5 Plants That Ants Love (and You Won’t Want to Plant Around Your House...
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More ›. Are ants attacking your landscaping plants? “Ants in your garden can be a real nuisance, especially when you see them crawling all over your flowers and plants that you put so much effort into keeping...
$1 million Powerball ticket winner sold in Florida
FLORIDA — The historic Powerball jackpot was finally claimed Saturday night, with winners in Missouri and Texas splitting the $1.787 billion prize, the second largest in U.S. history. The only larger jackpot was a $2.04 billion prize won in California in 2022. The winning numbers were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, with a...
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
