Jury finds woman guilty of manslaughter in Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio’s murder
TAMPA | The 22-year-old woman who was accused of helping plan the ambush that killed Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio in Tampa last year was found guilty of manslaughter by jurors late Oct. 31. Alicia Andrews was the first suspect in the murder of Foolio, whose real name was Charles Andrew Jones II , to stand trial...
Halloween Night in Ybor City: Vignettes
Traffic was at a standstill as blood was everywhere from all of the people who were either brutally scarred or lost eyes or various limbs. The carnage was horrific — but at least there were fortunately plenty of doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters and other emergency personnel on hand…
UPDATE: They have been located – Clearwater: MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for...
A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for Moriah Gavin, a biracial female, 1 year old, unknown height, unknown weight, brown hair and brown eyes; Milo Gavin, a biracial male, 4 years old, unknown height, unknown weight, brown hair and brown eyes; Miracle Gavin, a biracial female, 7 years old, 4 feet tall, 65...
‘It’s insane’: Lawyers are ‘making money’ and residents losing it in a 5-year-long legal...
As if it weren’t enough to have to deal with Florida’s hurricanes, residents of Stonebriar in Pinellas County are swept up in a storm of lawsuits between their homeowners association and resident John Siamas. And just like homeowners end up paying for storm damage, they’re on the hook...
No joke: Side Splitters expanding to St. Pete
The Sundial, an upscale retail plaza in downtown St. Petersburg, is rapidly evolving into an entertainment complex. And that is no laughing matter. Tampa-based Side Splitters Comedy Club will open a new location in the Sundial, between Forbici Modern Italian and the AMC Theater. Owner Brian Thompson signed a lease...
Deadly vehicle crash closes busy road in Florida
FLORIDA — Tampa police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Sunday morning on Fowler Avenue. The incident happened in the 2800 block of Fowler Avenue, between 22nd Street and 30th Street. Officers responded around 9:20 a.m. and found a man deceased at the scene. Despite life-saving efforts, the victim...
Suspected Burglar Arrested After Break-In at Tampa Business as K9 Unit Ensures Peaceful Surrender
Last Thursday at midnight, Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputies responded to a burglary attempt at a Tampa business. The department's social media post stated that the incident occurred on North Dale Mabry Highway, where surveillance footage captured a suspect entering the premises without authorization. The...
LIST: Restaurants around Tampa Bay offer free meals during SNAP funding lapse
GULFPORT, Fla. (WFLA) — Starting Nov. 1, several restaurants across Tampa Bay are offering free meals for Florida residents struggling due to the lapse in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Multiple counties Hillsborough County Pinellas County Citrus County Pasco County Polk County
Tampa groups gather supplies to send to Jamaica
Several local organizations are gathering supplies to send to Jamaica as people there recover from a devastating blow from Hurricane Melissa.
‘Yes in God’s Backyard’ law to help young people aging out of foster care
ST PETERSBURG, Fla. — "Yes, in God’s backyard." That was the push for a bill that recently went into effect this summer. It allows churches to use their property to develop affordable housing, regardless of zoning restrictions. A local nonprofit is using that model to tackle the issue...

















