Tampa shooting leaves man dead; shooter in custody after calling 911
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said it is investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Tampa on Wednesday morning.
Jury recommends life sentence for man convicted in Ruskin double murder
The jury was asked to consider several factors in the case to determine whether or not McKinsie Lyons should receive the death penalty.
Stolen ID, Deadly Consequences: Man Who Killed Pinellas County Deputy Handed Federal Sentence
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A Honduran national currently serving time for the hit-and-run death of a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Deputy will stay behind bars longer after a federal judge tacked on additional prison time for the identity theft scheme that allowed him to work in the U.S. illegally.
Walmart Plans 34 Florida Store Remodels, Four New Locations Opening Early 2026
Walmart will transform 34 stores across Florida and launch four brand-new sites in early 2026. This push is part of what the company calls its "Store of the Future" concept. Back in April, the retail powerhouse said those 34 buildings would start getting their makeovers this year. On Dec. 8,...
Flower Power blossoms at Tully-Levine Gallery in St. Pete
The Tully-Levine Gallery at the Arts Xchange Campus (515 22nd St S) is alive with color after this weekend’s opening of Flower Power, a new exhibition that celebrates nature’s impermanence. The show is free to visit and on display through January 28, inviting visitors to step into a delicate world filled with petals,...
400-unit Marina Club Apartments completes construction in the Skyway Marina District
Three years after breaking ground, the 400-unit Marina Club Apartments has completed construction in the Skyway Marina District, adding another large residential community to one of St. Petersburg’s fastest-growing neighborhoods. The eight-story apartment building, located at 4341 34th Street South and overlooking...
This Florida Burger Stand Turns One Classic Burger Into a Local Legend
If you know, you know: a perfect burger can turn an ordinary night into a Florida memory. El Cap Restaurant in St. Petersburg has been doing exactly that, flipping freshly ground patties into local legend status since before your favorite team’s last big win. You feel the vibe the second you pull up to 4th Street N,...
St. Pete to conduct study to dredge shallow canals in Riviera Bay
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The City of St. Petersburg says a stormwater study is a direct result of summer walking tours held weeks ago. Its public works department wanted to hear directly from residents about the flooding problems in their neighborhood. The city now says it will conduct a...
Visioning Begins for New 28-Acre Mixed-Use District Near St. Petersburg’s Warehouse Arts District
Planning and visioning efforts are now underway for a new 28-acre mixed-use district just west of St. Petersburg’s Warehouse Arts District, marking a significant moment for urban infill and commercial development in the region. The site, long underutilized, has entered an early phase of design exploration that could...
Shore Acres flood mitigation efforts receive $1 million
St. Petersburg has received $1 million in state funding to mitigate frequent flooding in the city’s lowest-lying neighborhood, thanks to advocacy from local lawmakers. City Council members unanimously approved a grant agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) at their Dec. 11 meeting....

















