Park Security Uses Pepper Spray on Guests After Chaotic Night at Busch Gardens Tampa
Busch Gardens Tampa experienced a significant disturbance during a recent after-hours event, drawing attention to the management and security measures in place. The chaos erupted primarily in the refund line, where many guests congregated to seek compensation for a weather-related cancellation. As frustrations...
Florida woman arrested for unlicensed dental work denied bond after latest arrest
TAMPA, Fla. - A woman accused of practicing cosmetic dentistry without a license will stay in jail after a Tampa judge revoked her bond on Friday. Emely Martinez faces charges in both Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. Investigators say she advertised her services on social media as a veneer technician, promising...
The Sandwiches At This Amish Store In Florida Are So Good, People Drive Hours...
Tucked away on a quiet street in Largo, Florida, where you’d least expect to find a slice of Pennsylvania Dutch country, sits a humble yellow building that’s become something of a pilgrimage site for sandwich enthusiasts across the Sunshine State. The Amish Country Store doesn’t announce itself with...
North Carolina ‘religious leader’ arrested in $50 million human-trafficking, forced-labor scheme tied to multistate...
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — One of two suspects who claim to be religious leaders, and are allegedly tied to a human-trafficking ring, was arrested Wednesday morning in Durham in an FBI raid.. A spokesperson for the agency told CBS 17 that David Taylor, 53 of Durham, is being charged in a forced-labor and...
Faith leaders propose social housing to address St. Petersburg’s rising housing costs
Community faith-based organization Faith in Florida acknowledged that the city is taking steps to address its housing crisis but said more can be done to make housing truly affordable.
‘Dispute’ leads to shooting outside St. Petersburg home: police
Police said a "dispute" between two men led to a shooting in St. Petersburg Thursday night.
St. Petersburg mayor says no legal path to defend street murals
ST. PETERSBURG — Mayor Ken Welch on Aug. 25 said his administration has “looked at every option” and does not see a pathway through litigation to defend five street murals that will be removed by the state, including the large rainbow in the heart of the city’s Grand Central district.
Beloved Clearwater Beach cafe reopens after closing due to Hurricane Helene damage
A beloved cafe in Clearwater Beach is back open nearly a year after it closed due to damage from Hurricane Helene.
NSU Florida trains doctors as osteopathic medicine rises
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Osteopathic medicine is one of the fastest-growing health care professions in the country. At Nova Southeaster University's Tampa Bay Regional Campus, students are learning every day what it takes to become an osteopathic doctor. Alexandra Daily is one of those students. When she graduates, she...
Florida Man Arrested After Drone Packed With Meth and Fentanyl Crashes Into Home
A late-night incident in Hillsborough County ended with a man behind bars after deputies say he attempted to fly a drone carrying methamphetamine and fentanyl into a residential neighborhood. Strange Visit Leads to Unusual Discovery. Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office were called to a home in...