Hillsborough County, FL: These 81 restaurants were cited for the most violations in November...
Supporting local restaurants means trusting them to provide safe, clean environments for dining. In Hillsborough County, regular health inspections help ensure that the establishments serving our community meet the standards we expect when we sit down for a meal or grab takeout. These inspections protect diners and...
New Port Richey Breathes Sigh of Relief as Missing Woman Found Safe
Relief washed over the community of New Port Richey as the Pasco Sheriff's Office announced that Emily Cornell, the 25-year-old woman reported missing two days ago, had been found safe. Cornell's disappearance briefly cast a shadow over the area, prompting a search effort by local law enforcement. According to the...
Fishback calls on Florida National Guard to end public homelessness; advocate disagrees
“On day one, if you elect me your governor, I will deploy the Florida National Guard to our major cities to clean up our downtowns to secure our streets,” Fishback said.
Over 100 firefighters fight blaze at St. Pete storage facility
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - More than 100 firefighters worked to put out a fire at a St. Petersburg commercial storage facility on Tuesday afternoon. The fire started around 3 p.m. at Ocal Storage, located at 3160 Morris Street North in St. Petersburg. St. Pete Fire Rescue told FOX 13 that...
A 75-year-old church in St. Pete’s Euclid St. Paul’s neighborhood will be converted into...
After decades of Sunday services, a 75-year-old church on the southern edge of the Euclid St. Paul’s neighborhood is preparing to take on a new role in the neighborhood by becoming housing for local residents. The former Pinellas Vietnamese Church of the Nazarene, located at 1225 9th Avenue North,...
Cold night shelters in St. Petersburg activated tonight
ST. PETERSBURG — Cold night shelters are open Tuesday, Dec. 30, at multiple locations across St. Pete. The Homeless Leadership Alliance has coordinated with local shelters to ensure that individuals in need have a warm and safe place to sleep. Shelters are activated when the National Weather Service expects a “feels...
Pinellas County Announces End-of-Year Closures for Government Offices and Services
As we bid goodbye to the year and brace for the new one, Pinellas County officials have announced closures that'll affect various government offices and services over the New Year's holiday, heralding a brief pause for administrative wheels that spin year-round. Facilities such as the Parks & Conservation Resources...
87-year-old man with dementia missing more than two weeks in Largo
LARGO — An 87-year-old man with dementia who recently immigrated from Greece has been missing for more than two weeks, and police are asking anyone with surveillance footage to review it again. Petro Kuqo walked out of his apartment at The Pointe at Clearwater complex on Oak Trail West...
Surveillance Video Ties Suspect to Stolen $1,000 Lottery Ticket in St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG — A St. Petersburg man was arrested on Friday, December 26, 2025, after police said he took a lottery ticket from a lost wallet. He was later found in possession of cocaine, according to arrest affidavits filed in Pinellas County Circuit Court. Police identified the defendant as...
Florida Woman Arrested After Deputies Say She Drove 107 MPH to Reach Little Caesars...
FLORIDA — A Florida woman is facing charges after deputies say she was caught traveling 107 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone because she was trying to reach a Little Caesars restaurant before it closed for the night. Deputies Clock Driver at Over 100 MPH. According to...

















