Pinellas County tests weapons detection systems at 2 high schools
LARGO, Fla. — New security measures are coming to two Pinellas County high schools. The district is launching a weapons detection system pilot program Tuesday morning at Gibbs High School and Palm Harbor University High School. It’s the kind of technology you see at stadiums or some big box...
Kenny Wayne Shepherd at The Tampa Bay Blues Festival
Kenny Wayne Shepherd achieved critical success starting in the mid-1990s with his debut album Ledbetter Heights, and his signature hit "Blue on Black," which he co-wrote with vocalist Noah Hunt. His career spans over three decades, featuring five Grammy nominations, two Billboard Music Awards, and eight albums that debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Chart.
Sad Discovery: Search For Missing New Port Richey Man Ends After He Is Found...
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – A local search effort has come to a somber conclusion following the discovery of a missing 46-year-old man. The Pasco Sheriff’s Office confirmed Monday that Cory Drobisch has been found deceased. Drobisch had been the subject of an active missing person investigation after he was last seen in the Seminole Drive area of New Port Richey on the afternoon...
Pasco pastor, former SRO, accused of molesting multiple children
A Pasco County pastor, who once served as a local deputy, has been arrested on multiple allegations of molestation, according to the sheriff's office.
West Tampa icon Alessi Bakery opens new massive location April 15
Back in 2024, West Tampa’s 114-year-old staple Alessi Bakery announced plans to relocate and expand to a much larger space just a block down the street, and now they’re finally ready to open the doors. Located at 3003 W Cypress St. in the historic Tampa Letter Carriers’ Social Hall, the new facility will officially open […] The post West Tampa icon Alessi Bakery opens new massive...
75-year-old man goes missing in St. Petersburg, last seen in Treasure Island
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The St. Petersburg Police Department is searching for 75-year-old Anthony Barlow after he disappeared Sunday afternoon. He was reported missing at 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, when he was seen near 46th Street and 5th Avenue South. Police utilized patrol vehicles, drones, bloodhounds and the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office’s helicopter to […]
New hotel, bank, and retail coming to Shoppes at Park Place in Pinellas Park
The Shoppes at Park Place, one of the most popular shopping centers in Pinellas Park, is set to expand. Located at 7200 U.S. Highway 19 North, the 495,000-square-foot open-air shopping center, which is anchored by Target and the Regal Park Place movie theater, is slated to add a 120-room hotel, a drive-thru bank, and approximately 28,000 square feet of new retail space.
A huge Florida thrift store where bargain hunters can find amazing deals
Tucked along South Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa, Florida, Sunshine Thrift Store has become a go-to spot for shoppers who love a good deal. Whether you are hunting for unique clothing, household items, or hidden gems, this store has something for everyone. With over 795 reviews and a solid 4.1-star...
Tampa Man Killed In Late-Night Rollover Crash On I-4
TAMPA, Fla. – A 28-year-old Tampa man lost his life early Monday morning following a single-vehicle accident on I-4 in Hillsborough County. According to reports from the Florida Highway Patrol, the fatal incident occurred around 2:25 AM near Milepost 1. The man was driving a Dodge Durango westbound when...
Between Tampa And Florida’s Gulf Coast Is A Serene Lake For Fishing, Boating, And...
Florida is a state with many interesting juxtapositions. The vibrant beaches and nightlife of Miami abut the alligators and fan boats of the Everglades. It's a land of retirees that becomes filled with young college students on spring break for a few weeks every year. But the contrast between the state's saltwater and freshwater playgrounds is often overlooked. Being a peninsula, a large portion...
