City of St. Petersburg
Recent News About City of St. Petersburg
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St. Petersburg announces free Christmas tree disposal starting January
The City of St. Petersburg has announced a citywide collection of live Christmas trees from January 11 to February 10, 2025.
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St. Petersburg celebrates second cohort graduation from workforce readiness program
On December 20, Mayor Kenneth T. Welch and the City of St. Petersburg celebrated the graduation of 12 cadets from the Mayor's Future Ready Academy.
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Wastewater discharge incident reported on Pasadena Ave due to construction work
On December 21, 2024, an incident involving the discharge of approximately 1,500 gallons of wastewater occurred at the 100 block of Pasadena Ave. S. The release was attributed to construction work impacting the force main in the area.
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St. Petersburg announces holiday closures for city facilities
Certain facilities and services in the City of St. Petersburg will not be operational on December 25, 2024, due to Christmas observance.
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Wastewater discharged due to blockage in Tampa Bay area
On December 18, 2024, a discharge of approximately 320 gallons of wastewater occurred from a manhole located at the 1400 block of Beach Drive NE.
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St. Pete's temporary debris site closes Dec. 22; city services resume Dec. 23
The City of St. Petersburg is transitioning from disaster recovery to normal services following the impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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New Year's Eve festivities planned in downtown St. Pete
Ring in the New Year in downtown St. Petersburg with a variety of events and transportation options.
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St. Petersburg celebrates MLK with parade and band showcase
St. Petersburg will host the MLK Dream Big Weekend from January 17-20, 2025, in celebration of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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St. Petersburg seeks residents for board vacancies
The City of St. Petersburg is currently seeking residents to fill vacancies on several boards and committees.
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Mayor Welch announces date for State of the City address
St. Petersburg Mayor Kenneth T. Welch has announced that the 2025 State of the City address will be held on February 4 at The Palladium Theater.
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Traffic disruptions on 66th St. N following water main break
The City of St. Petersburg has announced that the restoration of the northbound lanes on 66th St. N, between Tyrone Blvd. and 26th Ave.
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Fit City event returns to downtown St. Petersburg with Glow in the Park theme
Registration is now open for the 8th Annual Fit City 5K and 1-Mile Walk, scheduled to take place in downtown St. Petersburg on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
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St. Petersburg expands sandbag availability for residents during non-emergency times
The City of St. Petersburg has announced additional opportunities for residents to collect sandbags during non-emergency periods.
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St. Petersburg opens Bear Creek Commons with affordable senior housing
The City of St. Petersburg celebrated the completion of Bear Creek Commons, a new affordable senior housing development, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on December 12, 2024.
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Water main break causes lane closures on 66th St. N
Due to a significant water main break, northbound lanes of 66th St. N between Tyrone Blvd and 26th Ave.
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St. Petersburg seeks hazard mitigation grant; public comments open for 30 days
The City of St. Petersburg has announced its intention to seek funding from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
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St. Petersburg City Council advances affordable housing and hurricane recovery measures
The St. Petersburg City Council has approved a series of measures to aid local homeowners, promote affordable housing, and support recovery from recent hurricanes.
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St. Petersburg continues post-hurricane cleanup with second citywide debris sweep
The City of St. Petersburg is progressing in its efforts to manage the extensive storm-related debris left by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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St. Petersburg appoints first African-American fire chief
On December 6, 2024, the City of St. Petersburg witnessed a historic moment as Keith Watts was sworn in as the first African-American Fire Chief.
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St. Pete returns to twice-a-week watering after lifting restrictions
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) has lifted the Modified Phase 1 Water Shortage Order for St. Petersburg, allowing city residents to return to a twice-a-week watering schedule.