Hillsborough County, FL, China Star restaurant cited for 12 violations during recent inspection
China Star in Apollo Beach, Florida, received an administrative complaint recommendation following a routine food inspection by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. The inspection on July 1, 2025, found 12 violations, prompting the need for a follow-up inspection.
Hegseth, Donalds speak to young conservatives in Tampa
Turning Point USA is hosting its 2025 Student Action Summit at the Tampa Convention Center.
Teen rescued from suspected human traffickers
A missing 15-year-old girl has been located, and two suspected human traffickers are behind bars following a joint operation between the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Lakeland Police Department. Aaron Mesmer reports.
Teen arrested Florida after multiple vehicle break-ins reported: Sheriff
TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — A teen was arrested after he was accused of breaking into several vehicles in central Florida. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), on Thursday at 4:46 a.m., deputies responded to 13000 Kain Palms Court after they received reports of several vehicles were found with...
Man arrested in fatal hit-and-run
HILLSBOROUGH, Fla. (WWSB) - The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with a fatal crash that occurred in Riverview on the morning of July 4. At approximately 4:50 a.m., HCSO received a 911 call reporting a serious crash near the intersection of Providence Road and Bloomingdale Avenue....
Dunedin Emergency Services Respond to Gas Leak, Prompting Road Closure at Main Street and...
Residents and commuters in Dunedin faced unexpected disruption early this morning as emergency services responded to a reported gas leak. The City of Dunedin Florida - Government alerted the community through social media, advising that the leak occurred at the intersection of Main Street and Skinner Boulevard....
Silver Alert Issued for Missing 77-Year-Old Largo Man, Community Assistance Sought
A Silver Alert has been activated for Thomas Edward Hunter, a 77-year-old Largo man, according to details provided by local authorities today. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office describes Hunter as a white male, standing 6'4" and weighing 175 pounds, with hazel eyes and white hair. Footage last documented his...
Boustan Prepares for South Florida Debut
The Canadian-born brand has locations opening in Clearwater and Miami
Q Southern BBQ Looks to Be Headed to Oldsmar
Located in Dunedin, at 664 Main Street, Q Southern BBQ & Catering serves up “Cold Drinks. Good Friends. Great Barbecue.”. “At Q Southern BBQ, we believe in the art of barbecue,” says the restaurant’s website. With years of experience, our chefs craft each dish using authentic Southern recipes and the finest...
Pinellas officials face a tough crowd trying to get beach renourishment easements
After Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton pushed beach dunes into homes and businesses along Gulf Boulevard last year, you could think that property owners there would be lining up to back a planned sand renourishment. But instead, more than 130 property owners in an arc from Sand Key to Upham...