Pinellas County, FL – Christmas Safety Alert: Sheriff Warns of Scams; Issues Tips This...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Pinellas County, FL – As holiday shopping and travel ramp up across Pinellas County, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to stay alert as seasonal crime risks increase. According to...
Ruth Eckerd Hall to present Terry Fator
CLEARWATER — Legendary Las Vegas headliner Terry Fator will bring his new road show to the Tampa Bay area for a performance on Sunday, Dec. 28, 7 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. Tickets start at $55.25. Call 727-791-7400 or visit www.rutheckerdhall.com. “Pure Imagination: Once...
‘We have a hatch’: Famous Florida eagle pair welcomes new baby eaglet
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A new eaglet has been brought into the world. The chick, E26, hatched from its shell Thursday evening on the popular Southwest Florida Eagle Cam. This was after the chick struggled a bit, seemingly getting stuck, but then freeing its wings and head. “We have a Hatch!” the cam’s website said. […]
Tampa Bay’s two Humane Societies merge to expand support for local animals
The Tampa-based and Pinellas County-based Humane Societies announced a huge plan to merge their two organizations and expand their support for local animals in Tampa Bay. The merger will become official in the New Year, with two of Tampa Bay’s most trusted animal welfare organizations joining forces for good on...
County increases pet store oversight after puppy deaths
Pinellas County’s five remaining pet stores will face additional regulatory oversight after an investigation uncovered dozens of unreported puppy deaths. However, some commissioners believe the new rules unfairly target compliant retailers. Commissioners unanimously approved the regulations and penalties Tuesday...
Masked woman killed 2 ex-husbands in Tampa, Bradenton murder spree, sheriff says
A Citrus County woman was charged with the murder of a Bradenton man Thursday, detectives said.
In Tampa, Ingoglia proposes legislation to remove elected officials for ‘financial abuse’
Ingoglia has been crisscrossing the state for months with his FAFO (Florida Agency for Fiscal Oversight) team, auditing spending by some of the state’s largest counties and municipalities. The post In Tampa, Ingoglia proposes legislation to remove elected officials for ‘financial abuse’ appeared first on Creative...
Florida death row inmate Steven Lorenzo wants to speed up his execution; judge allows...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Steven Lorenzo, the man who drugged, tortured and killed two men in Tampa in 2003, could soon be executed after a judge agreed Thursday to allow him to give up his remaining appeals. Lorenzo has been fighting to get his execution expedited since being sentenced to death in 2023 for the […]
St. Pete Youth Farm hosts a free first night of Kwanzaa party next week
It’s one of the farm’s biggest events of the year, with drumming, family-friendly activities and free food. The post St. Pete Youth Farm hosts a free first night of Kwanzaa party next week appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
Warming trend, rain on the way for Tampa
Wednesday’s wake-up temps are more comfortable in the upper 50s and low 60s and the warming trend continues with above-average highs Wednesday afternoon. Despite mostly cloudy skies Wednesday, highs will climb to the upper 70s for most of the area. Near 78° in downtown Tampa. Moisture continues to increase ahead of...
