• St. Petersburg News Today — May 09, 2026
    May 9 2026
    St. Petersburg nonprofits are seeking volunteers for beach cleanups and mentoring programs, while The Gabber Newspaper launches a pop-up edition at St. Pete Beach. The Beachcomber Resort’s new owners plan to restore historic “old Florida” charm, and a national retailer is opening eight new Florida stores.
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  • St. Petersburg News Today — May 08, 2026
    May 8 2026
    St. Petersburg police are investigating a fatal crash in Seffner where a local man was arrested after fleeing the scene of an accident that killed a 16-year-old teenager. A St. Petersburg resident was also jailed after an ICAC tip revealed illegal video content on his devices, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat online crime.
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  • St. Petersburg News Today — May 07, 2026
    May 7 2026
    St. Petersburg officials move forward with the Tierra Verde Marina redevelopment plan amid resident protests, while a fatal crash investigation continues after a late-night collision. The city also prepares to host the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series at the Sunken City Bridge and announces a new affordable housing project at the former Playhouse Theater.
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  • St. Petersburg News Today — May 06, 2026
    May 6 2026
    St. Petersburg officials are seeking state funding to restore a historic University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus building damaged in a recent fire, sparking discussions about aging infrastructure and safety concerns. Meanwhile, Florida's tax cuts are boosting small business growth, with local entrepreneurs citing reduced costs and increased investment as key drivers.
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  • St. Petersburg News Today — May 05, 2026
    May 5 2026
    St. Petersburg's mayoral race intensifies with Maria Scruggs pushing for economic clusters and infrastructure investment. A fire at the USF St. Petersburg Marine Science Lab destroyed critical research, sparking safety concerns in academic facilities.
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  • St. Petersburg News Today — May 04, 2026
    May 4 2026
    St. Petersburg faced two separate fires at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus, potentially caused by lightning strikes, and a fatal car crash involving a 17-year-old on a residential street. Authorities are investigating the fire origins and urging drivers to stay cautious amid recent weather conditions.
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  • St. Petersburg News Today — May 03, 2026
    May 3 2026
    St. Petersburg faced major fire incidents at the University of South Florida’s campus, including a two-alarm fire and a damaging blaze at the Marine Science Laboratory. City officials also announced temporary closures on Bayshore Drive for repairs and warned of a possible rare weather event.
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  • St. Petersburg News Today — May 02, 2026
    May 2 2026
    Your daily 2-minute news update for St. Petersburg. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
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