After pause from storms, Treasure Island’s holiday lighted boat parade is back
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — After a difficult year rebuilding from the back-to-back hurricanes, Treasure Island’s holiday lighted boat parade is returning to the waters of Boca Ciega Bay on Saturday evening. The parade is set to begin at 5:45 p.m. and will weave through the inlets of Boca...
Good ‘Burger Awards announced, naming St. Pete’s top spots
The annual Good ’Burger Awards celebrate all things good in St. Pete, honoring the people, businesses, and places that make the city special. This year’s awards recognized winners across 11 categories, creating a veritable who’s who of the Sunshine City. Good ’Burger is hosted each year by...
Largo Man Charged in Clearwater Bank Robberies Involving E-Bike Getaway
TAMPA — United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced the arrest and filing of a federal criminal complaint charging the “E-bike Bandit” Shannon Luster, 49, of Largo, with bank robbery. He was arrested and booked into the Pinellas County Jail on Thursday, December 18, 2025. According to...
The best boat show in America takes over St. Pete this January
The best boat show in America is hosted annually in St. Pete, and it’s back this January. Taking over St. Pete’s downtown waterfront, the 48th annual St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show Presented by Progressive returns January 15-18, and tickets to the must-see event are on sale now.
Largo Police Scale Back On-Scene Search For Missing 87-Year-Old Petro Kuqo
LARGO, Fla. – After a week of exhaustive searching by land, air, and sea, the Largo Police Department announced Friday that they are scaling back physical resources at the scene of Petro Kuqo’s disappearance, though the investigation remains fully active. Kuqo, an 87-year-old man with dementia, vanished from...
Weekend ‘Wolf Pack’: Major DUI Crackdown Hits Pinellas County Roads
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Motorists traveling through Pinellas County this weekend should expect a heavy law enforcement presence as deputies and officers launch a county-wide “Wolf Pack” operation aimed at removing impaired drivers from the road. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office announced that the saturation...
Pinellas County Approves Tougher Rules for Pet Stores After 400 Violations
Pinellas County commissioners voted Tuesday to enact stricter regulations for retail pet stores. Why? Animal services handed out nearly 400 citations over the past year. The new rules will increase inspections and require better documentation of animal care practices. The regulations include more unannounced permit...
St. Pete prepares to host 39th annual MLK parade
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The city of St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival Inc. are getting ready for their annual parade celebrating and honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The 39th annual parade called "The Power of A Dream" will take place from 11 a.m. to 2...
Florida woman accused of killing 2 ex-husbands in 1 day
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida woman has been accused of killing two of her ex-husbands in separate incidents across different counties on the same day. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) reported that the woman, identified as Susan Avalon, 51, allegedly committed these acts on Wednesday. Sheriff...
Christmas Holiday Shifts St. Petersburg Trash Pickup Schedule
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – With Christmas Day landing on a Thursday this year, St. Petersburg officials are adjusting the calendar for city services. Residents who usually see trash trucks on Thursdays will need to be ready a day early. According to the city, residential trash and recycling trucks will...

















