St. Pete's Long-Vacant Playhouse Block Could Sprout 12-Story Affordable Tower
Blue Sky Communities has proposed a 12-story 'JR Tower' in St. Petersburg with 150 affordable units that would replace the Playhouse Theatre and a closed nightclub. The plan targets a range of lower-income AMI tiers and relies on layered public financing.
Punta Gorda Coach Hit With 60 Years in Federal Child Sex Abuse Case
A former Punta Gorda teacher and coach was sentenced to 60 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to producing and possessing child sexual abuse material. Authorities say phones and online accounts contained images and videos involving multiple juveniles.
Clearwater Beach Woman Livestreams Threat and Then Torches Boyfriend’s Shed, Cops Say
A Clearwater Beach woman was arrested and charged with first‑degree arson after police say she threatened on Facebook to “huff and puff” and then set a shed on fire. Fire crews contained the blaze and there were no injuries reported.












