15,000 gallons of sewage overflows from manholes in Palm Harbor: officials
Two sanitary sewer manholes in Palm Harbor began spilling out sewage Friday morning due to a blockage, the Florida Department of Enviromental Protection said.
8 Foods Floridians Miss The Second They Leave Florida
Florida isn’t just about sunshine, palm trees, and sandy beaches, it’s a vibrant food paradise bursting with unique flavors you simply can’t find anywhere else. As a born-and-raised Floridian, I quickly realized after moving to Chicago for college that some of Florida’s iconic eats don’t travel well beyond state lines.
Florida lawmaker urges law enforcement agencies to suspend use of SIG Sauer P320 handgun,...
A Florida lawmaker is urging police agencies to suspend the use of the SIG Sauer P320 handgun, citing safety concerns. The pistol has allegedly discharged while holstered and without a trigger pull, injuring dozens of people. Tampa Police are reviewing alternative firearms; other departments, including Plant City...
Teen shot dead by man he was trying to buy gun from, Pinellas County...
Pinellas County detectives believe a 15-year-old boy was trying to buy a gun when he was shot dead Wednesday afternoon.
Woman accused of leaving infant in car seat at Pinellas County intersection
A woman was arrested after being accused of leaving a 6-month-old who was in a car seat in the middle of a road and driving off before changing her mind and returning for the infant.
‘Why make the kids suffer?’ Pinellas Co. schools hosts forum on $9M funding freeze
The Pinellas County School Board is not shying away from the impact frozen federal funds will have on the district.
Mayor: St. Pete could purchase embattled Job Corps site
Mayor Ken Welch recently told city council members that his administration has considered purchasing the Pinellas County Job Corps Center in St. Petersburg to prevent students from becoming homeless. The city already has some competition. Councilmember Corey Givens Jr. subsequently told the Catalyst that three...
Driver caught going 125 mph on I-275 in St. Pete with 7-year-old in passenger...
A driver was caught going 125 mph on Interstate 275 in St. Petersburg on Wednesday night with a 7-year-old front-seat passenger, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said.
Top 7: Gainesville man charged in ‘brutal killing’ of disabled neighbor, police say
Hogan was pronounced dead at a hospital after medics in Clearwater arrived at his home to answer a morning call about a cardiac arrest, police said. Until now, Georgia lawmakers have opted to reduce the income tax rate gradually. MARTA names search committee to find new CEO. Updated: 11 hours...
New Port Richey Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Fentanyl Trafficking and Firearm Possession
Theron Marquale Mathews, aged 37 from New Port Richey, has been sentenced to a stiff 15-year term in a federal prison after pleading guilty to serious charges of intent to distribute a significant quantity of fentanyl and possessing firearms to support his drug trafficking activities. This outcome was the product of...