East Lake Fire Rescue responds to a house fire on Tuesday morning
Fire crews responded to a house fire early Tuesday morning in Palm Harbor after a 911 call was received just after 6:30 a.m. East Lake Fire Rescue arrived to find smoke coming from the home's garage in the Woodmill Pointe community. Additional assistance was provided by crews from Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Oldsmar a
Woman arrested for attacking elderly 7-Eleven clerk in Largo
LARGO, Fla. - A 73-year-old convenience store worker is recovering after police say a woman attacked her Tuesday afternoon at a Largo 7-Eleven. The violent encounter unfolded at the 7-Eleven located near East Bay Drive and Missouri Avenue. Employee Debora Barnes, who has worked at the location for four years,...
St. Pete Pride expects 300,000 attendees for 2026 celebration during final weekend of June
St. Pete Pride returns later this month with several weeks of events leading up to its signature parade and festival during the final weekend of June. The annual celebration is expected to draw more than 300,000 attendees to downtown St. Petersburg for a weekend of entertainment, community events, and one of the larges
Tampa man accused of striking girlfriend with his car after argument, sheriff says
A man was arrested on Monday after authorities say he struck his girlfriend with a vehicle in an attempt to kill her.
Federal prison sentences for $1.3M Tampa jewelry heist
Two people have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in the robbery of an estimated $1.3 million worth of jewelry in Tampa, according to federal prosecutors. Gina Parra-Martinez, 39, was sentenced to seven years and three months in federal prison. Diego Ramirez-Aldana, 29, was sentenced to five years...
This Massive Florida Bookstore Receives 20,000 Pounds Of New Books Every Week
Tucked along Ulmerton Road in Largo, Florida, The Book Rescuers is not your average used bookstore. Every single week, this remarkable place takes in a staggering 20,000 pounds of books, saving them from landfills and giving them a second life. With over 200,000 items lining miles of shelving, it has...
Tampa officer accused of relationship with 16-year-old gets bond, must stay off social media
A Tampa police officer accused of having a relationship with a 16-year-old boy appeared before a Hillsborough County judge Thursday.
Palm Harbor Plaza Scooped Up In $31 Million Shopping Spree
Alderman Plaza, a busy Palm Harbor shopping center along U.S. 19, has a new owner. South Florida investor JBL Asset Management has bought the roughly 93,000-square-foot strip center for just over $30 million and is already talking about ramping up leasing and rolling out modest upgrades. According to the Tampa...
After 23 years, Pinellas Park’s Quaker Steak & Lube will close
It seems Pinellas Park’s motor oil-themed restaurant Quaker Steak & Lube is out of gas. The chain restaurant’s last day will be Sunday, July 5, according to a social media post from the general manager. The announcement comes as parent company JDK Management is in the midst of closing Quaker Steak and Lube locations n
Alligator Camp opens in the Grand Central District with vintage finds sourced from local...
A newly-opened shop in St. Petersburg's Grand Central District is taking a different approach to second-hand retail, stocking its shelves with items sourced directly from local storage units and personal estates rather than thrift stores. Alligator Camp recently opened at 2937 Central Avenue, located between pottery st
