DNA Links Madeira Beach Man to 1980 Tampa Killing, Prosecutors Say
More than four decades after Charles Barnes was found stabbed in his East Okaloosa Avenue home, a Madeira Beach man is now at the center of the long-cold Tampa murder case. Robert Paul Bear, a Madeira Beach resident, appeared in a Tampa courtroom Thursday after a grand jury indicted him in connection with the 1980...
SWFMD urges year-round water conservation as aquifer levels fall below normal
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Southwest Florida Water Management District is urging year-round water conservation after its February water resources update showed below-normal aquifer levels across much of its service area. “Water levels may rise and fall, but our water resources remain limited,” the district said. As...
66-Year-Old Man Struck And Killed In Pinellas Park Crosswalk Collision
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. – Pinellas Park police are investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred on March 5, 2026, in the 3800 block of 70th Avenue North. At approximately 7:40 PM, 66-year-old Bryon Tavenner was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the street. The investigation determined that...
Roof collapses due to fire at Pinellas Park auto shop
Firefighters are battling a fire at an auto repair shop in Pinellas Park.
11 Florida Restaurants Serving Italian Dishes That Are Pure Culinary Gold
If you’ve ever dreamed of tasting Italy without hopping on a plane, Florida has some incredible spots that bring the old country straight to your plate. From flaky, golden calzones in Miami to silky pasta dishes in charming coastal towns, I’ve spent countless hours exploring local Italian restaurants and chasing the...
Tampa Bay rivers no longer source for drinking water due to severe drought
Due to persistent severe drought conditions, Tampa Bay Water announced that water from rivers is no longer viable as a source for the drinking water supply in the surrounding area.
Silver Alert Issued for Missing Largo Woman
LARGO — Deputies from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office have issued a Silver Alert for 69-year-old Valerie Renee Varner. According to deputies, Varner was last seen Thursday, March 5, 2026, around 2:00 p.m. at 11520 110th Street in unincorporated Largo. Investigators believe she left her residence on a black Sun...
WATCH: K-9 chases, catches fleeing Tampa man during prowler call, deputies say
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Hillsborough County K-9 caught a Tampa man who stole items from multiple vehicles in Tampa on Feb. 27, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. HCSO posted a video on Facebook on Friday, showing the aviation unit and deputies as they responded to a prowler call. The aviation...
Twin Sisters Taken Into Custody After Throwing Chihuahua From Moving SUV in Florida
The police arrested twin sisters after a Chihuahua was thrown out of their moving SUV. The post Twin Sisters Taken Into Custody After Throwing Chihuahua From Moving SUV in Florida appeared first on MotorBiscuit .
Clearwater Woman Arrested After Stabbing on 49th Street N
A stretch of 49th Street N in Clearwater turned into a crime scene Thursday after deputies responded to a reported stabbing. A man was taken to a nearby hospital with injuries officials described as non-life-threatening, and detectives opened an investigation into what happened inside the home. Deputies arrested a...
