Hillsborough County to Host Free Grocery Distribution and Health Services at Tampa Community Health...
Hillsborough County is poised to bolster the well-being of its residents this Saturday with a dual offering of free groceries and health services. In an effort to support community health, the County's Healthy Living Program has organized a community health fair set to take place on Jan. 24 at the Lee Davis Community...
Middle school English teacher wins 2026 Pinellas County Schools’ Teacher of the Year
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Pinellas County has crowned its 2026 Teacher of the year. Denise White, a sixth and seventh grade English teacher at James B. Sanderlin K-8 School was named the winner Wednesday evening. The Pinellas Education Foundation honored 10 finalists at its annual Illuminate: Evening of Excellence....
Oldsmar man throws baby in stroller during ‘scuffle’ with father, deputies say
An Oldsmar man was arrested Wednesday after throwing an infant out of out of her stroller, deputies said.
Loose dog running along Tampa’s I-275 safe because of Florida Highway Patrol officer
On Wednesday morning, a stray dog was spotted in the median of Tampa’s I-275. The dog appeared frightened and avoided motorists’ gestures to be rescued. It had been early in the morning when a passerby notified authorities of the dog. Fortunately, Trooper Andrew Fuqua, with the Florida Highway Patrol, arrived at the...
Florida Horse Racing Deaths Hidden From Public View As Horses Keep Dying
After years of open reporting, Florida’s shift to a private federal system leaves the public in the dark while horses continue to suffer fatal injuries at major tracks. By Senior Staff Writer, Edmond Thorne for OmniCom MultiMedia.
Pinellas group home worker caught on video ‘excessively battering’ child with autism: PCSO
An employee at a group home and daycare in Largo was arrested Wednesday after being accused of child abuse.
Criminal targets second Tampa Bay business in imposter scheme
A criminal's scheme to pose as a legitimate local business and rip off consumers was first exposed earlier this month in a Better Call Behnken investigation.
Pinellas tourism hits $10B impact, funds $153M projects
Tourism continues to anchor Pinellas County’s economy, generating more than $10 billion in economic impact in 2025 while supporting roughly 100,000 jobs across hospitality, retail, transportation and related sectors. Beyond visitor spending, tourism is also driving significant reinvestment back into the county. In...
Buddy Brew is expanding across Southwest Florida
Tampa Bay's beloved coffee joint is making its first move into Pinellas and Sarasota counties.
Pinellas Park Police Foster Community Ties with Gift of Bicycle to Fifth Grader at...
The Pinellas Park Police Department recently provided a local fifth grader with a bicycle. The department said the gift came after a request from Principal Hamm of Skyview Elementary School, who identified the student’s need. Officer Johnson met with the student, King, to learn about his situation and his...
