Salvation Army Angel Tree looking for donations to help Pinellas County children
CLEARWATER, FLA. - The Salvation Army is making a final push this week to ensure every child and senior enrolled in its Angel Tree and Silver Bells programs receives holiday gifts. While the deadline to donate in Hillsborough County has already passed, Clearwater and Upper Pinellas County are still collecting...
Investigation Underway After Elderly Couple Found Deceased in Tampa Home
The Tampa Police Department is currently conducting an investigation following the discovery of two deceased individuals, identified as an elderly couple, in their Tampa residence. As per reports confirmed by FOX 13 News, officers were dispatched to a home on the 4100 block of West Palmira Ave for a wellness check...
Monika’s European Kitchen brings Hungarian and German classics to Largo
Monika’s European Kitchen is a brand-new restaurant in Largo serving Hungarian and German dishes. This European eatery, located at 1995 E Bay Drive, is proud of its heritage, serving meals from recipes passed down from generations. Formerly Jägerstüble, this all-new restaurant promises to continue to serve German...
Benderson buys Clearwater center with Whole Foods, Nordstrom Rack, Target
Benderson Development, the east Manatee County based real estate company, has bought a unique Clearwater shopping center that is attached to Countryside Mall. The property purchased includes a Nordstrom Rack, Whole Foods Market and a Target store under development. Benderson did not disclose a sale price and Pinellas...
Largo residents raise alarm over apartment plan on former landfill site
LARGO, Fla. — A developer is seeking approval for a new apartment community in Largo — a request that has reignited debate over the site’s history as a former construction and debris landfill. Neighbors and Pinellas County planners have repeatedly flagged the “brownfield's” concerns, saying the 18-acre...
St. Pete Athletic, long-awaited ‘urban country club,’ opens St. Pete-inspired property
Pickleball, cocktails, fine dining, and local art—the newest debutant in the Warehouse Arts District was tailor-made for St. Pete. The highly anticipated St. Pete Athletic opens to members this week and makes its full public debut beginning December 19. The nearly 50,000-square-foot facility, located at 680 28th...
Convicted murderer has hearing to determine if he will face the death penalty
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla., (WFLA) — On Tuesday, a psychiatrist was called to testify at the Spencer hearing for Shelby Nealy. A Spencer hearing is given to anyone facing the death penalty, and is where their defense team presents evidence or challenges the sentencing, to allow the judge to consider outside factors...
No-show juror booted from Tampa murder trial
TAMPA, Fla. - One of the jurors seated in the Tampa murder trial against McKinsie Lyons was booted after not showing up on the second day of trial. Juror #11 was seated in Lyons' murder trial last week. On Friday, his juror number was called, and he switched from one of many, to one of the few who would hear the...
Homeland Security’s Kristi Noem Awards $10,000 Bonus To TSA Staff In Tampa
Kristi Noem visited Tampa International Airport this week to recognize Transportation Security Administration officers who continued working through the 43 day federal government shutdown.
Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County and sheriff’s office collaborate on new initiative
The Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County (JWB), in partnership with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, has unveiled a new initiative to help protect Pinellas children from cybercrimes and human trafficking. At a Monday media event held at the Sheriff’s Administration Building in Largo, JWB interim CEO Michael...
