Pinellas County Launches People First Hurricane Recovery Programs with $800M Federal Grant to Aid...
Relief is on the horizon for Pinellas County residents still grappling with the aftermath of multiple hurricanes, as applications for the People First Hurricane Recovery Programs went live on Monday. Funded by an $800 million federal grant, these programs aim to support the community's rebuild, targeting homeowners,...
Caught on camera: Hillsborough deputies outrun suspect trying to flee
TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) - A convicted felon is back behind bars after Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies say they caught him trying to flee while serving a warrant for his arrest. On Oct. 14, detectives attempted to take Chauncey Welch, 20, into custody in the area of North 16th Street...
Habitat for Humanity to build 100 affordable homes on former church site in Largo
An eight-acre property in Largo once home to the American Collegiate Academy will soon be redeveloped into an affordable housing community. Earlier this month, Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Gulfside purchased the site at 833 Wyatt Street for $4.75 million, with plans to construct 100 affordable townhomes. The...
Florida driver hits 3 Tampa kids who ran across street, killing 7-year-old: troopers
A 7-year-old girl died Sunday evening after she and two other children were hit by a truck on a Tampa road, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
No Kings protest in St. Petersburg
Hundreds of people crowded on the corners of 66th St. and 22nd Ave. in St. Petersburg Saturday morning as part of the nationwide “No Kings” protest. No Kings Media said St. Petersburg had over 2,000 RSVPs and estimated more attended across the area. Demonstrators at Tyrone Square dressed...
Teen dies after crash while riding his bike in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A 19-year-old died after he collided with a trailer being pulled by a truck in St. Petersburg. Caidyn Reese Knuth was riding his electric bike just after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of 32nd Avenue North and Hartford Street North. At the same time, a grey Ford F-150 pulling a lawn...
Owner stabbed after dog fight at Brandon apartment’s park: deputies
A dog owner was stabbed by another dog owner Sunday morning after their dogs got into a fight, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
Tampa Boy Hospitalized After Being Allegedly Struck By Car At Bus Stop
An 8-year-old boy was taken to a hospital Friday afternoon after he was allegedly struck by a vehicle while getting off a school bus in Tampa.
Man charged in Pinellas Park bank robbery
PINELLAS PARK — A Pinellas Park man has been charged with robbing a Wells Fargo bank this past weekend. Police officers took Marc Eliot Grace, 56, into custody Oct. 20. He was booked into the Pinellas County Jail on a charge of armed robbery. The robbery occurred at 10:15...
Tarpon Springs to host its 37th seafood festival featuring contests, music and food
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — Once again, Tarpon Springs will host a deliciously shellfish and salty event with free admission. Organizers of the event said the Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival will be back for its 37th year in Pinellas County. From Nov. 7-9, the seafood festival will take place at the Sponge Docks, located...

















