Tampa Bay Faces Highest Inflation Rates Among U.S. Cities In 2025
Tampa Bay is currently experiencing the highest inflation rates among major U.S. metropolitan areas, according to a recent WalletHub study analyzing changes in the Consumer Price Index across 23 cities.
Clearwater Community Invited To Weigh In On Ed Wright Park’s Future
CLEARWATER, Fla. – The City of Clearwater is holding a community meeting to gather public input on proposed renovations and improvements for Ed Wright Park. The meeting, which will be held in an open house format, is scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Ross Norton Recreation Center,...
St. Pete woman gets $1,500 credit on nearly $50,000 water bill, but questions remain
8 On Your Side is digging into St. Peterburg's water billing problems after a woman's bill hit nearly $50,000.
Pinellas County Sheriff To Follow New ‘Open Carry’ Ruling, But There Are Restrictions
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri has issued an updated statement, announcing his office will now follow guidance from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and cease enforcement of the state’s general ban on the open carry of firearms. This decision comes after the Attorney General...
St. Pete man arrested after father found shot to death with toddler in the...
A man was arrested Tuesday and charged with murder after a St. Petersburg father was fatally shot with his one-year-old daughter in the car.
12 Florida Buffets That Still Feel Like The ’90s (And Locals Love Them For...
Remember when buffets were the highlight of family dining? Florida still holds onto that magic with restaurants that transport you straight back to the 1990s. These beloved all-you-can-eat establishments maintain their charm with mirrored walls, neon signs, and food stations that stretch as far as the eye can see....
Tampa-St. Pete-Clearwater metro area among the most impacted by rising inflation, study says
TAMPA, Fla. — While inflation has affected families nationwide, the Tampa Bay metro area holds the number one spot on inflation impacting prices, according to a new study. Wallet-Hub published a "Changes in Inflation by City" study breaking down changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) across 23 metropolitan...
Man killed in Ybor City sports bar shooting identified
The Tampa Police Department have released the name of a man killed after a shooting at a Ybor City sports bar.
St. Pete motions to dismiss public sleeping suit filed by restaurant owner
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The city of St. Petersburg has responded to the public sleeping lawsuit filed by downtown restaurant owner Ronicca Whaley by asking a judge to dismiss it due to vague assertions. The city’s motion filed last month states, “The complaint warrants dismissal because it is replete...
Man charged after chasing deputy on Howard Frankland Bridge: affidavit
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A Gibsonton man is facing a felony charge after he chased an officer on the Howard Frankland Bridge, and later claimed he thought they were impersonating law enforcement. An affidavit from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said on Saturday at around 1:20 p.m., a deputy was responding...
