WATCH: St. Pete police ask for help identifying 2 men involved in street brawl
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The St. Petersburg Police Department released a video, asking for the public’s help identifying the two men involved in a physical altercation on the 1600 block of Central Avenue on Nov. 1. At 2 a.m., a group of men walked on Central Avenue when they were approached by two unknown […]
Pinellas Park Motorcycle Crash Leaves Rider Critically Injured
PINELLAS PARK — On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at approximately 3:10 p.m., the Pinellas Park Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash on 66th Street south of 126th Avenue. The crash involved a Nissan Rogue and a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The motorcycle rider, David Joseph Lecher, 64, was transported...
Tampa man fighting flesh-eating disease after Bahamas trip
One Tampa family is trying to get their loved one back home after he contracted the flesh-eating disease while overseas in the Bahamas.
Mayor Welch to review Gas Plant development proposals: 9 in total
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Mayor Ken Welch on Tuesday will see all nine proposals for developing the 86-acre historic Gas Plant District. Ark Ellison Horus and Kettler was the first group to file a proposal, and since then, more have come in. They are from Foundation Vision Partners, Freedom Communities Company, Logical...
St. Petersburg issues RFP for study on replacing Duke Energy
Responding to advocacy by the City Council and community groups, the City of St. Petersburg released a request for proposal (RFP) Friday for a feasibility study on the creation of a municipal utility to replace Duke Energy. “The City of St. Petersburg, Florida (“City”) is seeking the services of qualified...
Local fave Pete’s Bagels opens new bagel shop and cafe in Tarpon Springs
The beloved local bagel brand Pete’s Bagels is now open on the downtown Tarpon Springs waterfront, marking more than just a new brick-and-mortar location, but evidence that small, local businesses are thriving in Pinellas County. The first-ever outpost for Pete’s in Tarpon Springs officially made its debut on...
BOGO apps at this downtown St. Pete brewpub are the tastiest deal around
If you’re trying to save money but still want to enjoy yourself, you can have your nachos and eat them too, thanks to Voodoo Brewing Co. The downtown St. Pete brewpub is serving up one of February’s best dining deals. For a limited time only, enjoy buy one, get one free appetizers every Monday–Thursday throughout...
We Found Florida’s Most Legendary Grouper Sandwich Hiding Inside This Laid-Back Beach Shack
Cross the Dunedin Causeway and it already feels like you are heading toward one of Florida’s best-kept seafood secrets. The Gulf breeze picks up, the colors get brighter, and suddenly there is a laid-back little shack that people will drive miles for — all because of one legendary grouper sandwich.
International Plaza set for major redevelopment
Simon Property Group plans to invest more than $250 million to redevelop three of its flagship shopping centers, including International Plaza in Tampa, as part of a broader push to elevate luxury retail environments in high-growth markets. The announcement was made Feb. 4, following Simon’s full acquisition of the...
Lyft driver accused of choking and threatening to kill passenger
TAMPA, Fla. - A Lyft driver has been arrested after he allegedly choked and threatened to kill a passenger in his car, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation began on October 8, 2025, after a woman reported that her Lyft driver pulled into a grassy area and put the car in park.
