Florida Man Arrested On Felony Battery Charge For Hitting Someone With Packet Of Ketchup
A Florida man has been arrested on a felony battery charge after hitting someone with a packet of ketchup at a bus terminal. I wasn't aware you could be charged with a felony for that!. I mean, sure, I knew you could get in some trouble for it--you can't go...
Clearwater Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On I-275 Ramp
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Friday night ride ended in tragedy for a Clearwater man after he lost control of his motorcycle on an interstate exit ramp. The crash happened just before midnight. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 54-year-old man was riding a Yamaha VMX12 southbound on I-275. Around 11:40 p.m., he took...
What the Hellenic: A Grapple Over Greek Grub
Our oddysey seeking tasty Greek food was prompted by a sojourn to Tarpon Springs unrelated to FFF. For those of you unaware, the town of about 26,000, 30 miles north of St. Petersburg, is known for its Greek heritage, largely because immigrants from the Dodecanese islands worked as sponge divers starting in the early...
Hillsborough County Deputies Arrest Suspect with Multiple Felony Warrants at Tampa Wawa Charging Station
In a routine apprehension, Jaureecio Thornton, 26, was arrested by Hillsborough County deputies, backed by their Aviation Unit, on the evening of January 19, on charges stemming from multiple felony warrants, the Sheriff's Office detailed through a social media post. Thornton, previously convicted on three occasions,...
Deputies In Florida Pull New York Man From Fire, Wife Dies In Burning SUV...
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A chaotic three-car crash early Saturday morning has left one woman dead and three others in the hospital. The tragic accident happened around 12:30 a.m. on US-301, just north of Jackson Road. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash began when a Chevy Camaro...
1 dead after fiery crash on US 301 in Hillsborough County
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — One person is dead and three others were injured after a fiery crash on U.S. 301, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). It happened just past midnight Saturday in the Thonotosassa area, near Jackson Road. According to FHP, a 22-year-old Brandon woman was driving...
’90s Rocker Announces Update on First Solo Album 26 Years After Leaving Band
There is only one thing left to do for Kevin Steele, and that is to embark on a solo career. Steele founded his glam metal band, Roxx Gang, in 1982 along with Eric Carrell, Pete Clauss and Dog Denardin in St. Petersburg, Florida. Through its 18 years as a band, the group went through many lineup changes and record...
St. Pete advisor pleads guilty to $380m Ponzi scheme
January 23, 2026 - A St. Petersburg-based financial advisor has pleaded guilty to defrauding over 2,000 investors out of approximately $380 million between 2020 and 2024, according to the U.S. attorney of the Northern District of Georgia. Todd Burkahlter lived in St. Petersburg while serving as CEO of Drive Planning,...
Pinellas Park business owner says he had check stolen from mail, caught it before...
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. - Alan Sayler, the owner of Sayler's Suncoast Water, said he mailed a check from the USPS mailbox outside his business last summer — but it was stolen and used to commit fraud against him. "I finally saw a check come through in an amount that...
The Grouper Sandwich At This Restaurant In Florida Are So Good, They’re Worth A...
Craving a bite of Old Florida without the long haul to the Keys? Fourth Street Shrimp Store in St. Petersburg delivers that breezy, beach-shack vibe and the kind of seafood that makes a road trip feel like a smart plan. The grouper sandwich alone has fans plotting their weekend route,...

















