Ingoglia says St. Petersburg residents overpaid in property taxes by the millions
Florida's chief financial officer was in St. Petersburg on Wednesday to support a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit local property taxes. Blaise Ingoglia said St. Petersburg has overtaxed its residents by $49 million over the past six years. A report from his office says the city spent more than...
Water Shortage Order issued for Pinellas County
OnCallPIO [at] pinellas.gov (OnCallPIO[at]pinellas[dot]gov) One-day-per-week watering restrictions go into effect Feb. 8. Southwest Florida Water Management District has declared a Phase II Water Shortage Order for several counties, including Pinellas. Order goes into effect on Feb. 8, 2026, and will remain in effect...
Florida Weather Alert Today: Tampa Bay Wakes Up to Cold Snap with Wind Chills...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Florida greets the morning with a rare winter bite as cool air settles over Tampa Bay and breath turns visible before sunrise. Lawns feel stiff, patios sit unused, and jackets suddenly feel necessary. A...
Pinellas sheriff discusses arrest of deputy
A deputy from the Department of Detention and Corrections is accused of assaulting an inmate who was at the hospital. Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri held a press conference to discuss the charges and his termination.
‘It was surreal’: St. Pete pottery shop destroyed after early morning fire
St. Pete Ceramics, a local pottery studio and art gallery, was left in ashes Wednesday morning.
Florida homeowner drops property insurance after premiums climb past $14,000, highlighting a growing trend
When a Florida homeowner decides to walk away from property insurance after premiums blow past $14,000, it is not a quirky one-off. It is a sign that the ground rules of owning a house in the state are shifting under people’s feet. The choice to go without coverage, once unthinkable for most families, is turning...
What DOGE says is ‘wasteful,’ ‘excessive’ spending in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Manatee counties
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla — During a press conference on Wednesday in St. Petersburg, Blaise Ingoglia, the chief financial officer of Florida, accused the city of "wasteful" and "excessive" spending. But the claims by Florida's DOGE go beyond the Pinellas County city. In a report obtained by 10 Tampa Bay...
Terri Schiavo’s mother asks court to unseal her medical records
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The case of Terri Schiavo captured the attention of the nation and the world in the early 2000s. In 1990, a heart attack left the 26-year-old woman in what doctors described as a “persistent vegetative state.” There was a legal battle between her husband who wanted her to be removed from […]
Coast Guard Honors Fallen Crew Members of Cutter Blackthorn
Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg crew members held a memorial service honoring the fallen crew members from Coast Guard Cutter Blackthorn, Wednesday, at the Blackthorn Memorial in St. Petersburg. The memorial ceremony marked the 46th anniversary of the 23 lives lost during the collision between Coast Guard Cutter...
Man Taken Into Custody in Fatal Shooting at Central Florida RV Resort
A man was taken into custody following a fatal shooting at a Central Florida RV resort. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested the suspect in the tragic shooting in Tampa. On June 29, 2025, at 11:56 p.m., deputies responded to a gunshot at Happy Traveler’s RV Resort. The...
