Report details prominent cities for human trafficking in Florida
Researchers at the University of South Florida estimate there were 200,000 victims of sex trafficking in the state in 2024. A research lab at the university developed what it called a “first-of-its-kind” report, commissioned by the state, looking at the prevalence of trafficking in the Sunshine State. In addition,...
Missing 6-year-old in New Port Richey found dead, deputies say
The 6-year-old boy who was missing in New Port Richey was found dead, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office announced.
The Crab Fries At This No-Fuss Restaurant In Florida Are So Good, They’re Worth...
Nestled along Poinsettia Avenue in Clearwater, Frenchy’s Saltwater Cafe has mastered the art of seafood simplicity that somehow manages to be utterly transcendent. The vibrant exterior of Frenchy’s looks like what would happen if a rainbow and a fishing boat had a baby. Multicolored fish decorations dance along...
Former Bucs kicker Martin Gramatica helps Habitat for Humanity build home for veteran
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Martin Gramatica and members of his family teamed up with Habitat for Humanity on Wednesday to work on building a new home in St. Petersburg.
2 hospitalized after shooting, car crash: St. Pete police
The St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) said it is investigating a car crash where one person was found shot inside a vehicle.
Duke Energy contractor electrocuted in Largo
A Duke Energy contractor was taken to the hospital Thursday after he was electrocuted, according to Largo authorities.
Tampa man spends retirement investigating criminal cases for free
After a storied career working as a financial crimes investigator for the FBI, Stephen Firestone is uniquely suited for his job as head of the West Hillsborough County office of Seniors Vs. Crime, an initiative under the Florida Attorney General's Office.
Tampa woman indicted for first-degree murder in overdose death hopes for bond
Counsel for a Tampa woman facing the possible death penalty in a Collier County overdose death is asking the court to set bond, decrying the accused's absence of a criminal history. Kiomaris Moore, 27, has remained in custody at the Collier County Jail without bond since her Dec. 10 arrest, according to court...
Pinellas County, FL, Restaurants with the most violations in June 2025; One cited for...
One restaurant faced temporary closure among 14 establishments cited for the most violations during June 2025 inspections across Pinellas County. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted 220 inspections throughout the county in the past month, with 150 restaurants passing their initial...
2 injured after gunfire breaks out on roadway, leads to crash: St. Pete police
Two people were taken to the hospital Thursday after gunfire broke out on a Pinellas County road, police said.
