Pinellas County Sheriff Warns of Elaborate Computer Virus Scam Costing Resident $172,000
Residents of Pinellas County, heed the alert from your Sheriff's Office on a scam that has already bilked one unsuspecting citizen out of a staggering $172,000. A nefarious scheme has emerged, involving a fabricated computer virus warning which then spirals into a complex con, fooling victims into transferring their...
Inspired by shocking video, bill would ban capture of endangered marine wildlife for aquariums
TAMPA, Fla. — Floridians were enraged last summer when a viral video showed men offshore Panama City capturing a giant manta ray, a federally threatened species, and hoisting the animal onto their boat. That anger only skyrocketed when it became clear that Florida’s wildlife agency had approved the capture:...
Inmate Death after Medical Event at Central Florida Jail
An inmate death was recently reported after a medical event at a Central Florida jail. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is conducting the death investigation after an inmate passed away at the hospital. Late last year, deputies at the Falkenburg Road Jail in Tampa were alerted to an apparent...
ICE protests draw hundreds across the Tampa Bay area
TAMPA, Fla - Hundreds of people showed up in Tampa and St. Petersburg to protest ICE, the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis woman by the agency and the current administration. Renee Good was killed by an ICE agent earlier in the week in Minnesota. This sparked nationwide protests and prompted...
Central Florida Man Arrested for Shooting Pregnant Woman, Striking Unborn Baby
A 15-time convicted felon was recently arrested for shooting a pregnant woman in Central Florida, also striking her unborn baby. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested the man for shooting his pregnant girlfriend. Brandon Regional Hospital notified HCSO that a pregnant woman was dropped off at the...
12 Cuban restaurants in Florida serving the most authentic food outside Havana
Across Florida, Cuban cuisine thrives in spots that feel vibrant, soulful, and unmistakably authentic. Beyond Miami’s well-known neighborhoods, these restaurants serve dishes that capture the spirit of Havana, with flavors that feel rich, comforting, and deeply satisfying. From slow-roasted pork to fresh sandwiches...
Tampa Police Officer Arrested after Domestic Violence Investigation
A Tampa Police officer was arrested after a domestic violence investigation. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested the Tampa Police Officer following a domestic violence investigation after deputies previously responded to Brandon Regional Hospital, where an adult female victim was being treated for...
The Tamiami Trail: A Journey Through Time and Tradition in the Heart of Florida
Long before anyone drove it, the Tamiami Trail was a path for people on foot and in canoes. For Florida’s original inhabitants, the wetlands weren’t an obstacle; they were a highway. Most of the original settlers gravitated along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, but smaller groups always lived...
Allegiant Airlines, Sun Country Airlines announce merger
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Allegiant Airlines, one of the top budget airlines in America, has announced that it is merging with Sun Country Airlines to give a more competitive, leisure-focused American airline. In a social media post on Sunday afternoon, they announced that this will expand services to popular...
Florida bill takes aim at paper straws
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A Florida bill is taking aim at paper straws. A bill has been introduced in both the House and Senate that would require jurisdictions with straw laws to allow options other than paper. The bill claims that paper straws are harmful to the environment and...
