St. Pete city council votes to raise utility rates starting in October
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Pete homeowners are bracing for a nearly double-digit utility rate increase. Thursday night, St. Petersburg City Council approved raising water, sewer and trash bills another 9% on average as the city fast-tracks long-overdue upgrades. For most people in the city, that means an extra...
Man accused of shooting at Hillsborough County deputies takes the stand
TAMPA - The man who's accused of shooting at Hillsborough County deputies outside his home in 2021 took the stand on Friday. Harold Lewis testified during his own Stand Your Ground hearing, saying he fired his gun strictly in defense. The backstory:. Lewis is charged with attempted murder of a...
‘Unimaginable tragedy’: 2 people dead after murder-suicide at Valrico home, deputies say
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said it is investigating a "murder-suicide" after two people were found dead at a home in Valrico. Just before 9:30 a.m. Thursday, deputies say they received a call from a man stating that "he did something bad and that he was sorry." They then...
‘The arts bring people to Pinellas County’: Artists react to Creative Pinellas funding cut
Many people in the Pinellas County arts community said they are shocked and angered after Thursday night's commission meeting.
Mordecai Walker, St. Pete educator, Realtor, dies at 101
ST. PETERSBURG — With a mind like a steel trap, Mordecai Walker documented his remarkable life story and received his roses before closing his eyes in death on Sunday, August 17. He left the community with a treasure trove of historical accounts and a splendid example of how to live one’s life.
Florida’s Controversial 50 Years of History With Scientology
Decades after its covert arrival, the Church of Scientology remains a dominant force in downtown Clearwater, sparking renewed tensions over land, influence, and transparency. By Senior Staff Writer, Edmond Thorne: 09/06/2025 14:30 EST.
Mulberry Walmart Earring Escapade: Tampa Woman Apprehended With A Flair For Fashion
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – What began as a shoplifting attempt at the Mulberry Walmart turned into a dramatic chase on Friday, ending with the arrest of a 34-year-old Tampa woman with a history of similar offenses. According to a report from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), deputies were...
Florida AG going after employer of illegal U-turn driver
TAMPA, Fla. - During a press conference on Thursday in Tampa alongside Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister who announced the dismantling of a diesel theft
Landlord says longtime tenant fell and could not do yard work
No fines were imposed by Community Development District 10 supervisors in a deed compliance case against the owners of a home at 2107 Aber Lane in the Ventura Villas in the Village of Hillsborough. Although the property was cited twice earlier this year for violations, a Sept. 2 inspection found...
Two abandoned dogs now available for adoption
TAMPA - Two malnourished dogs surrendered last month have recovered and are now available for adoption. Hope and Spirit, who were turned in with their mother underweight, have been given a clean bill of health and are looking for their forever home. The Humane Society of Tampa Bay said, "These...
