Saint Petersburg FL

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A 41-year-old man is behind bars facing multiple felony charges after deputies say he took the law into his own hands, shooting and killing a dog he claimed was responsible for the death of his own pet. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) responded to...

MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — A popular Italian restaurant in Madeira Beach announced it’ll soon be closing its doors as the city prepares to start development on a new town center. Frabotta’s Beach Kitchen has sat just steps away from the beach for years, nestled into a corner...

ORLANDO, Fla. — A new law that took effect at the beginning of this year is making it possible to track anyone who has been found guilty, or pleaded guilty or no-contest, to cruelty to animals. Dexter’s Law was named after Dexter, a dog who was adopted in Pinellas...

A viral soda drive-thru by way of Utah may be putting down roots in Pinellas County. In late December, a pre-application meeting request was filed with the City of Largo, kick-starting the early stages of a potential Swig at the corner of Missouri Avenue North and Rosery Road Northwest between a PNC Bank and Extra...

Florida Highway Patrol troopers responded to a fatal three-vehicle crash Sunday night on southbound I-275 along the Howard Frankland Bridge in Pinellas County. Investigators say a Chevrolet Silverado entered an active construction zone near Milepost 34 and collided with a Ford F-550, sending debris into a third...

The former Craftsman House Gallery, housed in a historic 1918 bungalow in the Grand Central District, will become Karma Kitchen and Bakery—a new concept from the owner of Karma Juice Bar & Eatery. The reimagined property at 2955 Central Avenue will feature an indoor dining space, an outdoor edible...

National construction and engineering firms have submitted letters of interest to work with ARK Ellison Horus on its $6.8B proposal to redevelop St. Petersburg’s Historic Gas Plant District. Local housing and health organizations have also stepped forward to support the City of St. Petersburg’s evaluation of...

GULFPORT, Florida — A Gulfport woman has a warning for drivers. Jean Hammack said a group of three people, believed to be juveniles, stole her car over the holidays. Weeks after the theft, Hammack said she is sharing her story to seek accountability and warn others not to let their guard down.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A nurse in training found herself responding to a call that likely saved a man’s life. It happened just before the holidays when the student spotted a man down in the middle of the street fighting for his life. That student jumped in to...

TAMPA, Fla. – Residents enjoying the mild start to the week should keep their umbrellas—and their winter coats—close at hand. The National Weather Service reports a turbulent shift is on the horizon for the Tampa Bay area, bringing a mix of rain, gusty winds, and a sharp drop in temperatures that could see the...