Driver with expired Pennsylvania plate arrested with drugs at I-75 ramp
A driver with an expired Pennsylvania license plate was arrested with drugs at an Interstate 75 ramp in Sumter County. Dean John Sylvester, 20, of Tampa, was driving a tan 2007 Toyota Tundra at 10:43 a.m. Tuesday at the I-75 on-ramp at County Road 470 in Lake Panasoffkee when a deputy noticed the tag was expired,...
Freeze Warning, Cold Weather Advisory Issued for Central Florida Until 9AM Monday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Tampa Bay, Florida – A Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory are in effect across portions of west central and southwest Florida from midnight Sunday night through 9 AM EST Monday, as unusually cold air...
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Deputy Utilizes Body Cam Translator in Traffic Incident, Enhancing Communication with...
In a recent traffic incident, a Hillsborough County deputy used his body-worn camera’s real-time translation feature to communicate with a Spanish-speaking driver. The technology allowed him to explain the process, insurance requirements, and next steps clearly. "A real moment. A real impact," the Hillsborough County...
Tampa Bay to plunge from 70s to freezing in just 24 hours, forecasters warn
Forecasters say Tampa Bay is about to trade short sleeves for heavy coats in the span of a single day, with temperatures tumbling from the 70s to near freezing as an arctic front barrels through. The sharp drop will test how well the region has learned to prepare for cold snaps that are brief but […]
‘Hands off Venezuela’: march in St. Petersburg sparks debate on both sides
A group of protesters demanded the release of Nicolas Maduro Saturday as they marched around Mirror Lake and downtown St. Petersburg.
16 Florida Sandwich Spots That Turn Simple Deli Meats Into Obsessions
Florida takes its sandwiches more seriously than outsiders often realize. Locals know the difference between a forgettable lunch and one worth driving across town for. Fresh deli meats are the dividing line, and these spots never cut corners. You can taste the care in every slice, stacked generously and handled...
Pinellas County commissioner wants to remove tree removal permit requirement
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Pinellas County has been working on changes to their tree regulations for months now. The goal is to simplify the code to allow homeowners to better understand what is and isn't allowed when it comes to planting and removing trees in your Pinellas County yard. What they're...
Clearwater Ferry crash trial set for October
Jeff Knight, the prominent Pinellas businessman who struck the Clearwater Ferry with his boat last year, now has a trial date set for the fall in connection with the deadly collision. Knight was arrested in July on eight felony charges of leaving the scene of a crash involving death or...
Breaking News Overnight: 19-year-old driver killed in three-vehicle crash on SR-39 in Hillsborough County
Florida Highway Patrol troopers responded to a fatal three-vehicle crash around 9:05 pm on SR-39 in Hillsborough County. The crash occurred when a Chevy Silverado driven by a 77-year-old Plant City woman attempted to turn left into a private driveway and was struck by a Nissan Versa driven by a 19-year-old Plant City...
Person killed while descending from tree at New Port Richey park: police
A person with climbing equipment was killed Friday while descending from a tree at Sims Park in New Port Richey, police said.
