Former Pinellas Park police officer accused of traveling to meet 11-year-old
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (WFLA)— A former Pinellas Park police officer was arrested after traveling to meet an 11-year-old, officers said. The Pinellas Park Police Department started investigating Gary Mygdal, 73, on Sept. 4. During the investigation, officers determined that Mygdal engaged in inappropriate and sexually...
Tampa Bay area public schools see sharp enrollment decline
TAMPA, Fla. - School hallways in the Tampa Bay area are emptier than expected this fall. Pinellas County Schools have already lost about 4,000 students compared to last year, and Hillsborough reports a more than 7,000 student decline from last year. Because Florida funds public schools at $9,130 per student,...
St. Pete opens apartments designated for special needs, low-income residents
The City of St. Petersburg celebrated the opening of Founders Point Apartments on Thursday, designed for low-income individuals with special needs.
St. Pete residents to pay more on utilities after rate increase approval
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA)—The St. Petersburg City Council approved utility rate hikes during a public hearing Thursday night. The City Council considered adjustments to water, wastewater, reclaimed water, stormwater, and sanitation utility rates and charges for 2026. The rate changes will begin on October 1, 2025....
St. Pete woman’s $48K water bill, work order raise new questions about city meters
The St. Petersburg City Council is taking action to address the city's sky-high water bills.
Dog found locked in crate with string tied around neck near dumpster in Tampa...
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay said Thursday that a dog was found locked in a crate near a dumpster with a string tied around its neck.
St. Pete BBQ Staple to Close After 12-Year Run
After 12 years of feeding St. Petersburg's Grand Central District, Urban Brew & BBQ will shut down at 2601 Central Avenue. The last day on September 6th, 2025, will showcase a special "Urban's Last Dance" buffet for $12. Starting in a tiny spot at 1939 Central Avenue back in June...
FDOT introducing major Courtney Campbell Causeway project
TAMPA, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation District 7 is hosting a community meeting Thursday night to kick off its Project Development and Environmental Study for a major project on the Courtney Campbell Causeway from Clearwater to Tampa. The project is in its early planning stages but will...
Virentes Hospitality Group Bringing Shipley Do-Nuts to Clearwater
Virentes Partners Group, an expanding franchise group franchising brands like Sweet Paris and Saigon Hustle, has embarked on a project to open more than twenty outposts of specialty donut chain Shipley Do-Nuts. Their next stop? Clearwater, where a new Shipley will open at 4000 Ulmerton Road. “We’re in construction...
Florida’s Grouper Sandwich At This Beachside Spot Is Unforgettable And Will Keep You Coming...
Florida’s coastline is famous for its sun, sand, and endless beauty, but few delights capture the spirit of the shore like a fresh grouper sandwich. I stumbled upon this Gulf Coast treasure years ago during a spontaneous road trip to Clearwater Beach, and from that moment on, my idea of beach dining was forever...
