Local TV Giants Keep Kimmel Off Air After ABC Return, Citing ‘Respectful Dialogue’
Nexstar and Sinclair to Preempt “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Despite ABC Reinstatement. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. announced on Tuesday that it will not air “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on its affiliated stations, a decision echoed by Sinclair Broadcast Group. This defiance comes even as ABC’s parent company, Disney, has permitted...
Woodson African American Museum of Florida’s Free Museum Day: a powerful celebration of Black...
St. Petersburg, FL — The Woodson African American Museum of Florida, in partnership with the St. Pete Arts Alliance, joined museums across the nation in celebrating Free Museum Day, welcoming hundreds of visitors from across the Bay Area. Terri Lipsey Scott, Executive Director of The Woodson, credited her staff...
Florida serial offender accused of dragging bicyclist to death in hit-and-run
A Florida man faces vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter charges after allegedly striking and killing a 38-year-old mother riding an e-bike in Gulfport.
Best Pizza Spots in Pinellas County: Top Local Pizzerias to Try Now
The Italians may have been credited with inventing pizza, but (in my opinion), Americans have perfected it. It surprised me to read in a recent article that Seattle is the most “pizza obsessed” city in the country (based on the number of pies ordered). I had my money on New York or Chicago.
Pinellas County Jail visitations to go virtual
Inmates at the Pinellas County Jail have been able to speak with family and friends through a virtual platform since Sept. 17. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has decided to implement a new visitation system after partnering with technology company Smart Communications. It is available daily between 8 a.m. and...
1 dead, 1 injured after ‘incident’ involving two city employees in New Port Richey
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (WFLA) — The New Port Richey Police Department said it is investigating an “incident” involving two of the city’s public works employees. The city confirmed to 8 On Your Side that one person was killed and another was injured while performing routine maintenance. The employee who was injured was...
6-year-old girl is sole survivor of triple fatality crash in Polk County
A 6-year-old girl was the only survivor after an SUV lost control on I-4 Sunday evening and traveled off the highway, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Honeymoon Island drivers kept hitting park tortoises until woman took action.
DUNEDIN — Maggie Serus is hard to miss, and that’s the point. It’s a searing summer morning at Honeymoon Island State Park, and just beyond the toll booth, donning a bright orange vest and a leopard print headband, stands the proud 71-year-old. There’s a smile on her...
17-year-old accused of murdering woman, leaving body in vacant Tampa lot
A 17-year-old has been arrested and charged with murder after a person was found dead in a vacant lot, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
Hillsborough State Attorney’s Office drops pending charges for openly displaying a firearm
TAMPA, Fla. - The State Attorney's Office of the 13th Judicial Circuit has dropped pending charges for openly displaying a firearm. It comes after a Florida appeals court recently ruled that an open carry ban is unconstitutional. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier told prosecutors and law enforcement agencies to...
