St. Petersburg police officer wields palm frond while attempting to escort family of ducks...
A St. Petersburg Police officer had to use a palm frond to fend off an angry duck while he attempted to escort the family across a busy street. The officer spotted the family of ducks trying to cross a highway and jumped into action. “Let’s go, come on. Let’s go,...
Tampa Bay renters need to make $32.42/hour to comfortably afford a one-bedroom apartment, per...
Florida's minimum wage workers have to be on the clock for 96 hours to afford a 'modest' one-bedroom rental at fair market rate.
Dog offers ‘Thorapy,’ inspires young readers
LARGO, Fla. - Thor is 190 pounds of pure joy. The two-and-a-half-year-old St. Bernard is a member of the Hearts of Gold Therapy Team. He recently visited Cypress Palms senior living in Largo, where residents can't get enough of him. What they're saying:. "Thor will elicit those memories from when...
Palm Harbor man charged in shooting death of Clearwater teen
PALM HARBOR — A local man was arrested on first-degree murder charges after he allegedly shot a Clearwater teen during an altercation at an apartment complex. Aaron Devon Sawyer, 33, shot Antonio Williams, 19, in the neck in the parking lot of a complex on County Place Lane shortly before 6 a.m. July 18, the Pinellas...
Pasco Deputies Investigate Wesley Chapel Shooting; No Injuries Reported
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL – Pasco Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating a shooting that took place late Sunday night in the State Road 54 area of Wesley Chapel. The incident, which occurred around 10:30 p.m., reportedly stemmed from an argument between two adult men that escalated into an exchange of gunfire.
LIVE: Tampa Bay man convicted of killing wife and her family faces death penalty
The sentencing trial for Shelby Nealy, the man convicted of killing his wife, her parents and her brother in Port Richey, continued Monday.
Pinellas County giving homeowners chance to sign off on $125M sand dune project
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. - Leaders in Pinellas County are making one last big push this week to get more homeowners to sign off on a one-time emergency sand dune renourishment project. By the numbers:. After last year's hurricanes left beaches devastated, the county is spending $125 million to bring more...
Turning lane timing causes issues at busy Riverview intersection
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A Riverview resident is concerned with the traffic light timing at one of Hillsborough County’s busiest intersections. The troublesome intersection is at Bloomingdale Avenue and Gornto Lake Road. What You Need To Know. Vickie Goldberg said more development and increased traffic is causing...
Nicki Minaj turns to Rep. Luna for help over alleged threat
“Hey, Nicki, relax, relax before you get put in a blender,” the alleged threat said.
Clearwater puppy dealer permit revoked after county finds ‘overwhelming number’ of violations
A popular pet store in Clearwater has had its license revoked by Pinellas County after investigators found multiple animal welfare violations, the county animal services said.