Massage Parlor Visit Ends In Arrest Of Largo Man After Late-Night Crash In Pinellas...
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. – A Largo man is behind bars today after a reported sexual assault at a Pinellas Park massage parlor led to a police pursuit and a car crash. Adreon Javon Grant, 40, was arrested early Friday morning and faces multiple felony charges following the incident at Pure & Wellness Massage.
Samaritan’s Purse expands locations for Helene rebuild program
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Over a year after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of the Southeast and North Carolina, Samaritan’s Purse is expanding its rebuild program to help families still struggling. The organization announced it is adding 19 new locations across four different states. In Florida, those living in Perry,...
This Charming Farm Near St. Pete Has U-Pick Flowers, A Tree House, And A...
Tucked away in Terra Ceia, just a short drive from St. Petersburg, Ananda Farm offers families an escape into nature without leaving the Tampa Bay area. This 579 Ken Hubbard Road destination combines classic farm fun with creative play spaces that keep kids entertained for hours while parents relax with live music and local craft beverages. From bouncing on giant air pillows to exploring...
Shelby Nealy faces death for in-laws’ murders at sentencing
CLEARWATER, Fla. (Court TV) — A man convicted of killing his wife, his wife’s parents and his wife’s brother faces the death penalty at a sentencing scheduled for Friday. Shelby Nealy, 32, pleaded guilty to aggravated cruelty and first-degree murder charges in the deaths of Richard Ivancic, 71, Laura Ivancic, 59, and Nicholas Ivancic, 25, ... Read more »
Tampa Bay weighs in on high prices at the pump
People across the greater Tampa Bay region are frustrated at the gas pump. Average prices climbed above $4 a gallon last week and stayed there — marking the highest level since 2022. Fueling up her Pontiac Solstice at a Wawa on North Florida Avenue, Jeanette Brennan said she's feeling...
Florida Silver Alert Canceled: Missing New Port Richey Man Located Safe
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – Carlos Reyes has been located and is safe, according to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. ORIGINAL REPORT: Pasco Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help to find Carlos Reyes, a 68-year-old man who vanished Thursday evening. Authorities issued a Silver Alert after Reyes was last seen around 6:40 p.m. on April 9 in the vicinity of Potter...
Tampa Cop With 31 Years on Force Booted After On-Duty Alcohol Probe
The Tampa Police Department has fired a high-ranking officer after an internal review concluded he showed up to work under the influence of alcohol, abruptly ending a career that stretched more than 31 years. The dismissal comes as public scrutiny over how local departments handle officer misconduct remains high in Tampa and across the bay area.
Overnight Blasts Rock Tampa Complex, Residents Flee Swordfish Drive Blaze
The early-morning quiet on Swordfish Drive did not last long Thursday, as a series of explosions and a fast-moving fire ripped through a maintenance building at an apartment complex, forcing deputies to evacuate residents and drawing in Hillsborough County fire crews. Multiple 911 callers reported blasts just after 1:30 a.m., and deputies arrived to find the maintenance structure fully engulfed in...
HOAs are ‘out of control’: Tampa Bay voters vent to Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul...
Florida GOP gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner took his “Affordability Now” tour to Tampa Bay Thursday, where the conversation focused on property insurance rates, property taxes, and growing discontent with condominium and homeowners’ associations (HOAs). Florida voters have made clear over the past year that affordability is their top concern. In a University of North Florida survey last […] The post HOAs are ‘out of control...
2 injured, 2 in custody as investigation into Largo stabbing is underway
LARGO, Fla. (WFLA) — The Largo Police Department is investigating a stabbing after two people were injured in Largo on Friday. According to the department, both people were taken to a nearby hospital for their injuries. They are reportedly in stable but serious condition. Largo PD states that two suspects are currently in custody. Officers […]
