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When the specter of a house fire looms, minutes and even seconds count—this is the stark reminder issued by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office in their latest effort to keep the community informed and prepared for such emergencies. A recent post on their social media urges that "If there’s a fire in your house, you...

Tampa Bay shines with women-owned gems that make everyday life feel a little more special. From chic boutiques to powerhouse design firms, these founders pour heart and hustle into every detail. You will find places to shop, sip, sweat, and celebrate while supporting local talent. Ready to discover your new favorite...

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. - A Tampa man is facing an attempted murder charge after shooting a motorcyclist in a Pinellas Park neighborhood early Thursday morning. The Pinellas Park Police Department said they arrested Barut Montijo, 34, after the shooting, which happened just after midnight in the 7100 block of 63rd Street...

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A Friday evening collision between a three-wheeled motorcycle and a sports car has left one man with life-threatening injuries. Pinellas County deputies responded to the intersection of East Woodlands Parkway and Tampa Road just before 6:40 p.m. on January 2. Investigators with the Major...

A Florida man found himself in handcuffs early Thursday morning after police say he turned a local road into a high-speed danger zone. Rafael Pola is facing charges after officers allegedly clocked him doing 100 mph in a 45 mph zone on Alt A1A, forcing patrol units to hit speeds of 120 mph just to intercept him.

The month of January is prime for silver trout and whiting in Tampa Bay. Both are fun to catch and they are easy to catch. Both species hug the bottom in deeper water, with boat channels and pockets between 10 and 20 feet of water holding them. Both readily take frozen shrimp. A jig head tipped with a piece of shrimp...

Following the death of a City of New Port Richey utility worker in September, an internal investigation has revealed numerous violations, including a lack of training and insufficient safety equipment, according to a confidential internal memo provided to News Channel 8.

Oldsmar— First responders were dispatched to a traffic crash at approximately 6:38 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the intersection of Tampa Road and East Lake Woodlands Parkway in Oldsmar. The crash reportedly involved a Slingshot three-wheeled vehicle and a red Chevrolet Corvette. The adult male operator of...

Adams Group, a North Port-based cabinet manufacturer and installer of interior casework, has acquired a Pinellas County firm. Mill-Rite Woodworking Company, which has its headquarters in Pinellas Park, is now part of the Sarasota County company. Mill-Rite focuses on high-end commercial applications of casework and...

A national aesthetics company specializing in laser hair removal is closing its corporate office in Tampa and terminating 255 employees. Ideal Image Development Corp. filed the layoff notice with the state of Florida recently, as required by the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act. Layoffs at...