Movies and TV shows casting in Tampa
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Tampa.
Starting Oct. 1, Pinellas jail visitations go fully virtual
Visitations at the Pinellas County Jail are going fully remote. The Pinellas County Jail has a new remote inmate visitation system. Adam Kinsey is a captain at the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. “When the change happens in October 1st, it’ll be the same, same exact thing. Just the availability...
Tampa Bay’s biggest St. Pat’s celebration, Paddy Fest, to bring 3-day extravaganza to St....
The biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Tampa Bay is coming back even bigger and better in 2026. Organizers just announced the official return of the 4th annual Paddy Fest St. Pete, taking place in St. Pete’s Williams Park March 13-15. For the first time ever, Paddy Fest...
It’s a Fall Y’all Festival in Clearwater
Celebrate all things autumn during the Fall Y’all Festival on Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 from 10 am to 4 pm at Coachman Park in Clearwater, Florida. Admission is free to this two-day event featuring festivities for the entire family. Activities include “Lil Miss and Sir” pumpkin...
Creative Pinellas confirms funding loss after Pinellas County vote
The Pinellas County Commissioners vote to defund Creative Pinellas Sept. 4. (Screenshot via the Pinellas County Commission) LARGO, Fla. | Creative Pinellas announced Sept. 17 that the Pinellas County Board of Commissioners’ vote to defund the arts organization earlier this month is final. Pinellas County Chair Brian...
Woman tried to clean bloody crime scene after shooting man dead, Pinellas deputies say
A woman has been charged with first-degree murder nearly a month after her significant other was found shot dead in a Clearwater apartment, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said.
Push to identify the unknown
Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery was established in 1884 as one of the area’s earliest burial sites for Black residents. Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Pinellas County Jail Inmate Found Dead, Investigation Underway
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 65-year-old inmate found unresponsive in his cell on Tuesday morning. Paul Dechene, who was booked into the Pinellas County Jail on July 11, 2025, for a violation of pre-trial release, was pronounced dead after detention and...
Florida AG touts the arrests of 6 suspects linked to organized crime ring
Florida’s Attorney General was in Tampa on Wednesday to announce the arrests of six suspects he says are part of an organized crime ring. The suspects are accused of breaking into cars across Florida, stealing purses, wallets and credit cards. Statewide Prosecutor Brad McVey joined the attorney general at...
Clearwater officer rescues 8-year-old girl
A 26-year-old Clearwater police officer is being recognized for his quick actions in two separate high-stakes rescues, both of which could have ended in tragedy. Mark Wilson reports.
