Missing child alert issued for missing toddler in St. Pete: FDLE
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) said they have issued a Missing Child Alert for Aniyah Woods.
15-year-old boy briefly detained at Alligator Alcatraz, attorney says
Americans for Immigrant Justice confirmed to 8 On Your Side that a 15 year-old boy was briefly detained at Alligator Alcatraz earlier this month.
WATCH: St. Pete officer wields fallen palm frond against enraged duck
When a St. Petersburg police officer noticed a family of ducks trying to cross a busy highway, he jumped him to help lead them across.
Clearwater Land & Minerals appeals DEP’s denial of a permit to drill near the...
Clearwater Land & Minerals is appealing the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's decision to deny their request for a drilling permit near the Apalachicola floodplain. The appeal comes despite a new law that bans drilling within 10 miles of the Apalachicola River Basin and a ruling from an administrative...
Paraplegic Clearwater woman accused of misusing 911 says elevator breakdowns left her trapped
A Clearwater woman who is paraplegic said she was stunned to receive a certified letter from her homeowner's association’s attorney accusing her of misusing 911.
15-year-old boy briefly detained at Alligator Alcatraz, attorney says
Americans for Immigrant Justice confirmed to 8 On Your Side that a 15 year-old boy was briefly detained at Alligator Alcatraz earlier this month.
Pinellas County beachfront resort damaged during Helene sold
The Sandalwood Beach Resort on North Redington Beach has sold and will be redeveloped. The beachfront property, heavily damaged during Hurricane Helene last year, was bought by a local real estate broker and a developer. Jeff Beggins of Century 21 and Bill Karns paid $6 million for the property. The...
Cuts keep coming to Pinellas County schools
The Pinellas County school district’s already grim budget outlook for the new fiscal year has taken several turns for the worse since officials unveiled their proposed spending plan in late June. Superintendent Kevin Hendrick told school board members on July 15 that, after the June workshop, the state withdrew...
Metro Diner Looks to Be Headed to Palm Harbor
With more than two dozen locations in Florida, Metro Diner, “your best local restaurant,” looks to be continuing to expand in Florida with a new location in Palm Harbor. The chain submitted plan review documents showing a new Metro Diner in the works at 35000 US Hwy 19 N.
Injured Clearwater Ferry passenger seeking $50K from Jeff Knight in new lawsuit
Another passenger who was on the Clearwater Ferry during an April 27 collision is suing Jeff Knight, the operator of the other boat involved, for $50,000.
