Florida Has A Killer of an AI Problem – And It’s Not What You...
From the FSU shooting to the USF slayings, the Sunshine State is treating chatbots like accomplices to murder. Prosecutors are asking: If a machine tells you how to kill, is the machine guilty.
Pinellas Pepper Fest brings the heat this weekend
Can’t handle the spice? You can still watch pepper fest veterans test their taste buds with the Extreme Lolli Lick-A-Thon, featuring the spiciest lolly pop in the world, and the Amateur Jalapeno Eating Contest. The post Pinellas Pepper Fest brings the heat this weekend appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
Hillsborough Tax Collector will bring services on the road with ‘MILES’ bus
Death and taxes are inevitabilities in life, and one of those wants to come to your doorstep in the next few months. Nancy Millan, the county’s first Hispanic and female Tax Collector, announced the launch of her Mobile IDs, Licenses and Essential Services (MILES) center. Millan’s initiative comes in the wake of a similar initiative […] The post Hillsborough Tax Collector will bring services on...
Roommate accused of murdering USF students used ChatGPT to ask about disposal, affidavit shows
Court records are giving more details on the days before two University of South Florida doctoral students went missing and why a roommate is accused of their deaths. An affidavit for suspect Hisham Abugharbieh shows he asked ChatGPT about body disposal and bought items like black trash bags before Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy were reported missing. It is believed he fatally stabbed the...
Guns, Grass, And Greed: Tampa Raid Ends In Three Arrests And A Massive Stash
TAMPA, Fla. – A Friday morning warrant sweep in a Tampa neighborhood has landed three men in jail after Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives turned up a small arsenal and a significant supply of narcotics. Members of the Gang Unit descended on the residence on April 24, 2026,...
Hisham Abugharbieh arrested following standoff in case of missing USF students
Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, was taken into custody after a 20-minute standoff at his family’s home. (Source: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office)
Wholesale distributor puts nearly 400 Tampa employees on notice amid pending sale
A national wholesale distribution company for wine and spirits has placed 393 Tampa employees on notice as it pursues an asset sale, according to state filings. While the firm says the potential layoffs will be permanent, some employees could receive employment offers from the new owner as a result of the sale.
Tampa airport’s ‘Phoebe’ celebrates International Flamingo Day with some feathered friends
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Travelers at Tampa International Airport got to see a few more flamingos than usual on Monday. Sunday, April 26, was International Flamingo Day, and TPA wanted to help Phoebe, the 21-foot flamingo who graces the third floor of the main terminal, celebrate the occasion. They enlisted the help of Busch Gardens […]
Cause of Death Revealed for Fla. Doctoral Student Found on Bridge Days After He...
Zamil Limon's body was found on a bridge with his wrists and ankle bound, per Florida authorities
Byron Donalds introduces Insurer Scorecard to lower premiums, give consumers info
Insurance is a big issue for Florida voters, and a candidate for Governor has a novel proposal to bring transparency for homeowners. Byron Donalds introduced an insurer scorecard during a Saturday swing through Pinellas County, which would make Florida the first in the nation to list price, claims and insurer performance together in a single comparison tool.
