Clearwater FL

Leaders are working to revitalize the North Greenwood neighborhood, now known as MLK, with a refurbished storage container village to serve as a business incubator. The project, "The Grove @ 1105," aims to provide affordable space, funding support and resources for at least 15 small businesses at a time. Organizers...

Villagers and other area residents are gathering on Valentine’s Day for a protest organized by the Democratic Club of The Villages Rally Committee. Attendees are to participate in a nonviolent sign-holding rally meant to protest the treatment of sexual abuse victims and “protection of pedophiles in the Epstein files...

Thunder, the longtime American bald eagle ambassador, has died at age 31 after years in the care of Moccasin Lake Raptor Sanctuary in Clearwater, where she appeared in education programs. Thunder was rescued as an eaglet in 1995 after being shot by a poacher near Sebring. The attack killed her...

A new dining destination is bringing the sights, sounds and flavors of the Mediterranean to Dunedin this spring. Tapas El Turco, scheduled to open in April at 463 Grant St., promises Turkish-inspired tapas, lively music and an authentic shared dining experience. Owned by Daryal Kafkasso Erdem, founder of Kafkasso...

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — The Pasco Sheriff’s Office confirmed deputies served a search warrant early this morning in the Ford Street area of New Port Richey. According to officials, the warrant was executed as part of an active investigation. Authorities have not released details regarding the nature of the...

TAMPA, Fla. – A 19-year-old man is in custody this evening following a fatal shooting that broke out during a heated argument in a Tampa neighborhood on Thursday. Tampa Police arrested Jamarian Bradfield shortly after the incident, charging him with murder in connection to the death of a woman in her mid-30s.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Coast Guard Sector Miami announced that five illegal charters were stopped in Florida over the weekend. Officials said all of the charters were located near the Rickenbacker Causeway and Lummus Park. The owner of the EPIC II, a 54-foot cabin cruiser, was reportedly violating...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.- The final unidentified person mystery on the St. Petersburg Police Department’s cold case list has been laid to rest. After nearly half a century of anonymity, the man previously known only as a “John Doe” has been identified as 29-year-old Johnny Bradshaw of Tennessee.

PINELLAS COUNTY, Florida - The Pinellas County Jail has been awarded accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) as of February 6, 2026. The accreditation follows a comprehensive on-site review conducted from January 28-30, 2026, and will remain valid until January 2029. To achieve...

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office honored its fallen service dogs during the annual K-9 memorial. During the memorial, officers shed tears as they shared their favorite memories of K-9 officers Reggie and Hector. Retired Deputy Brad Byers said Hector saved his life while on duty together. “At the time you’re...