55 Arrested In Three-Month Multi-Agency Crime Crackdown ‘Operation Safer Streets’ In Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Police Department announced the conclusion of a three-month enforcement initiative on February 5, 2026, resulting in the arrest of 55 individuals. The program, titled “Operation: Safer Streets,” focused on identifying and apprehending chronic offenders to address recurring criminal activity...
Whataburger to open new Tampa Bay restaurant in Largo
Whataburger announced it is officially opening its first restaurant in the Tampa Bay area on Feb. 12, as the company continues to expand across the state.
Pedestrian dies in Clearwater hit-and-run, search continues for driver
A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle in Clearwater on Wednesday.
Renovated Florida Publix opening date announced, here’s where and when
A newly renovated Publix in Florida will reopen on March 5, the Lakeland-based company announced on its website . The existing store in Clearwater, originally renovated from an Albertson's store in 2009, was demolished to be rebuilt in the popular grocery chain's new shopper-friendly style. The new 46,791-square-foot...
Former lumber yard site to offer affordable housing in St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A new affordable housing community is coming to St. Petersburg’s Warehouse Arts District, and city leaders say a state law designed to speed up housing development helped make it possible. The Fairfield Avenue Apartments — a 264-unit community — officially broke ground Wednesday on...
Clearwater Marine Aquarium rescues cold-stunned sea turtles amid frigid temperatures
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium has rescued 20 cold-stunned sea turtles since Sunday amid frigid temperatures across Tampa Bay.
Jewelry store burglars steal $45K of gems and a gun after breaking into St....
A suspected jewelry store burglar has been arrested and another is on the run after a heist at Old Northeast Jewelers. According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, Savon Hunter and another suspect used a sledgehammer to break into the jewelry store around 2 a.m. on January 28. Hunter has...
St. Pete house set on fire intentionally, officers say
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA)— A home in St. Petersburg was set on fire deliberately, the St. Petersburg Police Department announced. According to officers, SPPD got a call to investigate a fire at the 3000 block of Jackson Street North around 8:48 a.m. Tuesday. Investigators at the scene said the home sustained...
In Pinellas, a dark money-funded ‘Energy Alliance’ is working against the push for publicly-owned...
Pinellas Energy Alliance is spending tens of thousands of dollars on ads, consultants and canvassers to oppose municipal takeovers of Clearwater and St. Petersburg’s electric grids. They’re not telling anyone where they got the money, or who created the group. The alliance’s activity comes as St. Petersburg’s...
Hulk Hogan Lists Clearwater Beach Waterfront Home For Nearly $11 Million
A high profile waterfront property owned by professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has been listed for sale in Clearwater Beach, drawing attention in one of the Tampa Bay area’s most competitive luxury real estate markets.
