10th-Grader Arrested After Bringing Knife To Morgan High School In Wimauma
WIMAUMA, Fla. – A 10th-grade student at Aquilla J. Morgan High School was arrested Friday afternoon after school officials, acting on a tip, found a weapon in his possession. Isaiah Soba, 16, was taken into custody by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and charged with possession of a weapon...
State limits St. Petersburg’s ability to replace street art
The City of St. Petersburg lacks First Amendment free speech protections, which hinders its ability to replace recently removed street murals that promoted inclusivity. Assistant City Attorney Brett Pettigrew said the State of Florida can also abolish St. Petersburg at any time, provided it appeases municipal...
North Port increases trash collection fee
NORTH PORT, Fla. — North Port commissioners increased trash collection rates as the Public Works department struggles with rising costs. Commissioners voted 5-0 last Thursday to raise the yearly rate by 10%, from $302.50 to $332.75. "Costs do go up. And you know, basically we're talking a 10% increase...
Hearty Meals & Homemade Pies: The Amish Restaurant Wowing Florida Foodies
Banana Puddin’ and Strawberry Pie: Exploring the Fresh Amish Eatery in Florida. Yoder’s Amish Restaurant & Village: Florida’s Fresh New Star on the Comfort Food Scene. Florida’s culinary landscape just got a heaping portion of Midwestern heart, thanks to a vibrant new Amish dining experience in Sarasota. Yoder’s...
St. Pete Council scrutinizes $1.18 billion spending plan
St. Petersburg City Council members approved the mayoral administration’s tentative fiscal year 2026 budget Thursday evening, but not without some concerns and discontent. The first of two budget hearings provided an opportunity for residents and the city’s other elected representatives to scrutinize the $1.18...
Mayor of St. Pete hosts Neighborhood Summit
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Business owners, community leaders, nonprofits, and local organizations gathered Saturday morning in St. Petersburg for a day of unity and organization at the Mayor’s Neighborhood Summit. The goal of the meeting and exhibition was to help connect people living in the area, with a theme...
Manatee County moves to cut millage rate as reserves rise
During the latest in a series of budget meetings, Commissioner Jason Bearden had one major question for Chief Financial Officer Sheila McLean: Does Manatee County need a billion dollars in reserves?. “We have needs in this county; our residents are sitting in traffic,” Bearden said. “This is insane, and that’s...
People Drive From All Across Florida To Dine At This Unassuming Tropical-Themed Tiki Bar
There’s something magical about finding a place that feels like it was plucked straight from a Jimmy Buffett song and dropped onto the Sarasota coastline – Walt’s Fish Market Restaurant is exactly that kind of wonderful Florida fever dream. When you first pull up to Walt’s, you...
Man Dies In Suspected Drowning At Turtle Beach: Sarasota County Sheriff
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. – An adult male was pronounced dead Saturday morning after what authorities believe was a drowning at Turtle Beach, near the 9000 block of Blind Pass Road. Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a drowning at approximately 9:53 a.m. Upon arrival, they...
Man arrested in connection with cocaine trafficking organization in Sarasota, Manatee counties
SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — A man was arrested in connection with a cocaine drug trafficking organization operating in Sarasota and Manatee counties. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigation Section, along with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, launched an investigation, during which SIS detectives...
