St. Pete

Councilmember Lisset Hanewicz called the potential shortfall a “big concern” for city officials, as residents expect a “level of service” from their local government.

Drift will encompass approximately 1,500 square feet underneath the existing canopy and offer seating for 26 guests. Lounge areas around the structure will seat up to 50 people.

Mitigating infiltration decreases the number of sewage overflows, improves treatment processes at water reclamation facilities and reduces the need to increase capacity.

Alta Roosevelt will feature 655 parking spaces, including the current 519-space garage. Wood Partners plans to build 267 one-bedroom units and 104 two-bedroom units, and 10 apartments will feature three bedrooms.

The oldest portion of the bridge will be torn down as express lanes on the new bridge are scheduled to open next year.

The new St. Pete Agile Resilience Plan includes fortifying the city's treatment plants, including one at the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility.

In some cases, residents are being charged more than double what they typically pay. Last week, city council members fast-tracked the issue for futher discussion on Feb. 20.

A partnership with the Healthy Homes Community Coalition will provide education and workforce development in St. Petersburg.

In recent years, conservative lawmakers have sought to limit how public schools teach race and history. To combat those efforts, community groups are stepping in to fill the void.

For Black students, Gibbs High School was a safe haven and the heart of their community during a time of segregation.

The popular once-a-month block party in downtown St. Pete featured vendors, live music, and food. But organizers said the lack of sponsors is halting the event for now.

St. Petersburg is among the cities and counties that could move forward under a new state law that allows them to ban smoking and vaping at locally controlled beaches and parks.