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New law could mean less flooding for Pinellas County residents

Pinellas County lawmakers hope to regulate vehicle speeds in areas vulnerable to flooding, as well as bring awareness to the issue with the proposition of a new bill. (Photo by Kadin Knowles)

By Rhiannon McIsaac, Kadin Knowles, Paola Bisbal and John Mancini During major storms, Pinellas County residents face the real threat of speeding vehicles pushing flood water into their front yards and homes, leading to damage that could have been avoided.  Pinellas County lawmakers hope to regulate vehicle speeds in areas vulnerable to flooding, as well… Continue reading New law could mean less flooding for Pinellas County residents

Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival celebrates health, culture and community  

Locals gather at an outdoor venue in St. Petersburg for the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival Feb. 20-21 to celebrate culture, food and wellness. (Photo by Kaylen Ross)

By D’Asya Collier-Williams This year’s Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival in St. Petersburg marked a major milestone for the local community, blending food, health and culture. What started as a small fundraiser in a church basement in 2018 has grown into an annual event that draws hundreds of attendees from across the city.  “We started with just a… Continue reading Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival celebrates health, culture and community  

“Razed” documentary sparks emotional response from Gas Plant residents

Roundhouse Creative’s film director Andrew Lee and assistant director and co-producer Tara Segall share insights about their documentary during a panel discussion facilitated by David Ponton, associate professor and chair of the Racial Justice Initiative, on Feb. 28, 2025. (Photo by Anastaciya Pellicano/NNB)

By Anastaciya Pellicano Over 800 people attended the twice sold-out premiere of the new documentary “Razed: Lies, Baseball, and the Price of Progress” on Saturday, Feb. 22 and Sunday, Feb. 23, according to its creators.  While the initial screening was held at the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg’s Center for Health Equity, the overwhelming… Continue reading “Razed” documentary sparks emotional response from Gas Plant residents

Debate over Rays’ value to local economy persists

Popular sports bar, Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill, overlooks the wreckage of the Tampa Bay Rays' home stadium, Tropicana Field. (Photo by Mahika Kukday/NNB)

By Mahika Kukday, Canela Vasquez, Alyssa Moritz and Noah Chase   The Tampa Bay Rays and the fate of their new and old stadium has been the talk of St. Petersburg for about a year, but even as city council continues to move forward with repairing Tropicana Field, the city remains unsure of how important major league baseball really… Continue reading Debate over Rays’ value to local economy persists

History on film is preserved in the making of “Razed”

The historic St. Petersburg gas plant with nearby homes before redevelopment. (Photo courtesy of the St. Petersburg Museum of History)

By Anastaciya Pellicano, Jensen Horvath, Destiny McDaniel and Alisha Durosier In December 2021, when Carlos Lovett was first asked about his experience growing up in St. Petersburg’s Gas Plant District, he was not expecting to be featured in a documentary. While attending a cookout organized for former Gas Plant and Laurel Park neighborhood residents, Lovett… Continue reading History on film is preserved in the making of “Razed”