15 to 20 people taken to hospital after JetBlue flight diverts to Tampa
A JetBlue flight from Cancun to Newark made an emergency landing in Tampa on Thursday afternoon after experiencing a sudden drop in altitude, prompting a medical response for passengers and crew.
Clearwater Police crackdown on unsafe e-bike and bicycle riding
The Clearwater Police Department is stepping up enforcement against e-bike and bicycle riders breaking the law downtown.
St. Pete, Mayor Welch donate $20K to St. Pete Free Clinic in light of...
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch announced that his administration has directed a $20,000 donation to the St. Pete Free Clinic in anticipation of the suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on November 1. The St. Pete Free Clinic is one of the city’s most impactful and important nonprofits...
Whataburger to break ground on new location in Largo
Whataburger is officially breaking ground on its first Tampa Bay location in Largo, marking the start of the popular chain’s expansion across the region. The new restaurant will be located at Ulmerton Road and 101st Street SE, with construction expected to begin soon. A groundbreaking event is set for November 6.
Another Aldi converted from a Winn-Dixie opens in St. Pete next week
The new St. Petersburg Aldi is among Tampa Bay’s first Winn-Dixie converts, with one opening in South Tampa’s Hyde Park in April. The post Another Aldi converted from a Winn-Dixie opens in St. Pete next week appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Unprovoked Stabbing At Clearwater Gas Station
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested a man for Attempted Murder in the First Degree following a brutal, unprovoked stabbing at a Clearwater gas station early Wednesday morning. The suspect, identified as 44-year-old Enrique Lopez, faces multiple charges, including Battery on a...
Man dies in crash caused by driver trying to pass another car
A man died at the scene of crash caused by another driver who was trying to pass another car. The 42-year-old Palm Harbor man was driving a Volkswagen sedan at 8:25 a.m. Thursday southbound on State Road 471 near Tarrytown in Sumter County when he crashed nearly head-on with a Nissan Rogue driven by a 32-year-old...
St. Petersburg Police Nab Four in “Operation Spooky Surprise” Sting Against Online Predators
In an operation targeting online interactions between adults and minors, the St. Petersburg Police Department (StPetePD) arrested four men for attempting to meet children for sexual activity. Operation Spooky Surprise involved detectives working undercover in online chat rooms and websites where adults sought contact...
Detention employees fired for two separate incidents
FOX 13's Kailey Tracy has the details after five Pinellas County Detention and Corrections employees were fired after separate incidents.
PFLAG Riverview to present Pride of Tampa in lieu of Tampa Pride
(Photo courtesy Pride of Tampa) TAMPA | PFLAG Riverview will present Pride of Tampa on March 28, 2026, a new celebration formed after Tampa Pride announced a “one-year hiatus.”. Billed as “a community-led collaborative group,” planning began not long after Tampa Pride’s announcement in September. Pride of Tampa’s...
