The City of St. Petersburg has announced its intention to seek funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
In 2024, 115 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located within the St. Pete Standard publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
Residents of St. Petersburg should prepare for road closures and traffic delays due to the Rays FanFest event scheduled for Saturday, February 15, at the Pier.
On February 13, 2025, a wastewater discharge occurred at the 4600 block of 4th St. N. The incident involved approximately 150 gallons of wastewater released due to excess grease in the main line, which led to a manhole overflow.
February 10, 2025 - The City of St. Petersburg, in collaboration with Ready For Life, Inc., has announced that the Youth Opportunity Grants Program for Former Foster Youth is now open for applications.