Disabled woman abandoned without cellphone, walker overnight in Largo park; caretaker arrested
Video: Catch up on the latest top stories from across Tampa Bay LARGO, Fla. (WFLA) — A Largo woman is accused of leaving a woman in her care alone in the park all night last Tuesday, an arrest affidavit from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said. Teresa Baldwin, 58, was the legal caregiver of a […]
Memphis named one of America’s worst cities for holiday traffic, report says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/WSMV) - A new report has found which cities deal with the worst holiday traffic across the U.S. The report, from ConsumerAffairs, found which cities see the biggest surge in traffic by analyzing traffic volume, congestion and fatal crashes. “Most of the cities that rank among the top...
In Tampa, county leaders say Florida ‘DOGE’ audits lack context, including state mandated spending
wo longtime former state lawmakers who now serve in local government don’t think much of the audits of their counties’ spending conducted by Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia’s office in recent months. The post In Tampa, county leaders say Florida ‘DOGE’ audits lack context, including state mandated...
Tampa photojournalist arrested outside ICE detention center in Miami
More than 30 people were arrested outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Miami last Saturday afternoon—including Tampa photojournalist Dave Decker. The post Tampa photojournalist arrested outside ICE detention center in Miami appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
WATCH: Florida fire crew tackles burst fire hydrant after vehicle collision
PALM HARBOR, Fla. (WFLA) — Palm Harbor Fire Rescue said a vehicle crashed into a fire hydrant, causing a massive water geyser on Nov. 21. The impact of the vehicle broke the hydrant and “caused significant water flow” that impeded traffic in the area, officials said. A video from PHFR showed the crew tackling the […]
See millions of dazzling lights at Florida Botanical Gardens
The Florida Botanical Gardens at 12520 Ulmerton Rd invites visitors to its 25th Annual Holiday Lights in the Garden extravaganza, a cherished tradition in Pinellas County that continues to captivate families and holiday enthusiasts alike. Ranked 9th in the nation by USA Today in 2023, this event promises even more...
Mother-son duo hid 40 lbs. of meth on flights to North Central Florida, prosecutors...
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A mother and son duo will spend years in prison for trafficking drugs from Arizona to North Central Florida, federal prosecutors say. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida announced Kanethia Tremeka Steele, 51, of Tampa, was sentenced to 11 years and three months,...
Unsettling Encounter: A Break-In and Negligence in South Tampa
A South Tampa resident recently reported a break-in that occurred while they were out of town. The incident was reported to have happened around 4:30 am, with the police notifying the homeowner of an intruder on their property. The homeowner was out of town at the time and only received the news upon waking up at 8...
Is Publix open on Thanksgiving? A look at when it’s open and closed during...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and many people are finalizing their shopping for the food-centric, gratitude-making holiday. Still, it always seems like there's that one item that you either forgot or need more of. This may have you sending a family member to...
Yarn meets java at St. Petersburg’s coziest new hangout
ST. PETERSBURG — Fiber arts is more than a hobby. It's a form of self-expression; a way to slow down, create something tangible, and explore handmaking traditions passed down through generations. Shannon O’Brien, owner and founder of the Common Thread Yarn and Coffee shop, says fiber arts is not...
