The Disappearance of Petro Kuqo
87 year old Petro Kuqo was last seen in Largo, Florida on December 12, 2025. He disappeared after walking out his his apartment on Oak Trail West around 9:00 am. Petro recently moved to Largo from Greece and has been diagnosed with dementia. He lives in an apartment at The Pointe at Clearwater, just off US 19 south...
St. Pete’s premier running lifestyle store announces mega-sized holiday footwear sale
Your New Year’s fitness goals just got a lot more affordable. 6 Laps, the popular footwear and apparel store opened by the team behind Fit2Run, just announced a flash sale: all footwear in the store is 20% off from December 26-29, with limited exclusions. The holiday sale makes it...
Retailers tap into AI to cut down on return fraud
ST PETERSBURG, Fla. — Return fraud is becoming a bigger problem for online retailers, and now companies are being forced to look at how they can crack down on the expensive issue. According to the National Retail Federation, retailers are expected to hit nearly $850 billion in returns after...
‘Walmart Grinch’ nabbed in Florida, allegedly tied to 33 shoplifting sprees nationwide
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — On Christmas Eve, Florida deputies arrested a man dubbed the "Walmart Grinch," who is allegedly linked to 33 shoplifting incidents across the country, racking up more than $29,000 in stolen merchandise. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office said that David Dean, who was previously wanted...
Indian Rocks Beach saying goodbye to free parking starting in January
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla. - A major change is on the horizon at one of Pinellas County’s most popular spots on the sand. Indian Rocks Beach is getting rid of free beach parking. From sunup to sundown, parking spots at Indian Rocks Beach were crowded with cars on Christmas...
Run, Teagan, run: Pasco man goes on a mission to unite America
If you've driven through the greater Tampa Bay region or Palm Beach County, you might have seen a shirtless man running with an American flag. Teagan "Pure Joy" McCoy is channeling his inner Forrest Gump. Unlike the iconic character portrayed by Tom Hanks, who "ran for no particular reason," McCoy...
13 Florida Restaurants Family-Owned For Four Generations That Still Stay Packed
There’s something magic about a place that’s been around long enough to outlive trends, scandals, and even a few hurricanes. In Florida, where the sun shines as fiercely as the spirit of its people, a dozen-and-a-half family-run restaurants have defied time. For four generations, these kitchens have simmered,...
Tampa Fire crews remain on duty this Christmas Day
While many families are celebrating Christmas at home, first responders across the Tampa Bay area are still on duty, answering calls and keeping communities safe.
Largo art, decor manufacturer completes $11.5 million expansion
What began as a small print shop is now a burgeoning artwork manufacturing conglomerate, with room to grow following multiple acquisitions and a $11.5 million expansion. Largo-based Wendover Art Group celebrated a 69,000-square-foot addition to its 130,000-square-foot corporate headquarters and manufacturing...
New Port Richey man faces up to 10 years in prison for social media...
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — A man from New Port Richey is now facing federal prison time after pleading guilty to sending threats to kill government officials, including a U.S. Cabinet member, through posts on social media. Department of Justice U.S. Attorney Greg Kehoe, from the Middle District of...
