Tampa Bay area homeowners receive liens after roofing contractor does not pay supplier
Several Tampa Bay area homeowners who paid Valor Home Services for new roofs later discovered liens on their properties. The issue: A building supplier placed the liens to recover the cost of materials after Valor Home Services did not pay its supply bills. While some of these liens have been...
Two St. Petersburg Men Charged in $370K Multi-County Retail Theft Ring
Orlando, FL — Two St. Petersburg men have been arrested in connection with an organized retail theft scheme that investigators say targeted home improvement stores across several west Florida counties. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced the arrests of Raydel Amado Gines Prieto, 52, and Erisniel...
Pinellas County, FL: Burg Diner in St. Petersburg faces follow-up inspection after 15 violations
A routine food inspection at Burg Diner, located at 2950 49 St N in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, found 15 total violations, including eight high priority, two intermediate, and five basic violations, according to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation.
Man who won $167 million Powerball jackpot pleads guilty to charges
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WKYT/Gray News) - A man from Kentucky who won a $167 million lottery prize last year has pleaded guilty to charges in Florida. James Farthing claimed his Powerball jackpot after buying a winning ticket in Georgetown. However, shortly after, he was arrested and accused of assaulting a police...
Trulieve to lay off 58 at Florida call center despite revenue growth
Trulieve, a national medical marijuana company, is laying off 58 employees at its Clearwater, Florida call center. The layoffs are happening despite the company reporting $1.2 billion in revenue for 2025. Trulieve's CEO cited restructuring and repositioning debt as part of the company's strategy for future growth....
Recovery, rebuilding and big numbers: Pinellas County’s 2025
In their recently-released “2025 Accomplishments Report,” Pinellas County commissioners explained, in detail, how local government spent last year balancing hurricane recovery with ongoing infrastructure, housing and economic initiatives across the county. The aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton defined much of...
The Pinellas County “Sheriff” Is Calling, But It’s Not Who You Think It Is
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Pinellas County residents are being targeted by a new wave of fraudulent phone calls featuring an impostor posing as a high-ranking official. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office issued a formal alert on Monday about scammers posing as Assistant Chief Deputy Paul Carey to fleece locals out of...
Tampa Bay Weather Alert: 92°F Heat Continues Until Showers Arrive Thursday Afternoon
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Tampa, Florida – Residents across the Tampa Bay region will see summer-like heat approaching 90°F today and Wednesday, with patchy morning fog giving way to sunshine before a cold front triggers showers and...
Crews to confirm graves under the Trop parking lot
The City of St. Petersburg is taking the next step to determine whether human remains from a historic cemetery are buried beneath the parking lots surrounding Tropicana Field. FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis reports.
This Tampa, Florida Spot Serves Birria Tacos With Dipping Broth That Steal The Show
Florida’s food scene is full of surprises, but here is a question worth asking. What happens when you stumble onto a taco spot so good that one bite immediately gets your full attention?. Somewhere in Florida, there is a lively little restaurant where the smell of grilled meat and...
