Things to do around Pinellas: Feb. 5-11
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7. FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, 100 8th Ave. SE, St. Petersburg. The public can explore laboratories, research vessels, scientific collections and meet the staff working to conserve Florida’s fish and wildlife. Featuring interactive exhibits, behind-the-scenes tours and...
Two women blame each other for drug paraphernalia found in their bags
A pair of women were arrested on drug charges after officers found glass pipes in both of their backpacks. An officer stopped 43-year-old Ashley Marie Flanders of Clearwater and 40-year-old Heather Nicole Hersh of Wildwood in a silver Audi 3 on Missouri Avenue around 11:30 p.m. Saturday, according to an arrest report...
‘Suicide By Cop’ Attempt Ends In Clearwater Shooting
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A tense 20-minute negotiation ended in gunfire early Tuesday morning after a woman reportedly forced a confrontation with Pinellas County deputies. Clearwater Police Chief Eric Gandy, acting as the lead investigator, described the incident at 2137 Capri Drive as a clear case of “suicide by...
Shoplifter apprehended after allegedly hiding stolen merchandise under clothes at Walmart
A Tampa woman will appear in court next week for the attempted theft of $48 worth of merchandise from Walmart. An asset protection employee of Walmart, located at 2501 Citrus Blvd., noticed 28-year-old Shecura Elliott stealing merchandise over surveillance cameras around 9 a.m., Jan. 26, according to a case report...
Florida man creates ‘blanket’ of cold-stunned iguanas
A Florida man was seen using several cold-stunned iguanas as a "blanket" to keep warm during chilly weather in the Sunshine State.
Tampa Recovery Facility Opens To Help Former Inmates Break Addiction Cycle
The Orient Wellness Center opened its doors in Hillsborough County on Jan. 26. It offers substance use and mental health treatment for people leaving jail. The 23,000-square-foot building can hold 85 people at once, with 75 beds for men and 10 for women. Phoenix House Florida runs the center in...
Exhibit chronicles 40 years of Tampa Bay’s live music history
An exhibit celebrating four decades of live music promotion in the Tampa Bay area is now open in St. Petersburg, highlighting the outsized role a local concert promoter played in shaping the region’s music scene.
Tampa Sidewalk Dispute Ends In Murder Charge
TAMPA, Fla. – A 24-hour investigation into a fatal morning shooting in Tampa has culminated in an arrest, according to officials with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Maurice Blackmon, 44, was taken into custody Tuesday evening and now faces a charge of second-degree murder with a firearm. The...
This Tampa Buffet Inside Seminole Hard Rock Is Known for Variety and Quality
If you crave variety without sacrificing quality, Fresh Harvest Buffet inside Seminole Hard Rock Tampa delivers a lively, plate-filling experience. Seven global stations buzz with energy while carvers slice prime rib and seafood stacks on ice await their turn under warm garlic butter. Expect polished service,...
Tampa man charged after hitting 123 mph on Howard Frankland Bridge
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Tampa man spent a few hours in a Pinellas County jail over the weekend after going more than double the speed limit on the Howard Frankland Bridge. The Florida Highway Patrol said it happened at around noon on Sunday. A trooper patrolling the bridge...
