Paraplegic Clearwater woman accused of misusing 911 says elevator breakdowns left her trapped
A Clearwater woman who is paraplegic said she was stunned to receive a certified letter from her homeowner's association’s attorney accusing her of misusing 911.
15-year-old boy briefly detained at Alligator Alcatraz, attorney says
Americans for Immigrant Justice confirmed to 8 On Your Side that a 15 year-old boy was briefly detained at Alligator Alcatraz earlier this month.
Pinellas County beachfront resort damaged during Helene sold
The Sandalwood Beach Resort on North Redington Beach has sold and will be redeveloped. The beachfront property, heavily damaged during Hurricane Helene last year, was bought by a local real estate broker and a developer. Jeff Beggins of Century 21 and Bill Karns paid $6 million for the property. The...
Cuts keep coming to Pinellas County schools
The Pinellas County school district’s already grim budget outlook for the new fiscal year has taken several turns for the worse since officials unveiled their proposed spending plan in late June. Superintendent Kevin Hendrick told school board members on July 15 that, after the June workshop, the state withdrew...
Metro Diner Looks to Be Headed to Palm Harbor
With more than two dozen locations in Florida, Metro Diner, “your best local restaurant,” looks to be continuing to expand in Florida with a new location in Palm Harbor. The chain submitted plan review documents showing a new Metro Diner in the works at 35000 US Hwy 19 N.
Injured Clearwater Ferry passenger seeking $50K from Jeff Knight in new lawsuit
Another passenger who was on the Clearwater Ferry during an April 27 collision is suing Jeff Knight, the operator of the other boat involved, for $50,000.
New Restaurant and Sub Shop Looks to Be Opening in Largo
Town Center Plaza, the retail center on Missouri Avenue North between Jasper and Auburn Streets, looks to be adding a new restaurant and sub shop to its food and drink portfolio. Plan review paperwork submitted by Corne’s Grill & Subs LLC shows a restaurant by that name opening at 1600 Missouri Ave N.
Tropical Storm Andrea forms in the Atlantic | Tracking the Tropics
Tropical Storm Andrea formed in the Atlantic on Tuesday, the National Hurricane Center announced.
Plastic surgeon charged with killing attorney appears in court
LARGO, Fla. (Court TV) — A plastic surgeon charged with murdering an attorney involved in a lawsuit against him appeared in court alongside new attorneys on Friday. Dr. Tomasz Kosowski is charged with the first-degree murder of Steven Cozzi, whose body has never been found. No trial date was set at Kosowski’s...
St. Petersburg celebrates opening of new affordable apartments
The City of St. Petersburg celebrated the opening of the Arya Apartments on Wednesday, a 415-unit apartment development including 125 units designated for workforce housing.