‘The night was real tough’: Survivor recounts moments boat capsized near Clearwater during birthday fishing...
A boater who set out on a fishing trip to celebrate his 70th birthday recounted the moments that led to his boat capsizing near Clearwater and later being rescued by the Coast Guard.
Alleged ICE Sting Operation Targets Delivery Drivers in Bradenton
Reports have surfaced on social media suggesting the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) in Bradenton. According to these reports, I.C.E. is allegedly targeting Door Dash Delivery Drivers in a sting-style operation. The operation is said to be a collaboration between I.C.E., HP, and the local...
Dunedin mechanic arrested on scheme to defraud
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office alleges a Dunedin mechanic filed fraudulent paperwork to illegally acquire at least four vehicles, including one that was the subject of a Better Call Behnken investigation. Vasilios Ioannidis, who goes by the first name Bill and owns B&B Spyder...
Man Kept St. Petersburg Tesla Dealership Cybertruck for Two Days, Caused $20K Damage
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – A St. Petersburg man was arrested after deputies say he failed to return a Tesla Cybertruck taken out for a scheduled demo drive and later caused significant damage to the vehicle. According to arrest affidavits from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, 26-year-old Richel J. Valdivia...
Owner shares emerging vision for coveted Derby Lane site
Sagi Genger believes something big is brewing at “probably one of the most important sites for development in an urban area in the United States.”. Genger is the CEO of Rally Development, which owns the 131.5-acre Derby Lane site in St. Petersburg. The property at 10490 Gandy Blvd. in St. Petersburg was formerly home...
Fla. officers deliver DoorDash order after driver found asleep at the wheel charged with...
The driver "expressed concern over the undelivered food order in his possession."
Unresolved Campus Shooting Incident: Seeking Information
In the wake of an alleged shooting incident on campus, there has been a noticeable lack of information and updates. This has sparked a flurry of discussions on social media platforms, with many individuals expressing their concerns and seeking more clarity on the situation.
St. Pete Area Launches Holiday Light Displays and Santa Events Through January
Pinellas County will host several light shows and Santa events starting this week. They run through early January. Free options and ticketed programs span from Largo to Clearwater. Largo Central Park will open its lights and carnival rides on Wednesday. The program continues through Jan. 4. Visitors can stop by...
4-car crash in Pinellas County leads to drug bust: FHP
A crash involving four cars in Pinellas County led to a drug bust, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Returning to the statehouse: The Crown Act hopes to make a comeback
State lawmakers may be on track to explore returning legislation known as the 'Crown Act.' It's a bill looking to ban hair discrimination, hoping to protect students who wear their hair naturally in styles like locks, afros, and braids.

















