Tampa Seafood Restaurant to Open
A Tampa restaurant will open its second location at the site of the former Andrew’s Coffee, on South Florida Avenue, the company announced on its website. 5-Star Seafood says it will open in Lakeland at 3601 Florida Ave. S., “soon.”. The Tampa restaurant is open seven days a...
Man arrested near Tampa after trying to escape through sewer
TAMPA, FLA. (WSVN) - A man was arrested by police near Tampa after trying to escape underground through the sewer. Deputies were searching for a suspected thief near Tampa when he went underground to hide. Authorities used a drone to track down the man, which detected him as he tried...
St. Pete program teaches students the practice of African storytellers
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The best way to ensure history is preserved is by educating the next generation. That’s the approach a local nonprofit is taking with a program they launched this summer with their program called Our Voices Griot Youth Program. A "griot" is defined as a...
Suspect arrested after alleged mid-flight bomb threat caused emergency landing
Taj Malik Taylor faces charges for making a false bomb threat on Allegiant Air flight 1023, telling another passenger his laptop was an explosive device.
Man dies after crashing car into truck at gas pump in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - St. Petersburg police are investigating a deadly crash that happened Tuesday morning. Investigators say Johnnie Miller, 63, was driving a Chevrolet Malibu in the parking lot of the Circle K at 10600 Roosevelt Boulevard N. when he collided with a parked Toyota Tacoma at a gas pump, then drove...
Families still living in flood-prone mobile home park despite county efforts
After weekend rain, the streets of Twin City mobile home park off Gandy Boulevard are flooded again.
New Port Richey Woman Vanishes, Pasco Deputies Seek Public’s Help
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – Pasco Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Patricia Foord, a 51-year-old woman who has been missing since May 10th. Concerns are growing for Foord’s safety as investigators continue their search efforts. Foord, described as 5’10” tall and...
1 dead after firearm ‘discharges unintentionally’: TPD
A man died Monday night after he and a friend were handling a gun when it unintentionally went off, the Tampa Police Department said.
Broke N Board in Pinellas County, FL, was found with 28 violations in recent...
A Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation inspection of Broke N Board found 28 violations at the Redington Shores restaurant, including five high-priority infractions that could contribute directly to foodborne illness. The popular local seafood establishment at 35 182 Ave W in Pinellas County...
Church vandalism results in arrest
A 911 call about a man defacing a church and throwing rocks at cars draws a Sheriff’s Deputy response. Upon arrival, the suspect threatens to shoot the deputy and gets arrested. In a search, the man is found to be in possession of drugs, drug paraphernalia and bullets. PINELLAS...
