Pinellas County, FL – Scam Alert: Fake QR Codes Placed in Public Areas, Deputies...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Clearwater, FL – Residents across Pinellas County are being urged to use caution today after the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning about a growing scam involving fake QR codes placed in...
ER Doctors warn of e-bike dangers as serious injuries spike, crashes increase around Tampa...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Doctors at Orlando Health in Pinellas County said they see e-bike and e-scooter-related injuries every single day in their emergency room, and they warn it’s more serious than people might think. What we know:. Dr. Traci Ryan works in emergency medicine at Orlando Health Bayfront...
Driver switches license plate prior to second traffic stop in The Villages
A driver with a suspended license switched the license plate on his vehicle prior to his second traffic stop in the same day in The Villages. Raymond William Fletcher, 49, of Tampa, had been pulled over early Tuesday morning in a Nissan Altima and was issued a criminal citation for driving while license suspended,...
Judge gives life sentence to man who rammed semi-truck into Tampa nightclub
A Hillsborough County judge sentenced Dylan Fogel to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of killing Giovanni Soto when he crashed a semi-truck into a Tampa strip club in August 2024.
People Drive From All Over Florida For The Unbeatable Deals At This Gigantic Flea...
In the heart of Tampa Bay, where Florida sunshine meets bargain-hunting bliss, the Oldsmar Flea Market stands as a monument to the art of the deal and the joy of discovery. This isn’t just shopping – it’s a full-blown treasure hunt that draws visitors from every corner of the Sunshine State.
Central Florida Man Arrested for Stealing Fire Engine, Causing Hit-and-Run
A Central Florida man was arrested for stealing a fire engine and causing a hit-and-run crash. Tampa Police officers quickly recovered the stolen fire engine and arrested the suspect after the incident. Preliminary information suggested that at approximately 9:25am, 59-year-old Warren Scudder stole the local fire...
Walmart drones are buzzing outside Atlanta
Starting Wednesday, six Walmart stores on the outskirts of Atlanta are offering drone delivery as an option for those last-minute purchases. Why it matters: Shifting small package deliveries to the sky could help ease road congestion and cut tailpipe emissions — not to mention enabling shoppers to get their purchases...
Gun Discovered in Student’s Backpack at Northeast High School; No Threats Made, Investigation Ongoing
St. Petersburg – Northeast High School principal Hernandez sent a communication to parents and guardians on Tuesday afternoon informing them that an 11th-grade student was found in possession of a firearm on campus at the end of the school day. The message stated that the student “showed signs of...
Ybor Heights community helps neighbor track down stolen dogs
TAMPA, Fla. - A Tampa dog owner is thankful for her Ybor Heights community after her neighbors worked together to track down her stolen dogs. "My family and I are super grateful for the neighbors we have!" dog owner, Nelly Gonzalez, told FOX 13. "Who would have thought a neighborhood would come together to help find...
Honeymoon Island Bluegrass Festival returns to Dunedin this weekend
Honeymoon Island Bluegrass Festival returns to Dunedin, Florida on Dec. 6, 2025. The post Honeymoon Island Bluegrass Festival returns to Dunedin this weekend appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
