Pinellas County beaches welcome guests as hurricane recovery continues

But while people and businesses need space and time to clean up, the local economy and many residents and businesses depend on tourism.

Rob Manfred Hopeful Rays Can Play in Tampa Area in 2025 After Tropicana Field Damage

After the devastating damage to Tropicana Field following Hurricane Milton, there is still uncertainty over where the Tampa Bay Rays will play home

St. Petersburg police search for driver in fatal hit-and-run crash

St. Petersburg police are investigating after a man was killed in a hit-and-run crash Monday in the Campbell Park neighborhood.

The Show of a Lifetime: How 2 illusionists entertained their son after losing it all

Chris and Ryan Zubrick are illusionists that offer a magic show in downtown St. Pete the community is now rallying behind them after their home flooded during Hurricane Milton.

'I played the right way': Outtakes from Pete Rose's final exclusive interview

A few of the outtakes from the Enquirer's exclusive two-hour interview with Pete Rose at his Las Vegas condo building this season, his last sit-down interview. “When I managed the Reds I never ...

Opinion: Pete Rose knew the Baseball Hall of Fame question would surface when he died

Pete Rose found the subject a bit morbid, and was uncomfortable talking about it publicly, but never was afraid to address it. Rose always knew that question would be heard clear ‘round the ...

Anna Paulina Luna locked in dead heat against challenger Whitney Fox in high-profile CD 13 contest

Republican U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is locked in an exact tie with Democratic challenger Whitney Fox in the high-profile race for Florida’s 13th Congressional District, according to a recent survey from St. Pete Polls.

Top things to do in the Tampa Bay area Oct. 23-30

From pop superstar Sabrina Carpenter to Halloween parades and parties, the week is filled with top artists and festivals.

Early signs that foreign adversaries are amplifying hurricane misinformation

U.S. officials have sought to combat storm-related misinformation but have so far stopped short of saying foreign adversaries are to blame.

City of St. Petersburg using private haulers to help make 90-day debris deadline

The City of St. Petersburg is turning to private contractors to help make a critical deadline to get all the hurricane debris picked up.

Comfort stations to close in St. Pete as focus shifts to debris removal and Milton recovery

City crews 'have been doing multiple citywide sweeps to clear the debris as quickly, safely, and efficiently as possible.'

Florida polling average: president, Senate, abortion and marijuana

Here are the latest Florida polls for the 2024 general election races for U.S. president, U.S. senator, Amendment 3 to legalize recreational marijuana and Amendment 4 to protect abortion access.

St. Pete Police investigating after 54-year-old man was found dead inside home

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla — Police are investigating a suspicious death in St. Petersburg after a man was found dead inside his home. The St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) said the man was found around 3:45 p.m. on Thursday in a home in the 3000 block of 51st Avenue South.

Hurricane Milton: The people helping restore USF campus operations

From supporting students and employees, to protecting and repairing facilities, the University of South Florida has resumed campus operations thanks to hundreds of dedicated people who worked around the clock as Hurricane Milton moved across Tampa Bay and the state of Florida.

George Floyd's Uncle Says Policing Issues Sidelined by 'Distractions'

George Floyd's family has spoken out about policing issues in Phoenix, Arizona, following the case of Tyron McAlpin.

St. Pete Fire Rescue working to stop 2-alarm fire at facility

St. Pete Fire Rescue said they are working on a two-alarm debris fire at a facility in St. Pete on Thursday afternoon.

Here's where you can find FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in the Bay Area

FEMA has opened several Disaster Recovery Centers in Florida offering help for anyone in need of assistance in the aftermath of hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton.

St. Pete local shops sustain damage from Hurricane Milton

It's not just residents who are recovering from Hurricanes Milton and Helene, local business owners are also fighting to make a comeback.

It’s officially Halloween season, and Tampa Bay has lots of treats

There’s haunted trails in the woods, elaborate costume parties and more to choose from as Halloween approaches in Tampa Bay.

Hurricane Milton by the numbers: what made this hurricane so historic

Hurricane Milton struck the Florida coastline with a central barometric pressure of 954 mb. To put that into historical context, it tied for 69th place. There have been 73 other hurricanes that struck with the same or higher intensity (lower pressure = stronger storm). pic.twitter.com/9qNAqKWXff

Peter Schorsch: Why I urge you to vote for Torrie Jasuwan

This race pits incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna against first-time candidate and Democrat Whitney Fox. It would be a waste of my endorsement to weigh in here — the GOP has a solid advantage in the Pinellas County-based district and Fox is facing an R+6 electorate.

In St. Petersburg, Democrats discuss property insurance, climate change, FEMA

Although more than 717,000 Floridians have already voted by mail ahead of the Nov. 5 general election, it’s hardly a normal time for candidates to engage in traditional campaign tactics, as much of the state remains in recovery mode following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

2 dead in Tuesday evening crash in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg Police said two people died when a Honda CR-V collided with a tow truck on 5th Avenue South Tuesday evening.

Tulsa native 'not surprised one bit' by community support after Helene

TULSA, Okla. — For the last six years, KariAnn Molloy called St. Pete's Beach in Florida home. But she was born and raised in Tulsa. The day before Hurricane Helene made landfall, Molloy headed north to get out of the path. Nothing prepared her for how she found her home when she returned home two days later.

4 lessons Hurricane Milton taught Tampa Bay

With Milton almost one week in the rearview mirror, its lessons are coming into focus. Here are four. Ahead of Hurricane Milton, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor was as blunt as she’s ever been. “If you choose to stay in one of those evacuation areas, you’re going to die,” she told a CNN anchor in comments that quickly went viral.

City bus hits pedestrian in St. Petersburg, police say

A St. Petersburg city bus hit a pedestrian late Tuesday morning. St. Pete Police said the accident happened at 22nd Avenue near Tyrone Square Mall.

Officials open free fuel distribution sites across the Tampa Bay area

State officials have opened free public fuel distribution sites in three counties to support residents affected by gas shortages.

President Biden tours hurricane-stricken Florida, announces $600M in storm relief

On Sunday, President Joe Biden toured areas of Florida ravaged by the back-to-back hurricanes and announced $600+ million in aid for areas affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Florida officials h

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