Three Florida Suburbs Named Among Burnout Belts
Three Florida suburbs were named among the nation's burnout belts. The post Three Florida Suburbs Named Among Burnout Belts appeared first on West Orlando News .
Tampa Bay lawyers raise ethical concerns over Pam Bondi’s conduct as Attorney General
Lawyers are raising serious concerns about what they allege is unethical conduct by Pam Bondi, former Florida Attorney General and until her recent dismissal, U.S. Attorney General, in a formal complaint to the Florida Bar and amid growing scrutiny within the legal community of alumni of her alma mater, Stetson Law School in Gulfport, Florida. […] The post Tampa Bay lawyers raise ethical concerns over...
$165 million redevelopment of downtown St. Pete marina moves ahead with city in charge
The City of St. Petersburg is stepping in to lead the long-awaited redevelopment of the century-old, 640-slip municipal marina along the downtown waterfront just south of the St. Pete Pier. The redevelopment is a large, multi-phased project focused on rebuilding aging infrastructure, improving operations, and opening up more of the...
The call for smaller lot sizes to ease Florida’s housing crisis
ST PETERSBURG — Although officials say there’s no “silver bullet” to cure Florida’s affordable housing crisis, an argument that smaller lot sizes can be a significant part of the solution was the topic of a panel discussion this week at the Florida Housing Solutions Summit in St. Petersburg. The day-long forum was organized by the […]
Florida woman allegedly killed two ex-lovers the same day, and police found out when...
Florida prosecutors seek the death penalty for Susan Avalon, accused of killing two ex-lovers on the same day in Bradenton and Tampa shootings.
Dave’s Hot Chicken Plots Fiery Park Boulevard Takeover
Fried chicken fans along Park Boulevard might want to clear some space on their cheat-day calendars. A Dave’s Hot Chicken is in the works for 4683 Park Blvd. in Pinellas Park, according to plan‑review paperwork filed this week that points to a new storefront on the busy corridor.
Pinellas hurricane rebuild breaks ground
Nearly two years after hurricanes Helene and Milton inundated neighborhoods across Pinellas County, the first storm-damaged homes have entered reconstruction under the county’s disaster recovery program. The work is being carried out through the People First Home Rehabilitation and Reconstruction program, a federally funded initiative offering up to $375,000...
Demolition underway at St. Pete’s pink buildings
Demolition is underway at downtown St. Petersburg's pink buildings. Why it matters: A 29-story luxury condo tower is set to rise in their place. State of play: By Friday, the century-old Ventnor Apartments at Fourth Street South and Fourth Avenue had been reduced to jagged piles of rubble. The building...
Pinellas County to Host Operation Medicine Cabinet for Safe Disposal of Prescription Drugs
PINELLAS COUNTY, Florida - Residents of Pinellas County are encouraged to safely dispose of unused and expired prescription medications during Operation Medicine Cabinet on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ten designated locations across the county, including the Countryside Mall Parking Lot in Clearwater, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office North District Station in Dunedin, and...
Part of I-275 in Florida shut down due to police activity
FLORIDA — Police activity has disrupted traffic on the Howard Frankland Bridge heading into Tampa on Friday morning, authorities said. According to officials, law enforcement responded around 6:15 a.m. to the northbound lanes of Interstate 275 near the Hillsborough County side of the bridge. The response led to lane closures and significant delays for commuters […] The post Part of I-275 in Florida shut...

















