Teen arrested after video shows laser pointed at Florida sheriff’s helicopter
A teen was arrested after video showed a laser being pointed at a sheriff's office helicopter in Florida. Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office officials said the chopper was flying over Tampa on Sunday when they started experiencing last strikes from an apartment building. Footage from the helicopter released on...
Hennry Idleburgh Jr. helps the homeless in downtown Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. — A Bay Area businessman has a special heart for the homeless and the needy. Hennry Idleburgh Jr. and some of his friends feed the needy and homeless in downtown Tampa each Sunday. Idleburgh and his ministry called The Overcomers of Tampa Bay set up tents for...
Central Florida Man Claimed $5 Million Top Prize from Scratch-Off Game
The Florida Lottery recently announced that Joel Zebell, of Land O Lakes, claimed a $5,000,000 top prize from the $5,000,000 CA$H MONEY scratch-off game. The Central Florida man chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $3,053,000. The Pasco County winner purchased his winning ticket from...
12-Time Convicted Felon Arrested in Central Florida for Possessing Firearms
A 12-time convicted felon was arrested in Central Florida for possessing multiple firearms. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies received information that 44-year-old Christopher Newman, a convicted felon, was attempting to sell firearms in Tampa. Deputies conducted surveillance on Newman’s residence,...
Sprouts Farmers Market to Open First St. Petersburg Store in November
A new Sprouts Farmers Market will start serving St. Petersburg shoppers on Nov. 14. The 23,000-square-foot store sits at 3411 32nd Ave. South, anchoring the massive Sky Town project in the Skyway Marina District. This store marks a key milestone for the $800 million Sky Town project. Miami firm Altis...
This Unassuming Seafood Shack In Florida Serves Up The Best Fish And Chips You’ll...
Hidden behind a weathered exterior on St. Pete Beach, Red, White and Booze is redefining what Florida fish and chips can be, one perfectly crispy piece at a time. There’s something magical about discovering a restaurant that completely transforms your expectations of a classic dish. You walk in thinking...
‘It’s Pretty Much The Ghetto Version Of Hooters’: Tampa Woman Is A Server At...
Getting that first job out of school is a momentous experience. In that moment, many of us feel like we’re finally on our way to real adulthood. But in reality we’re also still kids whose brains aren’t fully developed. This may be a hollow comfort looking back at bad decisions years later, but that doesn’t make […]...
Bay Pines VA offers veterans support and services at resource fair
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — This weekend, veterans were able to find helpful resources all in one place. The VA Hospital in Bay Pines hosted a Resource Fair on the Medical Center’s campus. Multiple agencies and organizations were on hand, offering a wide range of information and services. What...
The Fried Shrimp At This Cozy Seafood Joint In Florida Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
The moment you sink your teeth into the fried shrimp at Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill in Tarpon Springs, you’ll understand why people have been known to cancel dinner plans elsewhere just to come here instead. There’s something almost magical about perfectly fried shrimp. When done right, it’s a...
Lakeland Man Arrested On Felony Warrant And Meth Charges
LAKELAND, Fla. – A routine traffic stop on Saturday afternoon led to the arrest of a Lakeland man on an active felony warrant, as well as new drug charges. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), 40-year-old Matthew Joseph Koscin was arrested after a deputy observed him commit a traffic infraction...
