Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco stepping down to run for Senate seat
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco has announced he is resigning to pursue a seat in the Florida Senate. Nocco released a statement on social media saying he is stepping down in November to run for Florida State Senate District 21’s seat, which includes parts of Pasco and Pinellas counties.
Late-Night Sidewalk Sucker Punch Shocks St. Pete’s Jannus Block
Downtown St. Petersburg detectives are asking for the public's help after a man was knocked unconscious on a busy sidewalk in the early hours of Sunday. Around 2:25 a.m., a 34-year-old man was hit and fell to the pavement in the 200 block of 1st Avenue North, where officers found him unresponsive. Police have released
A St. Pete artist is tattooing every Florida bird to make a field guide
Harley, also known by artist pseudonym Grouchy Goblin Ink, announced this April that she was working on a field guide to Florida birds. Instead of pictures of each bird, Harley plans to use pictures of the tattoos she gives her clients. The book will be completed once she has reached the end of the list of over 300 bir
Illegal Drug Operation Busted in Central Florida
An illegal drug operation was busted in Central Florida. The post Illegal Drug Operation Busted in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .
Sports Facilities Companies continues expansion, acquires Power Wellness
The Sports Facilities Companies, which manages the nation’s largest network of sports and recreation facilities, on Wednesday announced the acquisition of fitness center management company Power Wellness. Lombard, Ill.-based Power Wellness manages 26 facilities in 13 states and will operate as Power Wellness by The Spo
Authentic Italian food and more at ‘St. Pete Italian Fest’
Chef Riccardo Maghini moved to Tampa Bay from Italy eight months ago and opened Ricky and Mela Real Italian Restaurant in Riverview. He will be among the chefs showcasing their authentic dishes at St. Pete Italian Fest, a celebration of all things Italian this Saturday, May 16th, from 11AM-7:00PM at Vinoy Park in St. P
St. Pete property management company files unlawful eviction against active-duty Navy sailor: DOJ
A St. Petersburg-based property management company was ordered to pay $60,000 to resolve allegations that it filed an unlawful eviction against an active-duty sailor.
21-story luxury condo tower approved for former Fit2Run site in downtown St. Pete
Plans to build a 14-story hotel on a prominent half-acre site in downtown St. Pete have been replaced with a new proposal for a 21-story luxury condominium tower. The city’s Development Review Services Division this week administratively approved a $60 million condominium project for a 0.53-acre site at 232 and 256 2nd
National Geographic photographer captures beauty of wolves in new James Museum exhibit
At The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, a powerful new exhibition is inviting visitors to reconsider everything they thought they knew about one of the most misunderstood animals in the wild. “Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan” is a traveling photography exhibit curated by The National Museum of Wildlife Art
Man found guilty in Julio Foolio murder trial cries in Tampa courtroom, says he...
One of the four men found guilty in the deadly shooting of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio outside a Tampa hotel in June 2024, Sean Gathwright, cried in the courtroom during the sentencing phase of his trial on Tuesday.
