Pasco Deputies Search For Missing Holiday Man Last Seen Friday
HOLIDAY, Fla. – Pasco Sheriff’s deputies are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Clifford Baxter, a 42-year-old man reported missing and endangered. Baxter was last seen at approximately 1:00 p.m. on February 6 in the vicinity of Conoley Lane in Holiday. Baxter is described as 5’5″ tall,...
James Fishback Removed From Campaign Event, Threatened With Arrest by Florida State Troopers
In what appears to be another shameless act to draw attention to himself and his so-called gubernatorial campaign, James Fishback attempted to crash Lt. Governor Jay Collins' weekend rally in Hillsborough County, but was quickly escorted out by Florida Troopers after receiving a trespassing warning. During an...
The company proposing a new cruise port in Tampa Bay has a history of...
A well known marine developer says it will conserve Rattlesnake Key. Court settlements and the company’s record in other parts of the country have environmentalists in doubt. SSA Marine sparked outrage last month when it announced plans to build a large cruise ship port in the 328-acre Knott-Cowen tract—with promises...
Pinellas schools use innovative program to combat staffing challenges
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Pinellas County Schools is gearing up to graduate its first class of teacher apprentices, an innovative program designed to promote support staff to full-time teachers. Tamara McKinney says it’s like she was called to teach. “When I was a little girl, I did —...
Long-awaited John’s Pass dredging project to begin Monday
After decades of sand buildup clogging the channel, Madeira Beach officials will begin a dredging project Monday at Johns Pass to improve safety for pedestrians, boaters, and visitors.
St. Pete man travels thousands of miles to support former teammate turned Olympian
MILAN (WFLA) — Will Freeswick could’ve tuned into the Winter Olympics from home like millions of other Americans will, but he decided to make the long journey from his home in St. Petersburg to Italy. Strolling through the streets of Milan, he’s been taking in all the sights the ancient city has to offer, but […]
Pinellas County Sheriffs Office to host annual K-9 memorial service
PINELLAS COUNTY, Florida - The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit will hold its annual K-9 Memorial Service on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens Pet Cemetery in Palm Harbor. The service will honor retired canines who have passed away, with over 100 service dogs currently...
Proposed cruise port could risk lower bay environment, economy
A 21-foot Carolina skiff moves through shallow, clear water in lower Tampa Bay. There isn’t a cloud in the sky. The boat belongs to Reed Smith, owner of Calusa Oyster Company. “Somebody who’s grown up here loves a real briny oyster, and then because of the nature of the...
Brush fire breaks out near Lazy Days RV Center as firefighters battle blaze in...
SEFFNER, Fla. - Crews with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue battled two brush fires on Monday afternoon, including one that destroyed an RV and another that broke out near LazyDays RV Center. What we know:. According to HCFR, calls about a brush fire in Lithia near 1823 Welcome Road began coming...
Florida Home Burglaries Yield $137K in Stolen Property, Suspects Arrested
Authorities Arrest Suspects After Florida Burglaries Net $137,000 in Loot If you live in Tampa, hearing about another home burglary […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
