St. Petersburg Man Killed in Gandy Boulevard Crash, Driver Arrested for DUI
ST. PETERSBURG – A 43-year-old St. Petersburg man died early Saturday morning following a crash on Gandy Boulevard. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the crash occurred on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at approximately 3:05 a.m. A Chevy Silverado, driven by 36-year-old Robert Chase Self of Conroe, Texas,...
Villagers given additional time to bring home into compliance
Owners of a home at 3070 Loyola Court in the Perdido Villas in the Village of Pinellas were given an extra week by the Community Development District 9 board to correct violations because of progress they’ve made. The home, owned by Aron and Roberta Podell, was cited for overgrown...
Unsettled weather pattern through the weekend
An elongated area of low pressure has settled in over the Eastern Gulf and Florida and will support chances for scattered rain & storms throughout the weekend. While most of the Bay area will start off quiet, some spots may see some early morning rain & storms. By the early afternoon, spotty showers look to […]
Florida Authorities Arrest 10 In Multi-County Diesel Fuel Theft Ring
Florida law enforcement officials have arrested 10 people and are seeking an 11th suspect in connection with a large-scale diesel fuel theft operation allegedly spanning multiple counties and totaling $650,000.
Tampa Man Gets Life In Prison for Murder Over Stolen Socks
TAMPA, Fla. – A 31-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Tuesday for the 2024 killing of a young man he accused of stealing socks. Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Judge Lyann Goudie handed down the sentence to Jerome Alexander Parker after a jury...
The Blackened Grouper Sandwich At This Down-Home Restaurant In Florida Is So Good, You’ll...
In the charming coastal town of Dunedin, where the Gulf breeze carries the scent of salt and sunshine, there’s a little blue building where seafood dreams come true and the blackened grouper sandwich has been known to cause spontaneous sighs of happiness. Olde Bay Cafe sits unassumingly on the...
Holiday Man Fatally Struck By Port Richey Driver On US-19 In Pinellas County
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A 57-year-old Holiday man was killed Friday night after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross US-19. The incident occurred at approximately 9:27 PM at the intersection of Dolly Bay Drive. According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), a BMW...
Oldsmar man charged with DUI, meth possession after falling asleep at Spring Hill intersection
SPRING HILL, Fla. — An Oldsmar man is facing drug and DUI charges after deputies said they found him asleep behind the wheel of his car at a red light on Monday, Sept. 1. Hernando County deputies responded shortly before 8 p.m. to the intersection of Commercial Way and Berkeley Manor Boulevard, where they found Jason...
Man accused of abusing a child for multiple years inside his home
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. - A Pinellas Park man is behind bars after police say he had been sexually abusing a child at his home for several years. The investigation by Pinellas Park police began after an 11-year-old student at Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School said they were being sexually abused by a family member.
Tampa-based Human Smuggling Ring Dismantled: 12 Arrests Announced by Attorney General Pam Bondi
In a significant crackdown on human smuggling, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced in Tampa the arrest of 12 individuals connected to a "massive illegal smuggling ring." The operation, underscored by a series of law enforcement actions, was brought to light during Bondi's appearance in the city this week, as...