‘Save our Street Murals’: protest planned today in St. Pete
A protest and petition are both growing in response to the National Department of Transportation’s deadline to submit and subsequently remove certain street art, like the progressive pride mural on Central Ave in St. Petersburg.
2nd suspect arrested 2 years after man gunned down outside Tampa apartments: HCSO
A second suspect has been arrested more than two years after a drive-by shooting outside a Tampa apartment complex that left 29-year-old Leon Michael Washington dead.
Deputies believe deadly electrocution in Seminole was accidental
Deputies believe electrocution in Seminole that killed one lineman and injured two others was accidental.
St. Pete organization petitions against Duke Energy
With energy bills climbing, neighbors in St. Pete are asking city leaders to rethink who powers their homes.
Bodycam footage shows KY Lottery winner arrested in Florida
From millions of dollars to one spectacular downfall, the winner of the largest KY Powerball jackpot in history was arrested just days later. Newly-released body camera footage shows the incident.
Second Suspect Arrested In 2023 Tampa Murder
TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a second suspect in the 2023 murder of Leon Michael Washington, bringing a significant new development to a case that has remained active for over two years. Jaylen Whittaker, 24, was taken into custody on August 11, 2025, and is...
Gainesville man returns to jail after making a bomb threat against Tampa airport again
21-year-old sentenced to 35 years in prison for one crime pleads not guilty to another, attempted mu. Court records show Lagarius Johnson, 21, was sentenced to more than 35 years in prison for drug and gun crimes. 2 hospitalized after semi-truck overturns on I-75 in Ocala in multi-vehicle wreck. Updated:...
‘Problem hotel’ raided by Pinellas Park SWAT team during drug house investigation
Pinellas Park police raided a "problem hotel" Tuesday as part of a narcotics investigation, authorities said.
Motorcycle Crash On SR-580 In Clearwater Claims Life Of Safety Harbor Man
CLEARWATER, Fla. – A 23-year-old Safety Harbor man has died following a motorcycle crash on State Road 580 on Tuesday evening, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reported. According to a preliminary FHP crash report, the incident occurred at approximately 6:00 p.m. A man was operating a Kawasaki motorcycle, traveling...
Tampa Bay among areas with worst inflation problems: report
Tampa Bay was recently named among the areas with the worst inflation problems, according to WalletHub.