St. Petersburg Police Arrest Suspect Corey Deron Battle in Connection with the Second-Degree Murder...
St. Petersburg Police have officially taken Corey Deron Battle into custody for the second-degree murder of Jerome Smith. This arrest comes in the wake of Smith being found in his home by a neighbor last Thursday, severely wounded from a gunshot. The neighbor's prompt call to the authorities at 8:47 p.m. led to...
Manatee County woman wins $6.25M lottery prize from Publix ticket
The Florida Lottery announced that a woman claimed $6.25 million Florida LOTTO jackpot on Wednesday.
Lakewood Ranch-area residents protest possible gas station
The currently grassy lot on the southwest corner of 44th Avenue East and White Eagle Boulevard could be developed into a gas station, but some nearby residents say a gas station is incompatible with the residential area. Residents from surrounding communities, which include Central Park, Mallory Park, Indigo, Harmony...
After liftoff, rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, may be visible in Sarasota
Will people in Sarasota see a rocket in the sky? A so Florida thing is coming up − and it's possible people can see it far beyond the Sunshine State . United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket will launch from Cape Canaveral on Wednesday, Nov. 5, during a 44-minute window opening at 10:24 p.m. ET. A visibility map from...
Families wait hours for emergency food distribution during government shutdown
BRADENTON, Fla - With the government shutdown halting full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding, thousands of Florida families are struggling to make ends meet. In Bradenton, families waited hours at an emergency drive-through food distribution. What we know:. For many who lined up for the...
‘An ongoing problem’: Minibike crash happens during St. Pete traffic enforcement operation
The campaign to keep pedestrians, bicyclists and motorist safe began on a busy 34th Street North.
Florida House considers licensing for e-bikes
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida lawmakers are considering a bill to regulate electric bikes, requiring licenses for those that go faster. “If people want to go fast, they can get a motorcycle. this is a bicycle,” said Larry Shames, an e-bike rider in St. Petersburg. According to HB243,...
A convenience store made entirely out of felt is coming to St. Pete
A new convenience store is opening soon in St. Pete, but you won’t find any real snacks inside. Instead, every chip bag, soda can, and even the checkout counter itself will be made entirely out of felt. The whimsical installation by British artist Lucy Sparrow is the latest immersive...
Escalating Homeownership Costs: A Personal Struggle
A homeowner has taken to social media to express concerns over the escalating costs of living, particularly in relation to taxes and insurance. The homeowner, who purchased a $400,000 house in 2020, claims that taxes and insurance payments have more than doubled in the last five years, leading to an additional $7200...
Florida homeowners challenge Citizens Insurance
RUSKIN, Fla. - Nicholle Kvocka of Ruskin discovered her Citizens Insurance policy included fine print that denied her the right to sue in court. When fire damage to her home occurred during Hurricane Helene, Citizens declined to cover it. The dispute was sent to Florida's Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH),...
