‘Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee’ identified as Tampa woman nearly 55 years after murder
Deputies in Sumter County announced Wednesday that "Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee" has been identified as a Tampa woman nearly 55 years after her murder.
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Teens Graduating from Citizens Academy Program
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office recently announced on social media that a new group of adolescents completed the Teen Citizens Academy this fall. According to a social media post, participants completed a curriculum that included firearm safety, supervised shooting practice, and courses in forensics and...
Fatal Morning Motorcycle Crash Shuts Down Northbound US-19 In Pinellas County
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) confirmed a fatal crash this morning has closed all northbound lanes of US-19 at Highlands Boulevard. The incident occurred at approximately 7:25 AM and involved a collision between a sedan and a motorcycle, creating significant traffic disruption for the...
Old Gas Station in Dunedin to Become New Dining Spot
An empty gas station at 2000 Bayshore Blvd. in Dunedin is set to transform into a new restaurant serving steak and sushi. This project marks a significant change for a location that's been unused on a bustling stretch of Bayshore Blvd. for some time. Jason Mickool, a local developer and...
Clearwater man arrested after ripping down Pride flag at St. Petersburg Starbucks
Tucker Alden Kemp. (Photo courtesy Pinellas County Jail.) ST. PETERSBURG | St. Petersburg police say 31-year-old Tucker Alden Kemp, of Clearwater, was arrested Oct. 22 for damaging the wall and Pride flag at the Starbucks on the 900 block of 4th Street. Kemp was offended by a Pride flag hanging...
1 hospitalized after stabbing at gas station, Pinellas Co deputies say
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA)—One person is hospitalized after a stabbing at a gas station on Ulmerton Road on Wednesday morning. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a stabbing at the 3400 block of Ulmerton Road around 1 a.m. According to deputies, a man was taken to the hospital for his injuries, and...
Motorcyclist Dies Following Crash on U.S. 19 in Palm Harbor
Palm Harbor – A motorcyclist died following a crash on U.S. 19 early Wednesday morning, October 29, 2025. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the collision occurred at approximately 7:25 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Highlands Boulevard. Troopers say a Kia Niro, driven by a 45-year-old...
Parents of missing Tampa toddler ‘grateful’ to be reunited with son, dog
A missing toddler is back safe and sound with his family following an intense search for him on Tuesday morning.
Tampa Bay area food pantry rescued by local moving company
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — An undeniable truth is that moving is stressful. “We've packed up most of this stuff," said Joanne Braccio, pointing to stacked boxes with food inside. She is the owner of Love Thy Neighbor FL food pantry and thrift in St. Petersburg. The nonprofit serves anyone...
Largo man charged after smashing nearly $500 worth of pumpkins
LARGO, Fla. (WFLA) — Last week, a Largo man chose an interesting strategy to cope with his anger: smashing pumpkins, and not the rock music variety. At around 1:15 a.m. on Oct. 21, Aaron Thompson, 31, made his way to the Target on Ulmerton Road with his sights set on the boxes of pumpkins the […]
