Coast Guard rescues 5 people off Egmont Key
Clearwater — A Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg boat crew rescued five boaters after their 32-foot vessel sank 28 miles west of Egmont Key, Friday. The five boaters were in stable condition and safely transported to awaiting emergency medical service personnel at Tierra Verde Marina. An Air Station Clearwater...
Clearwater Starbucks workers join nearly 4,000 baristas on strike
Starbucks workers at the 433 Cleveland St. location joined the strike on Thursday, which has now spread across 180 locations in 34 cities. The post Clearwater Starbucks workers join nearly 4,000 baristas on strike appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
Man’s body found in empty Tampa lot, police say
The Tampa Police Department said a death investigation is underway after a man's body was found in an empty lot on Friday morning.
Youth programs like St. Pete’s Teen Flex Night help curb teen violence
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Teen Flex Night program brings together kids from across St. Petersburg to a recreational center in the city and allows them to spend their Friday night in a safe location with adults they trust. What we know:. The program provides the kids with pizza and...
Florida Leads Nation in Home Foreclosure Rates: State’s Affordability Gap Widens
Tampa, Jacksonville, and Orlando lead major metro areas as 5,512 properties enter foreclosure in October, revealing mounting financial pressure on state residents. By Senior Staff Writer, Edmond Thorne for OmniCom MultiMedia.
One person killed in chain reaction crash on Alligator Alley
Seven vehicles, including three semi trucks, were involved in the crash. FHP says smoke in the area limited visibility. There were also three other crashes in the same area
Rudolph Limited holiday train returns to Largo Central Park for a festive ride
If you are looking for a holiday activity that does not require traffic strategy, parking negotiations, or a second mortgage, allow Largo Central Park to make its annual case. For a limited time this December, the park’s beloved holiday train transforms into the Rudolph Limited, a festive loop through millions of...
How one man’s love for books turned into a ‘dope’ rescue mission
It's a magical feeling when you open a book for the first time — getting taken into a whole new world where characters come to life amid the whispered sound of pages turning. No matter how much you enjoy reading, your story-lover persona can be a pricey one. Books...
Federal officials announce arrests in multi-million-dollar fraud scheme
TAMPA, Fla. - Federal authorities are gathering in downtown Tampa on Friday to unveil indictments and arrests tied to a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe will lead the press conference that is scheduled for 11 a.m. Kehoe will be joined by Jamila R. Davis, assistant special agent...
St. Petersburg becomes 1st Florida city to adopt faith based affordable housing provision
St. Petersburg has become the first municipality in Florida to formally adopt the “Yes in God’s Backyard” provision, a policy city leaders say will help expand affordable housing opportunities. City Council approved the ordinance this week, adding the provision to the City Code and allowing the city...
