Florida Couple Pose With Stolen Cash On Social Media After I-75 Robbery Spree
TAMPA, Florida – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced the filing of a criminal complaint charging Taleah Williams (21, North Fort Myers) and Javion Ward (21, Fort Myers) with Hobbs Act robbery. If convicted, each faces up to 20 years in federal prison. According to the complaint, Williams...
Tampa flocks to Bad Bunny residency in Puerto Rico
Bad Bunny wrapped up his Puerto Rico residency over the weekend, with several Tampa fans traveling to the island to witness it. The big picture: The Latin megastar chose a residency in Puerto Rico over a U.S. tour due to concerns over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents targeting his audience.
Seminole empanadas prove popular draw for gluten-free fans
SEMINOLE — The blue board on the wall at Empanada Brothers lists 26 empanada flavors on white paper strips, some removed because they've sold out. Below them, a smaller sign declares: "Proud to be gluten free." Six years ago, when Camilo and Carrie Herron opened their small Seminole restaurant,...
Sunshine Skyway Bridge reopens after law enforcement activity forced closure
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Sunshine Skyway Bridge reopened Wednesday after law enforcement officials were forced to close it due to an investigation. St. Petersburg police said a “suspicious item” was left behind by someone who tried to jump off the bridge. Video from FL511 showed authorities using a robot during the...
Florida Woman Arrested For Battery After Alleged Silly String Assault
A Clearwater woman faces criminal charges after Pinellas Park police say she allegedly used Silly String to attack a man at a local restaurant.
‘It’s very scary times’: Dunedin business owners react to past year after hurricanes
Dunedin is one of the many areas where people are still trying to get back on their feet after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Clearwater-based street medics reject nonprofit model to reduce harm for neighbors
While moneyed nonprofits can lobby for governmental change, Clearwater-based harm reduction group Kaon City Medics group is taking direct action. The post Clearwater-based street medics reject nonprofit model to reduce harm for neighbors appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
Penalty fees waived for after-the-fact permits in Pinellas County
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA)—Pinellas County is waiving penalty fees for after-the-fact building permits through Dec. 31, 2025, the County announced. Waiving the penalty fees is to help residents in unincorporated areas bring storm-damaged properties into permitting compliance and to support long-term recovery. The...
Year after year, Tampa Bay comedian Johnny B keeps leveling up
Johnny B named Best Comedian in Creative Loafing Tampa Bay's Best of the Bay 2025. The post Year after year, Tampa Bay comedian Johnny B keeps leveling up appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
Clearwater officers rescue 2 ducklings trapped in storm drain
CLEARWATER, Fla. (WSVN) — Police officers in Clearwater were called to help two ducklings that had fallen into a storm drain. The rescue took place near U.S. 19 and Sunset Point Road, Aug. 27. Responding officers used whatever they could find, like a broom and a bucket. One officer...
