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St. Petersburg police arrested a man for super speeder charges after he raced through the Howard Frankland Bridge express lanes, raising concerns about safety on the new toll lanes. The St Pete Beach Seafood Festival returns to Corey Ave this weekend, alongside St. Pete Pride 2026 celebrations, as the mayoral race intensifies over Florida’s anti-DEI law.

St. Petersburg residents are dealing with a fatal three-vehicle crash on 15th Street, a proposed property tax hike sparking citywide debate, and a garbage truck incident highlighting workplace safety concerns. A community group also calls for reconsideration of the Gas Plant District redevelopment plans.

St. Petersburg police arrest city employee charged with vehicular homicide after fatal hit-and-run near Bayshore area. City officials debate proposed property tax hike amid concerns over financial strain and impact on local businesses.

St. Petersburg's City Council member Lisett Hanewicz has been re-elected without opposition, continuing her work on equitable urban development. A new report ranks St. Petersburg as a top but challenging city for family raising, highlighting housing costs and cultural amenities.

St. Petersburg's tallest office tower, 200 Central, was acquired for $20 million to revitalize downtown, while the city debates expanding resident-only parking zones. The city also plans to raise its Pride flag and host the Shine with Pride 2026 festival, celebrating LGBTQ+ community events and inclusivity.

St. Petersburg's Pride celebration kicks off this weekend with music, vendors, and family activities, while city officials take over the Mahaffey Theater amid budget cuts. A Florida Education Association lawsuit sparks debate over school choice policies, and the new Howard Frankland Bridge Trail opens for public use.

St. Petersburg city staff will take over the Mahaffey Theater temporarily after its previous operator left, with plans to review long-term options. The city also launched a new initiative to expand community gardens and food forests, offering grants and workshops for residents.

St. Petersburg officials are enforcing stricter water conservation rules in Tampa amid drought conditions, while the Mahaffey Theater will be temporarily managed by city staff. A St. Petersburg brewery is expanding to Tampa's downtown, and Joshua Simmons is gaining support as Coral Springs mayor candidate.

St. Petersburg police are searching for a suspect after a fatal shooting during a busy Memorial Day weekend in downtown, following another deadly incident earlier in the week. The city’s police chief urged community cooperation as officials review footage and witness statements, while local businesses prepare for the holiday with waterfront dining options in the Tampa Bay area.

St. Petersburg's musical auction funds housing for homeless veterans, led by local artists and community leaders, while the mayoral race intensifies with Jim Large's campaign. Affordable housing shortages in Florida and the South continue to strain families, with local officials seeking policy solutions.