Tampa jury convicts leader of Columbian drug trafficking operation
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The leader of a Columbian drug trafficking organization has been convicted by a Tampa jury, the Department of Justice said Tuesday. A jury found Celso Navarro Diaz, 65, of Columbia, guilty of conspiring to import more than five kilograms of cocaine into the United States. He faces a second count...
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Sheriff Chronister’s 34 Years of Dedicated Service to the...
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office celebrated Sheriff Chronister’s 34th anniversary, honoring his decades of service, leadership, and dedication to public safety. The agency highlighted his steady guidance and commitment to community trust as key contributions that have shaped the department and supported its...
St. Pete ‘super speeder’ arrested for DUI, accused of hitting 101 mph on Howard...
A 32-year-old St. Petersburg man was clocked at 101 mph on the Howard Frankland Bridge before leading troopers on a high-speed chase, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say Deandre Bradford drove recklessly, veered into oncoming traffic and showed signs of impairment. An open container was found, and...
Mexican National Sentenced for Trafficking Narcotics in Tampa Bay Area
A Mexican national was sentenced for trafficking narcotics in the Tampa Bay area. The post Mexican National Sentenced for Trafficking Narcotics in Tampa Bay Area appeared first on West Orlando News .
Localtopia spreads the love to 300+ local businesses
Localtopia returned for its 13th year in a row, showing love to local businesses in St Petersburg in its biggest one yet.
Eckerd’s surge in alligator sightings sparks growing campus safety concerns
The fall saw an increase in alligator sightings on Eckerd College’s campus, with a large alligator spotted in the front pond near the McArthur Gym and another smaller one seen in Fox Pond. But students may not know how to treat them right. Alligators are common at Eckerd, whether...
Indian Rocks Beach Approves Paid Parking Program To Fund Hurricane Recovery
Indian Rocks Beach city commissioners approved a paid parking pilot program Tuesday night. All 182 beach access spots will become paid spaces. The commission voted 5-0 to pass the ordinance, wiping out the last free beachfront parking in Pinellas County. Parking will cost $4.50 per hour from 8 a.m. to...
Dead & Co.’s Oteil Burbridge is coming to play Dunedin Brewery’s Spring Beer Jam
Ripples of Bob Weir’s death are still reverberating, and as Deadheads keep truckin’ there are still songs to help them find home. Expect Oteil Burbridge to play quite a few of them when he does an intimate gig in Dunedin next month. Undisputed royalty in the jam band world, the 61-year-old bassist is a founding […] ...
Tarpon Springs High’s show choir premieres ‘Howling Hearts’ before road competitions
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. - Tarpon Springs High School’s show choir is about to take its 2026 competition show on the road. But first, there’s one chance to see it at home. Students are getting ready to premiere Howling Hearts during a send-off concert on Tuesday, February 17. School leaders say it will be the only local...
Tampa, FL Tornado Risk: Damaging Winds Sunday Afternoon With Cold Front
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Tampa, FL – Severe storms are expected to develop across parts of Florida on Sunday afternoon and continue into the overnight hours as a cold front pushes through the state. According to the National...
