Affidavit: St. Petersburg man arrested for flying drone while under the influence of alcohol
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A St. Petersburg man was arrested early Monday morning after police say he flew a drone while under the influence of alcohol. According to an affidavit, Richard Carpenter, 34, operated a small drone just after midnight in the area of 8100 Martin Luther King Jr. Street North. Investigators said the video showed the drone flying at very low altitude, back and...
St. Petersburg teen dies in car crash after losing control on wet road
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - A 19-year-old man from St. Petersburg was killed in a car crash early Wednesday morning after losing control of his vehicle on a wet road. Angel Burke, age 19, was driving a red Dodge Charger southbound on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North toward 70th Avenue North when he attempted to pass another vehicle, according to a press...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Florida
FLORIDA — One person is dead and two others were hospitalized following an early morning crash in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, according to police. The St. Petersburg Police Department responded to the crash around 2 a.m. at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street South and 9th Avenue South. Investigators said a white […] The post One person dead following vehicle crash in Florida...
Deadly Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
FOX 13's Linda Hurtado talks with Chief Epidemiology Officer of TGH Kartik Cherabuddi about what Hantavirus is and how it spreads.
These Florida Gluten-Free Bakeries Taste So Good, No One Misses the Gluten
Florida is famous for sunshine, theme parks, and now something even sweeter: gluten-free bakeries that actually taste incredible. Whether you have celiac disease, a gluten sensitivity, or you just want to try something new, these spots prove that skipping the gluten does not mean skipping the flavor. I stumbled into...
Country Thunder Florida to Spotlight Writers Behind Blake Shelton and Jake Owen Hits During...
Country Thunder Florida is set to give four songwriters their moment in the spotlight. In between headlining sets from Gavin Adcock, Zach Top, and Kane Brown, the festival will host up-and-coming acts on the Shoreline Stage. Videos by American Songwriter. Every night of the May festival, the smaller stage will...
Community, local influencer step up to help fund a home for Café Bích Nga...
Café Bích Nga (“𝘉𝘪𝘬 𝘕𝘺𝘢”) in Pinellas Park (5572 Park Blvd) has recently become an online sensation, and it’s for a great reason. What was once an internet meme has now become a heartwarming story of humanity restored. A...
Know when it’s time to move before the storm
When a storm threatens, the ability to pivot matters. Roads fill quickly, and conditions can deteriorate well before landfall—making timing everything. Meteorologist Leslie Hudson has more in this YouTube video. Always follow evacuation orders from local authorities — don’t wait for a hurricane to intensify before deciding to follow...
You’re Missing Out If You Haven’t Tried These 13 Incredible Florida Steakhouses
Florida is famous for beaches and sunshine, but its steakhouse scene is seriously underrated. From old-school chophouses that have been feeding locals for decades to bold newcomers redefining what a steak dinner looks like, this state has something for every meat lover. Whether you’re a Florida native or just passing...
Fire Damages Tarpon Springs Home; One Person Treated for Minor Burns
Tarpon Springs — Fire crews from Tarpon Springs, Palm Harbor, and East Lake Fire Rescue were dispatched at 12:58 PM on May 5, 2026, to a structure fire at 1198 Rolling Oaks Avenue in Tarpon Springs. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy flames coming from the garage area of the...

















