‘It’s a big deal’: TGH doctors find surge in kids, ages 12-15, injuries on...
Local hospitals are saying there's been a surge of injuries on those e-bikes, especially among kids.
Treasure Island leaders revise building height plan
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — Treasure Island officials are rethinking the language in a plan that would allow for taller buildings in the city. Three weeks ago, commissioners voted 3-2 to allow taller buildings on both sides of Gulf Boulevard, the first of two needed votes. However, at a workshop...
Largo man says four Muscovy ducks were intentionally run over
LARGO, Fla. — Four Muscovy ducks are dead, run over by a minivan, and neighbors say it was no accident. The incident happened Sunday night in the Whispering Pines mobile home community off of Bunting Way near Belcher Road in Largo. Resident Anthony Mares said he knows many people...
Treasure Island in turmoil as residents demand accountability after online scandals
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. - Treasure Island residents are voicing frustration over what they call "junior high school drama" among city leaders. Commissioners have been accused of posting or sharing inflammatory messages and memes online — and residents said the constant conflict is preventing the city from focusing on...
Things to do around Pinellas: Oct. 9-15
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. Walter Fuller Park, 7891 26th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Celebrate over 30 years of tradition with St. Pete Fire Rescue. Featuring fire truck tours, bounce houses, food and drinks, and valuable fire safety and injury prevention resources. Kids can grab free safety gear, such as life...
Security guards face backlash after a video shows them allegedly pointing firearms at a...
TAMPA, Fla. — A video streamed live is generating backlash after a man said that two private security guards pointed their firearms at him as he left an apartment complex. Ike Thompson filmed a portion of the exchange at the Silver Oaks Apartments and said the event happened after 3 a.m. on Monday. Now, he and other...
Hillsborough jury finds man guilty of murdering girlfriend, 4-year-old
A man has been found guilty of murdering his girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter in 2024, according to prosecutors.
Swimmer dies after going missing off Clearwater Beach
Rescue crews located a swimmer who went missing off Clearwater Beach on Tuesday.
Grocery prices increase, Canadian snowbirds decrease, and community bands play on
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," we dig in on climbing grocery bills and how inflation, tariffs and supply chains are affecting your weekly shopping. Then, another economics concern: Canadian snowbirds (or lack therof) in Florida this winter. Finally, host Matthew Peddie gets in tune with local community bands,...
HART bus operator finds lost child in middle of busy Tampa road
A bus operator with Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) is being hailed a hero after she found a lost child in the middle of a busy Tampa road and later helped reunite him with his family.
