Tarpon Springs teen retrieves cross in 120th annual Epiphany celebration
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. (WFLA) — A Tarpon Springs teenager retrieved the cross in the Greek Orthodox Church’s 120th annual Epiphany celebration on Tuesday. 18-year-old Athos Karistinos was hoisted into the air and carried to the nearby church following the ceremony, in which over 70 boys ages 16 to 18 dove into the...
Student threatens to ‘shoot up’ Clearwater cosmetology school over dress code violation: PCSO
A cosmetology student was arrested Monday after she threatened to "shoot up" her school over a dress code violation, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said.
Dine out in Pinellas County, Florida: Restaurants cited for the most violations in December...
The dining community in Pinellas County relies heavily on local restaurants to maintain strict food safety standards daily. When these establishments fail to do so, it not only compromises individual customers but also erodes public trust in the entire local food industry.
St. Pete police looking for masked robbers who pepper-sprayed CVS clerks
Two masked robbers made their getaway Monday night after dousing the clerks at a CVS with pepper spray, St. Pete police said.
We bought a $310,000 historic home in cash—take a look inside
In 2020, Tyler and Lindsey Dobson began upcycling furniture they found on the street to furnish their home in St. Petersburg, Florida. That side hustle grew into flipping entire homes, eventually earning them hundreds of thousands of dollars along the way. Today, they’re living mortgage-free and renovating a 1934...
Treasure Island commissioner says several other commissioners are ‘under investigation’
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — The Treasure Island commissioner says several other commissioners are "under investigation." Commissioner Chris Clark says he's working with law enforcement about possible corruption aimed at getting him fired from his regular job and to resign. There’s more drama in Treasure Island after one...
Tampa Bay’s first Moe’s BBQ opens in Seminole this month
One of the Southeast’s most popular barbecue spots is making its Tampa Bay debut. Moe’s Original BBQ, which first rose to fame in Alabama, is opening Jan. 12 at Bardmoor Promenade in Seminole, located at 10801 Starkey Road. The award-winning fast-casual chain is known for its in-house smoked...
Chipotle to replace Krispy Kreme on 4th Street North in St. Pete
After more than a decade of serving hot doughnuts on 4th Street, St. Petersburg’s only Krispy Kreme location is set to close. Chipotle Mexican Grill, the fast-casual chain known for burritos and bowls, will replace the Krispy Kreme at 9100 4th Street North. According to a newly filed application...
Largo man charged with Clearwater bank robberies
TAMPA, Florida - Shannon Luster, a 49-year-old from Largo, has been arrested and charged with bank robbery, according to United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe. If convicted, Luster faces up to 20 years in federal prison. The criminal complaint alleges that Luster robbed two Clearwater banks at gunpoint, with...
Clearwater Teen Involved In Fatal Crash That Claimed Life Of Holiday Motorcyclist On US-19
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A collision on Monday evening involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle has left a Holiday man dead, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers were dispatched to the scene on US-19 south of Alderman Road around 6:40 p.m. on January 5, 2026. According...

















