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...
St. Pete family displaced by sewage flooding face homelessness
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A St. Petersburg family, whose house was flooded twice last year when the sewer system in their Disston Heights neighborhood backed up and overflowed from their toilet, received a notice on Thursday from Pinellas County to vacate the Seminole RV they’ve been temporarily living in.
St. Petersburg Man Killed in Gandy Boulevard Crash, Driver Arrested for DUI
ST. PETERSBURG – A 43-year-old St. Petersburg man died early Saturday morning following a crash on Gandy Boulevard. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the crash occurred on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at approximately 3:05 a.m. A Chevy Silverado, driven by 36-year-old Robert Chase Self of Conroe, Texas,...
Villagers given additional time to bring home into compliance
Owners of a home at 3070 Loyola Court in the Perdido Villas in the Village of Pinellas were given an extra week by the Community Development District 9 board to correct violations because of progress they’ve made. The home, owned by Aron and Roberta Podell, was cited for overgrown...
Unsettled weather pattern through the weekend
An elongated area of low pressure has settled in over the Eastern Gulf and Florida and will support chances for scattered rain & storms throughout the weekend. While most of the Bay area will start off quiet, some spots may see some early morning rain & storms. By the early afternoon, spotty showers look to […]
Florida Authorities Arrest 10 In Multi-County Diesel Fuel Theft Ring
Florida law enforcement officials have arrested 10 people and are seeking an 11th suspect in connection with a large-scale diesel fuel theft operation allegedly spanning multiple counties and totaling $650,000.
Tampa Man Gets Life In Prison for Murder Over Stolen Socks
TAMPA, Fla. – A 31-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Tuesday for the 2024 killing of a young man he accused of stealing socks. Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Judge Lyann Goudie handed down the sentence to Jerome Alexander Parker after a jury...
The Blackened Grouper Sandwich At This Down-Home Restaurant In Florida Is So Good, You’ll...
In the charming coastal town of Dunedin, where the Gulf breeze carries the scent of salt and sunshine, there’s a little blue building where seafood dreams come true and the blackened grouper sandwich has been known to cause spontaneous sighs of happiness. Olde Bay Cafe sits unassumingly on the...
Holiday Man Fatally Struck By Port Richey Driver On US-19 In Pinellas County
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A 57-year-old Holiday man was killed Friday night after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross US-19. The incident occurred at approximately 9:27 PM at the intersection of Dolly Bay Drive. According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), a BMW...