Dunedin Man Jailed: Reckless Motorcycle Ride Nearly Ends In Florida Keys Tragedy On U.S....
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – A 42-year-old Dunedin man is behind bars today following a chaotic scene on U.S. 1 where authorities say he narrowly missed hitting two pedestrians during a high-speed maneuver. The incident unfolded around 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30, near Mile Marker 82. According to the...
USF Christian community rejects actions of men who targeted Muslim students
Kyle Bell, the executive director of the Catholic Student Center at USF, was ordained a Catholic priest in 2018 and has been at USF since 2021. Bell said he had always experienced a strong spirit of collaboration among people of all faith traditions and backgrounds during his time at USF.
How a 2nd-gen entrepreneur revived his family’s Tampa liquor stores
At 4 p.m. the day before a bottle release, a line sometimes forms outside Liquor Depot. Collectors set up chairs, scroll through their phones and wait for their chance to buy a single barrel bourbon that sells out in less than an hour. For owner Trey Lawson, the crowd is...
1 dead after altercation between two women leads to Tampa stabbing: TPD
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — One person is dead after a physical altercation in Tampa Sunday night, the Tampa Police Department announced. TPD responded to the 1500 block of West Chesnut Street around 10 p.m. regarding a verbal argument that escalated into a physical argument between two women. Officers arrived and found a...
Facing Unemployment: A Kroger Delivery Team’s Search for New Opportunities
In a recent turn of events, an entire team of delivery workers at Kroger has been laid off. The news was shared by a team member on social media, who revealed that their last day of work would be January 31st. The individual, a father of two, is now earnestly seeking new employment opportunities. The news has sparked...
Florida bill would provide legal protections to owners of former phosphate mining land
A bill is making its way through the Florida House that could impact Floridians' houses — if they live on or near former phosphate mines, at least. Those mines — from extracting the phosphate rock commonly used in fertilizer — create pollution concerns like elevated radiation levels. Supporters say the proposal will...
Despite racial profiling concerns, Tampa City Council advances ordinance banning bike stunts on Riverwalk
The Tampa City Council has advanced a new ordinance banning stunts and limiting big groups of bikers on the Tampa Riverwalk, Bayshore, and other trails. But some members of the public are concerned about racial profiling. The post Despite racial profiling concerns, Tampa City Council advances ordinance banning bike...
Welton Brewing & Oyster Bar brings the taste of Maine to Pinellas Park
Calling all lovers of lobstah! Transplanted from the northeast to the Gulf Coast sits a hidden gem right in Pinellas Park: Welton Brewing & Oyster Bar, offering a brewery experience unlike any other, with unique beer, bites, and shucking-good specials. The beer and seafood hotspot is open Wednesday-Sunday at 8098...
“Florida snow” thrives in drought, turning lawns into flower fields
Florida doesn't (typically) get snow, but it does get pusley. Why it matters: The weed with white, light purple or pink flowers is either a nuisance or a delightful byproduct of dry conditions, depending on who you ask. State of play: Tampa Bay and much of Florida are in a...
One person injured following shooting incident in Florida
FLORIDA — A woman was injured in a shooting in St. Petersburg early Monday morning, police said. The St. Petersburg Police Department reported that the woman was shot in the leg around 1:20 a.m. She flagged down a passing vehicle on Dr. Martin Luther King Street South near 23rd Avenue South for help. Officers said...
