Boats destroyed in fire in Madeira Beach marina
MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. (WWSB) — Three boats were damaged by fire at a Madeira Beach marina on Thanksgiving Day, local fire officials said. The fire sent a large plume of smoke into the air above the boat slips along Gulf Boulevard. Madeira Beach Deputy Fire Chief John Mortillite told...
‘Worst feeling in the world’: Family survives a night on the ocean after boat...
CLEARWATER, Fla. (BAY NEWS 9) – A Florida family, including a 90-year-old man, said they are thankful to be alive after they survived a boating accident on Monday that forced them to endure strong winds and waves and cold temperatures. Cris Harding, Sr. said Monday began as a perfect...
Villagers fight for future of our democracy and their grandchildren
Villagers fought for the future of America’s democracy and their grandchildren in several locations Saturday morning throughout Florida’s Friendliest Hometown. The Villages Democratic Club hosted the rallies at five locations. While many Villagers hosted families this Thanksgiving weekend, the demonstrators used the...
Pregnant Florida Woman Shot in Her Sleep; Deputies Say Boyfriend Fired Bullet That Injured...
BRANDON, FLORIDA — A 44-year-old Florida man is behind bars after allegedly shooting his eight-months-pregnant girlfriend in the stomach while she slept beside two of her children, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Both the woman and her newborn baby survived after emergency treatment, and...
Thanksgiving Hunt Gone Wrong: Divers Drag Armed Trespasser From Swamp At Alafia State Park
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A report of gunfire early Thanksgiving morning at Alafia State Park triggered a massive police response that ended with divers pulling an armed suspect from the water. The incident began at 1:17 a.m. on Thursday when the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) received 911 calls...
Shopapalooza returns for 15th year, bringing hundreds of local businesses to St. Pete’s waterfront
More than 350 local shops, artists, and food vendors are filling Vinoy Park for one of the nation’s largest Small Business Saturday celebrations. The festival is organized by LocalShops1 and the city also features live music, art installations, a Kidpreneur Zone, and plenty of food. Shopapalooza continues Sunday...
St. Pete pastor turns damage into determination after stolen cars hit church building
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Pete police are investigating after two cars crashed into a church last weekend. Witnesses reportedly told police that teenagers ran from the stolen cars. Rev. Louis Murphy Sr. said the cars slammed into a Mount Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church's care building. “Most of...
WestShore Plaza businesses reassure shoppers they’re still open amid redevelopment rumors
TAMPA - Rumors have circulated about the future of WestShore Plaza, one of Tampa’s oldest malls. The 57-year-old property was approved by Tampa City Council last year for potential redevelopment into a mixed-use district featuring apartments, retail and office space. The site is also currently on the market,...
Two people injured after being struck while riding scooter in Florida
FLORIDA — Two people riding an electric scooter were critically injured Friday evening in a hit-and-run crash, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to the intersection of Gulfport Boulevard and Luana Lane South around 7:20 p.m. after multiple 911 callers reported two people lying in...
Angel Tree program receives ‘overwhelming’ support this year
TAMPA - The Salvation Army Angel Tree program makes sure Santa comes to every house. "I can tell you in Hillsborough County, the support has been overwhelming," said Major Mark Woodcock of the Tampa Hillsborough County Salvation Army. "Toys are very expensive. And so, we're very thankful for the generosity...
