Pinellas plans to close schools as enrollment continues to decline
LARGO, Fla. - Nearly 4,000 fewer students are enrolled in Pinellas County public schools this year compared to last. Due to that drop, and the predicted population of school-aged kids in the county remaining flat, school leaders said they’re forced to make long-term changes. "Let me be clear, the...
Satirical AND TRUE: Human Remains Discovered in Luggage at Tampa Airport.
So, you’ve heard the old saying about having skeletons in your closet? Well, apparently in Tampa, we’ve upgraded to skeletons in your Samsonite. Because nothing says “welcome to Florida” quite like finding part of a human skull wrapped in tin foil next to your socks and toothbrush.
‘It’s a mess!’ New rules cause confusion over COVID vaccine in Florida
The restricted new rules have prompted a wave of confusion among medical professionals and pharmacies, with some of Florida’s most popular drugstores holding off on offering the shot.
Pastors arrested for blocking state officials from painting over mural
Two pastors were arrested in St. Petersburg after attempting to block state crews from covering up a Black History Matters street mural outside the Woodson African American Museum of Florida. The mural The Florida Department of Transportation sent crews around 8 p.m. to paint over the mural, part of a statewide...
Tampa Bay Black Authors Expo returns this weekend | Rooted in Progress
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The 4th Annual Tampa Bay Black Authors Expo is back this weekend! This year’s theme is “Keeping Black Lit Alive.” 23 authors will showcase their work— celebrating Black voices and stories. Joining us on this episode of Rooted in Progress is one of the featured guests for the event, poet Troy […]
Woman showered, cleaned up scene after murdering boyfriend but opened the door with blood...
A Florida woman is behind bars after she allegedly killed her boyfriend and tried to clean up the scene and take a shower only to have blood on her face when cops knocked on her door. The post Woman showered, cleaned up scene after murdering boyfriend but opened the door with blood on face when cops showed up:...
Universal guest dies after being unresponsive during ride
A guest died on a ride at Universal after he became unresponsive, according to park officials.
RV dealership to lay off 76, shutter Tampa headquarters
Lazydays RV, in conjunction with an announcement earlier this week that it signed a letter of intent to be sold, is laying off 76 employees and shuttering its headquarters in Tampa. The layoffs at the RV dealership, expected to take place on or around Nov. 16, were announced Tuesday and...
Hundreds of affordable housing units open in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)—More than 350 units are now open at the Marquee Square Apartments, as the city’s housing action plan reveals an even greater need for future housing. The City of Tampa held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to celebrate the opening of the transformative mixed-income development on the site of...
Five Florida Men Arrested After Vigilante Sting Operation Turns Violent
Five young Florida men face criminal charges after attacking and humiliating a man during a To Catch a Predator-style sting operation they recorded for profit. The incident occurred around 2 AM Friday at a Largo residence where the victim expected to meet a minor. The attackers forced him onto a couch, yelling "sit...
