‘World’s Largest Rubber Duck’ coming to Clearwater
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A special visitor will be making an appearance in downtown Clearwater in January, and you won’t be able to miss it. The “World’s Largest Rubber Duck” is set to visit Coachman Park from Jan. 9 through Jan. 26, the city of Clearwater shared on Friday.
Your license plate could be breaking Florida law
On October 1, 2025, a new law was put into place that prohibits any coverings, tints, or frames that obscure your plate.
St. Petersburg Woman Charged in Six-Figure Embezzlement Case at Pinellas HVAC Company
A longtime controller for a Pinellas County air-conditioning firm has been accused of embezzling more than $100,000 from the business, according to an arrest warrant and sworn complaint filed on December 4, 2025, in the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court. The warrant identifies Lisa Marie Warner, 55, of St. Petersburg, who...
New Tampa gym, pickleball center dissolves after collecting membership fees
Pickleball is growing in popularity across the Tampa Bay area, but now, dozens of customers of a not-yet-opened indoor pickleball business say they paid membership deposits, only to find that the company has disconnected its phone line.
Massive Motorcycle Toy Run Taking Over 49th Street In St. Petersburg Sunday
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Drivers in Pinellas County should expect a sea of chrome and heavy traffic delays this Sunday morning as motorcycles claim a major thoroughfare for a good cause. The annual Bert’s Barracuda Harley-Davidson Toy Run is set for Dec. 7, bringing rolling road closures to 49th...
Pasco Residents Can Now Apply for Housing Assistance After Recent Hurricanes
Pasco County’s Office of Disaster Recovery and Resources is accepting applications for the Better Future Individual Housing Program. The program helps residents repair, rebuild, or replace homes damaged by Hurricanes Idalia, Helene, and Milton. It now covers more people who are still displaced. Residents can apply...
Gun Stockpile & Heirlooms: Brandon, Tampa Men Arrested For Florida Keys Trailer Heist
TAMPA, Fla. – Two Tampa Bay area men are behind bars facing high bonds after investigators say they tracked them from the Florida Keys to a storage unit in Tampa, uncovering a haul of stolen firearms and family treasures. Authorities in Hillsborough County arrested Carlos A. Cortes Pedraza, 53,...
Inmate Dies Suddenly Less Than Hour After Return To Pinellas County Jail
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Detectives are investigating the death of a 56-year-old inmate who collapsed just minutes after returning to the Pinellas County Jail from a hospital visit late Wednesday night. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Matthew Marchione was pronounced dead at 11:01 p.m. on December 3, less than...
Southern Spear Strikes Again: 4 Killed As U.S. Targets Drug Vessel In Pacific
A U.S. military operation directed by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth intercepted and destroyed a suspected drug trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific on Thursday, leaving four people dead. The strike, carried out by Joint Task Force Southern Spear, marks the 22nd such engagement under Hegseth’s command and pushes...
Places This Week: A Park Street estate on the market
An estate with 10,291 square feet of living space at 320 Park Street S., St. Petersburg has entered the market with a list price of $3.995 million. The 0.95-acre property is situated within the Pasadena corridor and adjacent to the Jungle Prada district. Completed in 1925, the two-building property once...
