Police Clear Bomb Threat at Children's Hospital
Officers searched Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg after a Sunday morning threat and found no explosive devices.
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In St. Petersburg, the Sunshine City, coverage here follows city government, Pinellas County, Pinellas County Schools, sports, business and public safety. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the city and the wider county.
Politics
Live Poll
Do you think local city elections should be held in midterm years with state and federal races?
Hament Wins St. Petersburg District 2 Council Seat
Assistant Public Defender Gabriel Hament defeated Courtney Bermudez in the city's District 2 council race on Election Day.
Tech
Live Poll
Should local governments restrict the construction of new data centers to preserve local utility capacity?
St. Petersburg Prohibits Standalone Data Centers
City officials determined that existing zoning codes do not permit the construction of standalone data centers.
Crime
Honda CRV Collides with St. Petersburg Police Golf Cart
Two officers were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following a crash at a city intersection.
Sports
Live Poll
Do you think public money should help pay for big sports events in your community?
Rays World Series Games Generate $40 Million in Pinellas
Three home World Series games against the Milwaukee Brewers drew 121,391 fans and lifted local hotel revenue and restaurant sales.
Lifestyle
Live Poll
Should a city let businesses expand even if it displaces nearby residents?
Council Overturns Chick-fil-A Zoning Denial
St. Petersburg's City Council reversed a planning commission rejection of zoning changes that would allow a Chick-fil-A expansion on Fourth Street North.
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