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St. Petersburg is home to nearly 1,000 miles of private sewer laterals, and officials say faulty pipes contribute significantly to flooding and wastewater overflow issues. Private...
Pinellas County Schools students continue to outperform state averages in key academic areas, according to results released by the Florida Department of Education. The latest data,...
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch has long considered former state Rep. Ben Diamond a friend. A recent survey has, at best, strained their relationship. Diamond’s voter...
A developer has submitted plans to build a 381-unit apartment complex in the Gateway area of north St. Petersburg, despite the property’s employment center zoning. Pinellas...
The University of South Florida will name its mental health research center after Florida state senator Darryl Rouson, after months of speculation. Governor Ron DeSantis confirmed...
Nick Diaco, a Tampa native, has spearheaded an innovative project that improves 3D printing technology. 3D printing is a manufacturing process where objects or items are...
Jason Bryant said he wanted to create more than just a new bar when he opened The Catalyst on the Deuces. He and his business partners...
If you’re searching for a way to give back, the Catalyst’s Impact Connector is here to help. Each week, we feature five organizations in the Tampa...
Many St. Petersburg residents have opposing opinions of a proposed program that would provide beautification, ambassador and social outreach services throughout the downtown core. Concerns surrounding...
Iteright, a Tampa Bay area-based startup, recently received $1.3 million in a pre-seed round led by New World Angels’ Innovation Fund. A pre-seed round helps startup...
