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In a routine apprehension, Jaureecio Thornton, 26, was arrested by Hillsborough County deputies, backed by their Aviation Unit, on the evening of January 19, on charges stemming from multiple felony warrants, the Sheriff's Office detailed through a social media post. Thornton, previously convicted on three occasions,...

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A chaotic three-car crash early Saturday morning has left one woman dead and three others in the hospital. The tragic accident happened around 12:30 a.m. on US-301, just north of Jackson Road. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash began when a Chevy Camaro...

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — One person is dead and three others were injured after a fiery crash on U.S. 301, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). It happened just past midnight Saturday in the Thonotosassa area, near Jackson Road. According to FHP, a 22-year-old Brandon woman was driving...

A federal bankruptcy judge approved the $5.5 million auction sale of Big Storm Brewing, one of the largest remaining assets tied to Pinellas County businessman Leo Govoni, who faces federal fraud and money laundering charges. Prosecutors say the sale is part of a broader effort to recover money Govoni allegedly...

There is only one thing left to do for Kevin Steele, and that is to embark on a solo career. Steele founded his glam metal band, Roxx Gang, in 1982 along with Eric Carrell, Pete Clauss and Dog Denardin in St. Petersburg, Florida. Through its 18 years as a band, the group went through many lineup changes and record...

January 23, 2026 - A St. Petersburg-based financial advisor has pleaded guilty to defrauding over 2,000 investors out of approximately $380 million between 2020 and 2024, according to the U.S. attorney of the Northern District of Georgia. Todd Burkahlter lived in St. Petersburg while serving as CEO of Drive Planning,...

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. - Alan Sayler, the owner of Sayler's Suncoast Water, said he mailed a check from the USPS mailbox outside his business last summer — but it was stolen and used to commit fraud against him. "I finally saw a check come through in an amount that...

Craving a bite of Old Florida without the long haul to the Keys? Fourth Street Shrimp Store in St. Petersburg delivers that breezy, beach-shack vibe and the kind of seafood that makes a road trip feel like a smart plan. The grouper sandwich alone has fans plotting their weekend route,...

OLDSMAR, Fla. (WFLA) — An infant was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon after a confrontation between adults outside a gated community in Oldsmar, according to deputies. Investigators with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said a family was walking along the sidewalk near the intersection of Pine Avenue and...

One of the two drivers accused of participating in a 2018 deadly high-speed race on Bayshore Boulevard is now out of prison. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.