Teen Apprehended In Fatal Central Florida Shooting
A teen was apprehended in a fatal Central Florida shooting. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested the 16-year-old in connection with a fatal shooting in Ruskin that killed one man and injured another. At the time, the HCSO 911 Dispatch Center got a report of a shooting in the...
One Florida Homeowner’s $14K Insurance Shock Reveals a Growing National Crisis
Rising homeowners insurance costs are forcing some Florida residents to make difficult financial decisions, including going without coverage altogether. One Tampa homeowner says his annual premium jumped so high that he is now considering selling his property and leaving the state entirely. Quick Guide Location: Tampa, Florida Topic: Rising homeowners insurance costs Average Florida Premium: ... Read more
Clearwater Man Charged After Allegedly Climbing Into City Truck Bed in Pinellas Park
A 60-year-old Clearwater man was arrested Thursday after allegedly attempting to enter an occupied City of Pinellas Park pickup truck and later resisting officers during his arrest, according to an arrest affidavit. . According to investigators, the incident occurred around 1:23 p.m. on May 7, 2026, near 112th Terrace North...
Tampa Police Officer Arrested For DUI On I-275
Tampa Police Department TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa Police officer’s career is on the line...
This Independent Bookstore in St. Pete Is a Dream Come True for Book Lovers
St. Petersburg, Florida has no shortage of cool spots, but there is one place on a quiet stretch of 1st Avenue South that keeps pulling book lovers back again and again. It is the kind of bookstore where you walk in for one title and leave with a stack you did not plan on buying, a new favorite author, and possibly a recommendation for...
Swim Across America raises money for cancer research in Tampa Bay
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital got a big donation for cancer research on Saturday. The nonprofit Swim Across America hosted its charity swim at the St. Pete Pier. Dozens of people got into the water and raised more than $70,000. 13-year-old Piper Bozeman was...
Largo native chef brings a world of experience to his local menu
LARGO, Fla. - On East Bay Drive, a local restaurant hides an international flair thanks to a well-traveled chef. At Rizo's Cuisine, the house-made meals give you the feel of home cooking with the flavors of France, Italy, China and beyond. What they're saying:. The family-owned and operated restaurant offers...
Westshore business leaders throw support towards new Rays stadium in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. — Hundreds of business leaders with the Westshore Alliance are supporting a new ballpark in Hillsborough County. The group sent a letter of support to the Hillsborough County Commission and the Tampa City Council this week. If approved, the Rays’ ballpark would potentially be located in the...
Tampa Bay area man receives lifesaving treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysm
LARGO, Fla. — Jackson Cairns feels blessed with the life he lives after a health scare with an abdominal aortic aneurysm. “You could say I'm living the perfect life you know? Retired, I work part time at the golf course. Get to play every day if I want," he said.
Florida Suncoast Facing One of the Worst Droughts in Decades: Fire Danger, Water Restrictions,...
The Florida Suncoast is now in the grip of what many longtime residents are calling the worst drought they can remember. From Sarasota and Bradenton to Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida, dangerously dry conditions have created a growing crisis involving water shortages, wildfire threats, stressed landscapes, and heightened concern heading into summer.
