SPHS Students Stage February Walkouts
Ignoring warnings and threats of suspension, dozens of St. Petersburg High School students walked out on February 5th, in protest of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Students did this despite multiple messages from school administration discouraging participation in any unapproved campus activities on that...
Pickup Truck Driver Ejected, Struck by Tractor-Trailer in Deadly I-75 Wreck
Hillsborough County — A 25-year-old Tampa man was killed early this morning in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 75. The crash occurred at approximately 6 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, north of Fletcher Avenue at MM 268. According to authorities, the man was driving a Dodge 1500 northbound...
Indian Shores Police Department undergoes first formal inspection
INDIAN SHORES — Chief Lee Ann Holroyd conducted the Indian Shores Police Department's first formal inspection in the parking lot of the Municipal Center at 8 a.m. Feb. 23, a muster of officers and equipment she said will become an annual event. "This inaugural event demonstrates operational readiness and...
Clearwater deck company expands to Minnesota
Decks & Docks, a Clearwater-based distributor of composite decking and outdoor living supplies, has expanded into Minnesota with the purchase of Minneapolis-based Pro Deck Supply, the company announced Monday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 2014, Pro Deck Supply offers framing, decking,...
Storm repairs on hold after company takes cash
A Largo woman says she's lost thousands of dollars after a home repair job was never completed. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
The No-Frills Restaurant In Florida That’ll Make Your Breakfast Dreams Come True
At Bacon Street Diner, it’s not about fancy presentations or white tablecloths, it’s about real, hearty breakfasts that hit the spot every time. This family-run gem in Clearwater has earned a loyal following by sticking to the essentials: fresh ingredients, generous portions, and food made with genuine care.
Trailer Park-Themed Bar Opens on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg This Week
Trailer Daddy will open at 217 Central Ave. in downtown St. Petersburg on March 6. The spot transforms what used to be Glamper into a retro trailer park-themed bar. Forward Hospitality Group runs this 5,000-square-foot venue. Doors swing open at 8 p.m. on Thursday. Neon signs glow. Hooked-up caravans sit...
Twin sisters arrested after tossing chihuahua out of moving car in Largo: affidavit
Twin sisters were arrested last week after throwing their pet chihuahua out of the window of a moving car as it traveled down a Largo roadway, according to an arrest affidavit.
Tampa Man Ejected And Struck By Semi-Truck In Chain-Reaction Crash On I-75
TAMPA, Fla. – A 25-year-old Tampa man lost his life early Tuesday morning following a violent multi-vehicle collision on I-75. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at approximately 6:00 AM on March 3, 2026, in the northbound lanes of the interstate. The sequence of events began...
Florida WARN Alert: 58 Jobs Cut as Trulieve Shuts Down Clearwater Call Center
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Clearwater, FL – A Florida-based cannabis company is shutting down its Clearwater call center, impacting dozens of employees in Pinellas County. According to a WARN notice filed Monday with Florida’s...

















