Molly Hatchet, John Carter Cash to headline Chasco Fiesta
CLEARWATER — Ruth Eckerd Hall on the Road returns as a partner with Chasco Fiesta to present two national artists in concert at this year’s event. First, Molly Hatchet will perform on Friday, March 27, with special guest Embry Brothers. Next, John Carter Cash will perform on Saturday, March 28, along with special...
Dumpster Discovery Leads To St. Petersburg Officer’s Dismissal
Police Lights (File) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The St. Petersburg Police Department terminated the employment...
Tampa crews investigating fire at Jimbo’s Pit Bar B-Q
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Fire Rescue is investigating a fire that started at Jimbo's Pit Bar B-Q just after midnight Wednesday. TFR responded to the location on West Kennedy Boulevard, where photos showed smoke coming from around the building. Officials were able to quickly extinguish the flames and no...
2 people shot while in car near Clearwater park, police say
Clearwater police are investigating a shooting that happened near a local park Thursday evening.
U.S. Refueling Tanker Down in Western Iraq; Rescue Operations Underway
TAMPA, FLA. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed today the loss of a KC-135 Stratotanker over western Iraq during a mission supporting Operation Epic Fury. Search and rescue teams have been deployed to the crash site, though the status of the crew members on board has not yet been released.
Publix Opens 55,000-Square-Foot Store In St. Petersburg, FL
Publix opened a new 55,454-square-foot supermarket today at 6605 38th Ave. N in St. Petersburg, adding a full-format location with an indoor seating area and an adjacent Publix Liquors store to the north St. Petersburg market. Lindsey Willis, Publix’s media relations manager, said the store was designed with both...
Two Apprehended After Shooting Report at Largo Apartment Complex
LARGO — Officers with the Largo Police Department responded to a reported shooting Wednesday evening at an apartment complex in Largo. Police said the call came in at approximately 6:28 p.m. on March 11, 2026, at 5142 Foxbridge Circle. Initial reports indicated an unknown individual was firing a weapon from inside an...
Trulieve announces ‘mass layoff’ at Clearwater call center
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Trulieve, Florida’s largest medical marijuana dispensary company, announced plans to lay off over 50 employees at a Clearwater call center after reporting $1.2 billion in profits 2025. The 58 customer service representatives will be laid off effective May 1 in a “permanent mass layoff...
Family mourns man killed by suspect while clearing land on New Port Richey property:...
A family is grieving after a father was shot and killed in an ambush earlier this week. The Pasco County Sheriff's Office says Bruce Parks and Michele Violette were clearing land in New Port Richey when they were shot Monday afternoon. Violette was seriously injured while running for help and remains hospitalized.
Pinellas County, FL, restaurants that recorded the most violations in February 2026; 8 shut...
Pinellas County diners trust local restaurants to serve safe, properly handled food, and that trust depends on every kitchen following state food and health standards every day. In a county of busy residents, tourists, and families eating out, even one serious lapse in food safety can undermine confidence—not just in...
