Pasco County Residents Asked to Help Locate Missing Port Richey Man
Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for Carl Mealman Jr., a 37-year-old man who is missing and considered endangered. Mealman was last seen on November 28, 2024, at about 8:30 p.m. in the Oldham Road area of Port Richey. He is 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighs 190 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes.
Tampa Woman Arrested for DUI After Rollover Crash on I-275 Leaves Highway Partially Blocked
TAMPA, FLORIDA — A 29-year-old Tampa woman was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) after a late-night rollover crash that disrupted traffic along Interstate 275 on Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers identified the driver as Emily Frances Diaz, who was behind the wheel of...
In Support of USF Students: Hundreds Unite for Muslim Prayer – A Spirited Discussion
wusf.org - 11/25/2025 10:19:44 PM. A few days ago, an incident occurred at the Marshall Student Center where over 200 people gathered in support of the Muslim Student Association. The students had been harassed by three men who are now facing hate crime charges. The men had disrupted a prayer session by shouting...
Man arrested in Gulfport hit-and-run that left 2 injured: police
A man was arrested on Sunday in connection with a hit-and-run that left two people injured in Gulfport.
What’s Florida’s Longest Bike Trail?
Florida's Longest Bike Trail: The Coast-to-Coast Connector. Currently under development, the Coast to Coast Connector is set to span an impressive 250 miles across Central Florida, linking the communities of St. Petersburg on the Gulf Coast to Titusville on the Atlantic Coast. Upon completion, it will offer cyclists...
Tampa Police Officer Charged with Domestic Violence, on Leave Pending Investigation
A Tampa police officer, Steven Barber, was arrested following domestic violence charges sparked by an off-duty incident. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has charged Barber with domestic battery by strangulation, domestic violence battery, and false imprisonment. The incident, which reportedly took place on...
AI and robotics could boost Florida agriculture by 35% by 2030, UF researcher says
Artificial intelligence and robots have potential to boost agricultural production — and their possibilities are only beginning, a University of Florida (UF) researcher told the Florida Senate last week. UF broke ground this month on the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture at the Gulf Coast...
New owner explains abrupt closure of St. Petersburg preschool
Following the abrupt closure of a St. Petersburg preschool earlier this week, parents and former staff returned Friday to collect belongings — but only under the supervision of law enforcement.
3 hospitalized in bicycle–motorcycle crash, Clearwater police say
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Clearwater police say three people were taken to the hospital, including one with possibly life-threatening injuries, after a motorcycle and bicycle crashed on Friday. What we know: — According to the Clearwater Police Department, officers are at the scene on Drew Street near North Myrtle Avenue.
St. Pete closing in on downtown trail purchase
TAMPA, Fla. — St. Petersburg is one step closer to buying a tract of railroad land to convert into a trail downtown, connecting the historic gas plant district to the Pinellas Trail. “The City of St. Petersburg and CSX have been duking it out, but they were able to...
