Gun Discovered in Student’s Backpack at Northeast High School; No Threats Made, Investigation Ongoing
St. Petersburg – Northeast High School principal Hernandez sent a communication to parents and guardians on Tuesday afternoon informing them that an 11th-grade student was found in possession of a firearm on campus at the end of the school day. The message stated that the student “showed signs of...
Ybor Heights community helps neighbor track down stolen dogs
TAMPA, Fla. - A Tampa dog owner is thankful for her Ybor Heights community after her neighbors worked together to track down her stolen dogs. "My family and I are super grateful for the neighbors we have!" dog owner, Nelly Gonzalez, told FOX 13. "Who would have thought a neighborhood would come together to help find...
Honeymoon Island Bluegrass Festival returns to Dunedin this weekend
Honeymoon Island Bluegrass Festival returns to Dunedin, Florida on Dec. 6, 2025. The post Honeymoon Island Bluegrass Festival returns to Dunedin this weekend appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
Pinellas County teacher struck by lightning, hospitalized in Peru
A Pinellas County middle school teacher is fighting for his life in a Peruvian hospital after being struck by lightning while mountain biking.
Seminole woman who wanted to ‘sacrifice’ husband and son tried to strangle nurse, police...
A Pinellas County woman accused of attempting to "sacrifice" her husband was arrested again on Wednesday after police said she tried to strangle a nurse.
Country director for Action Against Hunger defrauded over $700K in foreign assistance: DOJ
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)—A country director for a U.S. non-profit Action Against Hunger was charged after defrauding the organization of more than $700,000, the Department of Justice announced. Roseval Surpreme, 55, from New York, was charged with seven counts of wire fraud and could face up to 20 years in federal prison...
Largo Man Arrested on First-Degree Arson Charge Following Townhome Fire
Largo Police arrested 34-year-old Cody Joseph March in connection with a fire that occurred at his residence located at 2494 Golden Pasture Circle. According to the arrest affidavit, officers and Largo Fire Rescue crews responded at approximately 8:07 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025, to a reported structure fire at...
Florida Teacher Launches 2026 Bid To Challenge Rep. Anna Paulina Luna
Pinellas County teacher Timothy "Brandt" Robinson has announced his Democratic campaign for Florida's 13th Congressional District in 2026.
St. Petersburg Police Arrest Northeast High Student, Facing Multiple Charges
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A 16-year-old student at Northeast High School was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon after authorities discovered a firearm in his backpack. According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, the 11th-grade boy was arrested on campus without incident. Investigators confirmed that the student...
USPS contractor will shutter after ‘steep’ revenue loss, cut 84 jobs in Tampa
One of the largest contract mail haulers in the U.S. plans to shutter operations by March 2026, a move it blames on USPS network changes that will also lead to 84 people in Tampa losing their jobs. Carter Lake, Iowa-based 10 Roads Express has transported mail for the United States...

















