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A federal bankruptcy judge approved the $5.5 million auction sale of Big Storm Brewing, one of the largest remaining assets tied to Pinellas County businessman Leo Govoni, who faces federal fraud and money laundering charges. Prosecutors say the sale is part of a broader effort to recover money Govoni allegedly...

MANATEE COUNTY — A proposal by global terminal operator SSA Marine to build a private cruise port near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Manatee County has sparked intense public opposition, particularly from environmental groups and residents concerned about its proximity to the Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve. While no...

There is only one thing left to do for Kevin Steele, and that is to embark on a solo career. Steele founded his glam metal band, Roxx Gang, in 1982 along with Eric Carrell, Pete Clauss and Dog Denardin in St. Petersburg, Florida. Through its 18 years as a band, the group went through many lineup changes and record...

January 23, 2026 - A St. Petersburg-based financial advisor has pleaded guilty to defrauding over 2,000 investors out of approximately $380 million between 2020 and 2024, according to the U.S. attorney of the Northern District of Georgia. Todd Burkahlter lived in St. Petersburg while serving as CEO of Drive Planning,...

BRADENTON, Fla. — A cruise terminal proposal has generated pushback from Manatee County residents and raised concern from environmental groups. A cruise terminal proposal in Manatee County raises environmental concerns. Enironmental advocates say the project could impact coastal wetlands, mangroves, and seagrass...

"I couldn’t do anything," dog owner Andrew Nibley said while recalling the moment two pit bulls attacked his pets

FLORIDA — A 65-year-old man is facing felony drug trafficking charges after police said they discovered more than 400 grams of cocaine inside his Sarasota home last week. According to an affidavit from Sarasota County, officers with the Sarasota Police Department and its SWAT team executed a search warrant on Jan. 16...

Crews recently broke ground at The Reserve Sarasota, which will be a seven-story senior living facility downtown. When complete, the community will offer independent and assisted living residences as well as memory care units, supported by what its creators call “upscale amenities.”. Experience Senior Living — which...

A 69-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a Parrish crash on Thursday after colliding with a dump truck. The man was traveling westbound on his Harley-Davidson along with the dump truck on Gold Course Road , approaching the intersection with Creekside Park Drive, troopers said. As the motorcyclist slowed to make a...

Craving a bite of Old Florida without the long haul to the Keys? Fourth Street Shrimp Store in St. Petersburg delivers that breezy, beach-shack vibe and the kind of seafood that makes a road trip feel like a smart plan. The grouper sandwich alone has fans plotting their weekend route,...