Teens help rescue woman as crews battle fire in East Tampa
Tampa Fire Rescue crews are battling a structure fire in East Tampa.
Stolen ID, Deadly Consequences: Man Who Killed Pinellas County Deputy Handed Federal Sentence
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A Honduran national currently serving time for the hit-and-run death of a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Deputy will stay behind bars longer after a federal judge tacked on additional prison time for the identity theft scheme that allowed him to work in the U.S. illegally.
Rents at longtime affordable St. Pete apartment complex expected to jump in new year
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – The St. Petersburg Tenants Union calls it an increasingly rare happening in the city: apartments that rent for less than $1,000 a month. For residents of the Greenland Apartments on Seventh Avenue North, that was the reality for decades. But now, they’re bracing for rent...
Florida’s Beloved Mexican Restaurant, Family-Owned For Generations
Hungry for a local legend that still feels like a family handshake at the door. Carmelita’s Mexican Restaurant has been feeding the Tampa Bay area for decades, with familiar flavors, warm service, and a rhythm that regulars swear by. You get the comfort of tradition with the energy of...
Downtown Clearwater Celebrates Groundbreaking of The Ballad Hotel to Revitalize Waterfront
Last week, downtown Clearwater witnessed the inaugural step towards a major development project with a ceremonial groundbreaking for The Ballad Hotel. This venture, sprouting in the heart of the city, is a joint effort backed by city officials, the Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency and various project...
10 Unassuming Restaurants In Florida That Secretly Serve The Best Breakfast In The State
Looking for hidden breakfast gems in Florida that locals love?. These 10 unassuming spots offer morning meals that will make your taste buds dance with joy!. 1. Mama’s Kitchen (Tampa) You might drive right past this bright blue building if you weren’t paying attention. But that would be...
Pinellas County updates animal welfare ordinances to strengthen oversight and public safety
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Pinellas County leaders approved several updates Tuesday to the county's code of ordinances aimed at improving animal welfare. The changes range from tighter oversight of pet sales to new guidelines for how animal nuisance complaints are handled and reported. County leaders said the updates...
Urgent Search Ends For Missing New Port Richey Man Richard Bruno, Located Safe
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – Richard Bruno has been located and is safe, according to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. ORIGINAL REPORT: Deputies are scouring the New Port Richey area tonight for an 80-year-old man who disappeared Tuesday afternoon. The Pasco Sheriff’s Office says Richard Bruno was last seen...
Paid parking is coming to Indian Rocks Beach
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH — For years, Indian Rocks Beach has held the distinction of being the only Pinellas County beach community that didn’t charge for visitor parking, making it a magnet for frugal beachgoers. But with officials agreeing to implement a paid parking pilot program in 2026, the...
Palmetto man removed from flight at TPA after causing security threat
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— A Palmetto man was removed from an American Airlines flight at Tampa International Airport after making a comment that was considered a security threat. According to TPA, the Airport Operations Center received notification from the flight crew on American Airlines flight 3203 around 7:13 p.m. that...
