University of Tampa president Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg will step down from her position after the fall semester. She began her tenure in 2024. Dahlberg succeeded Ronald Vaughn, who led the educational institution for nearly 30 years.
Pinellas County is seeking individuals to serve on the Lealman Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Citizen Advisory Committee (three vacancies). According to a prepared statement, "the Lealman CRA Advisory Committee was established to advise the Pinellas County Community Redevelopment Agency on the creation and administration of the Lealman CRA redevelopment plan and any amendments thereto, and on issues and policies impacting the Lealman CRA." The three-year terms will begin in January 2027. Applications are due Nov. 13. To apply, visit this link.
Pinellas County has extended the State of Local Emergency related to dengue fever through Oct. 22. According to a prepared statement, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution declaring the emergency Sept. 24, which "grants the County Administrator authority to quickly approve expenditures related to mosquito control."
The St. Petersburg Housing Authority, in partnership with Blue Sky Communities, has been awarded $7.4 million from the City of St. Petersburg for the construction of The Hartford Apartments. Additionally, the funds will be used to help renovate the existing Saratoga Apartments community. The Hartford Apartments, a new affordable housing development at Hartford Street N. and 32nd Avenue N., will have 75 apartment units.
Jabil Inc., a St. Petersburg-based global engineering, supply chain and manufacturing company, and Adani Enterprises Limited have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding "setting out the framework for a proposed 50:50 joint venture to manufacture and assemble artificial intelligence (AI) and data center equipment in India," according to a prepared statement. In June, Jabil and the Adani Group announced their intention to establish a strategic alliance.
The BayCare Proton Center, located at the Fred J. Woods Radiation Therapy Center at BayCare’s St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, is now open. According to a prepared statement, the center focuses on "one of the most advanced forms of radiation treatment for adults and children." Proton therapy "uses charged particles to precisely target tumors while reducing radiation exposure to nearby healthy tissue."
Tampa International Airport has been named the "Best Large Airport" in USA Today’s annual 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards. TPA was also recognized as the "Best Airport for Art" and "Best Airport for Dining."
The Florida Fin Fest, coming to the St. Pete Pier Nov. 13-15, combines ocean conservation information and activities with continuous live music, a sustainability-focused village, food trucks, and a hands-on Educational Village with exhibits from The Ocean Conservancy, OCEARCH and other organizations, offering experiences like underwater VR, touch tanks and a mobile planetarium. Information on the ticketed, family-friendly event can be found at this link. Children 12 and younger admitted free with a paying guardian.
The Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce named St. Petersburg College’s Tarpon Springs Campus "Overall Business of the Year" and "Large Business of the Year" in its 2026 awards. The site has served the community since 1969.
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians Tuesday, 3-1, in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series, which is now tied.
The Tampa Police Department is partnering with the Institute for Police Technology and Management and The University of North Florida and will participate in a statewide safety campaign focused on reducing serious injury and fatal crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists. According to a prepared statement, the initiative "will bring an increased police presence to Tampa’s roadways to help raise awareness about Florida’s traffic laws and the shared responsibility of everyone using the streets." The effort will run through May 2027.
Incumbent Ken Welch and former Florida governor Charlie Crist will participate in the St. Petersburg mayoral debate tonight at 7 p.m. The live event will air on Spectrum Bay News 9.
