Judge says SPLC cannot intervene in lawsuit over homeless people in Williams Park
A judge in Florida's 6th Judicial Circuit said that the Southern Poverty Law Center cannot intervene in a lawsuit between the City of St. Petersburg and restaurant owner Ronicca Whaley. The post Judge says SPLC cannot intervene in lawsuit over homeless people in Williams Park appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
Woman’s report of St. Pete home invasion, assault was fabricated with AI photo: police
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — What started as a frightening 911 call turned out to be completely fake. St. Petersburg police say a woman who claimed a stranger broke into her apartment and attacked her made up the story — and even created a fake suspect image using artificial intelligence.
Florida driver accused of slamming into mom walking 2 kids to school, killing 6-year-old:...
A child is dead and her mother and brother are in the hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Tampa on Tuesday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. It happened shortly before 7:40 a.m. at the intersection of Mohr Road and Sheldon Road. Hillsborough County Undersheriff...
Interfaith communities host a vigil for immigrants in Pinellas
Interfaith communities held a prayer for immigrants on Sunday before demonstrating on the sidewalks outside the Pinellas County Courthouse. This was in honor of the Disappeared in America National Weekend of Action. Over 60 demonstrators gathered together to pray for immigrants being deported or held in detention...
Tropicana Field Roof Repairs Progress After Hurricane Milton Damage
Crews in St. Petersburg are making steady progress repairing Tropicana Field’s roof after it was damaged during Hurricane Milton.
Lucky Winner Hits $2.19 Million Jackpot on $1 Million Dragon Link™ Progressive Slot Machine...
TAMPA, Fla. (November 3, 2025) – On Sunday, November 2, a lucky winner hit a jackpot of $2,190,214.13 on the $1 Million Dragon Link™ Progressive Slot Machine by Aristocrat Gaming™ at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa with a $50 bet. This marks the second time the game has hit in excess of $1.5 million since...
Found Guilty in Foolio’s Death
The first suspect to go on trial has been found guilty.
New store at Countryside Mall seeks to create smiles with slime
CLEARWATER — Slime is officially on the menu in Clearwater, and it’s not just for kids. Slime Kitchen — now open at Countryside Mall — offers visitors the opportunity to create their own slime using different scents, glitter, textures and colorful ingredients. It may sound like...
Relief Sweeps Clearwater as Missing Mom and Kids Found Safe
After significant concern and a multi-county alert, Mollie Gavin and her four children, identified as Miracle, Melina, Moriah, and Milo, have been safely located, the Clearwater Police Department announced. The family had been the subject of an urgent search after they were last spotted on Clearwater Beach. Warnings...
Bob’s Side Piece to open in original Dead Bob’s location in west St. Pete
A pair of well-known St. Pete restaurateurs are teaming up to introduce a new neighborhood eatery that will offer old school Italian sandwiches, pizza, and more. Bob’s Side Piece will open in early 2026 at 6716 Central Avenue, the original home of Dead Bob’s. The new restaurant is...
