Man runs from Tampa crash after high-speed chase through school zones: FHP
A New Port Richey man was arrested Wednesday morning after the Florida Highway Patrol said he led them on a high-speed chase through school zones, crashed into another car and ran from the scene.
Around town: Clearwater news briefs
CLEARWATER — The Clearwater Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution recently dedicated a Liberty Tree and plaque at the Veterans Plaza in Crest Lake Park in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of America. Clearwater City Manager...
Music scene: A quick look at concerts and music festivals on the way to...
CLEARWATER — Following a change of venue, Country Thunder will be presented May 8-10 at Coachman Park, 300 Cleveland St. Weekend general admission starts at $300. Visit www.countrythunder.com/fl-info. Country Thunder — the largest country music festival brand in North America — will be headlined by country superstars Zach Top,...
From Oldsmar To The Winner’s Circle: Tampa Bay Downs Stars Take Over Churchill Downs
Tampa Bay Downs OLDSMAR, Fla. – The road to the 152nd Kentucky Derby officially runs...
St. Pete eyes $600 million resiliency bond to tackle flooding and harden city infrastructure
Heavy rainfall and storm surge have exposed serious vulnerabilities in St. Pete's aging infrastructure over the years, and the city is now asking whether a $600 million bond is the right tool to fix it faster. Last Thursday, the City's Budget, Finance, and Taxation Committee discussed placing a General Obligation...
Indian Rocks Beach City Commission forms Neighbor Advisory Board
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH — City commissioners have created a citizen advisory board to give residents a formal voice on issues facing the community, capping weeks of debate over the panel's name, composition and membership criteria. The Neighbor Advisory Board, approved 5-0 on April 14, will consist of five regular...
Tampa Gang Cops Bust Armed Felon Packing Pistol In His Pants
Gang unit detectives with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office say a 20-year-old convicted felon was caught with a loaded gun stashed in his pants pocket during an April 27 arrest. According to the sheriff’s office, detectives served a warrant on Jabary Ya’Dale Lance Drew, whom the agency describes as...
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor endorses St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch in reelection bid
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is officially endorsing St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch in his bid for reelection in the 2026 race. In her endorsement, Castor highlights strong regional support for Welch’s leadership and continued vision for St. Pete after working closely together on key issues across the Tampa Bay area.
USF double murder suspect denied bond as victim’s remains found and death penalty looms
TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — A judge on Tuesday denied bond for a man accused of murdering two University of South Florida doctoral students, a case that has shaken the academic community and raised troubling questions about how the victims were placed in harm’s way. Twenty-six-year-old Hisham Abugharbieh faces...
St. Pete’s Legendary Manhattan Casino Plots Big Comeback On The Deuces
St. Petersburg is officially putting the band back together at the Manhattan Casino. On April 28, 2026, the city announced that the long-closed landmark on the Deuces will be refreshed and reimagined as a two-level event and music venue for residents and visitors, returning to service as a rental hall for weddings, conferences and concerts while keeping its historic soul front and...
