Tampa road rage suspect who pointed pistol at 2 people arrested: authorities
A man was arrested Tuesday regarding a road rage incident that occurred last week, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Pinellas plans $15.7M fix for crash-prone Seminole road
SEMINOLE — Pinellas County is moving ahead with a $15.7 million makeover of a problem-plagued stretch of 102nd Avenue North in unincorporated Seminole, transforming the two-lane road into a three-lane corridor with a roundabout designed to reduce crashes. “This project has been a long time in the making,” said...
Body found in Tampa early Thursday morning: TPD
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— A man’s body was found in Tampa Thursday morning, the Tampa Police Department said. Officers were called to North 48th Street and East 26th Avenue just before 7:20 a.m., where they found a man dead. Detectives are investigating the death.
Pinellas businessman accused of stealing $100M from special needs trusts won’t face criminal contempt...
Leo Govoni, the Pinellas County businessman accused of stealing $100 million from trust funds for people with disabilities, will not face a criminal contempt of court charge, following a ruling from a federal bankruptcy court judge. The judge's ruling indicates the court will leave potential criminal sanctions up to...
Publix introduces 13 limited-edition ice cream flavors to beat the summer heat
If you're looking for a sweet treat to beat this summer's heat, you may want to check out Publix's new ice cream offerings.
25-year-old killed after collision on US 301
A 25-year-old man was killed after his van crashed into a semi-truck along U.S. Highway 301 on Thursday morning. The fatal accident took place near the intersection of U.S. Hwy 301 and SE 57th Avenue, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol. Shortly before 8:30 a.m., the 25-year-old...
Mama G’s Bakery and Coffeehouse brings a taste of Germany to St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG — When Jacqueline Blowers walks into her storefronts on Central Avenue and in Kenneth City, it’s not just the smell of fresh-baked strudel, sourdough and coffee that greets her. It’s the feeling of home and the memory of a childhood spent behind the counter of a bakery in Germany.
Bay area brother donates bone marrow for treatment that cured sister’s sickle cell disease
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — June 19 is World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. It’s a time for people to shine a light on the disease and get educated about the need for a universal cure. Right now, there are two types of treatments that cure sickle cell disease, but...
Beach nourishment project approved by Pinellas County Commission
Pinellas County Commission approved a one-time emergency beach nourishment project that will partially restore protection of coastal communities and infrastructure.
Overnight Shooting Sends One To Hospital In Pinellas Park
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. – Pinellas Park Police are investigating a shooting that occurred last night in the 8900 block of 67th Street North, resulting in one adult male being hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities, alongside the Pinellas Park Fire Department, responded to reports of a shooting at...