DNA Links Madeira Beach Man to 1980 Tampa Killing, Prosecutors Say
More than four decades after Charles Barnes was found stabbed in his East Okaloosa Avenue home, a Madeira Beach man is now at the center of the long-cold Tampa murder case. Robert Paul Bear, a Madeira Beach resident, appeared in a Tampa courtroom Thursday after a grand jury indicted him in connection with the 1980...
SWFMD urges year-round water conservation as aquifer levels fall below normal
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Southwest Florida Water Management District is urging year-round water conservation after its February water resources update showed below-normal aquifer levels across much of its service area. “Water levels may rise and fall, but our water resources remain limited,” the district said. As...
66-Year-Old Man Struck And Killed In Pinellas Park Crosswalk Collision
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. – Pinellas Park police are investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred on March 5, 2026, in the 3800 block of 70th Avenue North. At approximately 7:40 PM, 66-year-old Bryon Tavenner was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the street. The investigation determined that...
619-unit Alton Skyway apartments approved for SPC’s Allstate Campus in the Skyway Marina District
Despite facing opposition from area developers and others, a 17.25-acre property in south St. Pete is expected to become a new 619-unit apartment community. On Wednesday, the St. Petersburg Development Review Commission ultimately approved a site plan from Delray Beach–based Kolter Multifamily to build Alton Skyway,...
Roof collapses due to fire at Pinellas Park auto shop
Firefighters are battling a fire at an auto repair shop in Pinellas Park.
Senior dog Bella-Betsy at risk of euthanasia in Tampa
Bella-Betsy, an 8-year-old Labrador Retriever mix, is at risk of euthanasia at the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center in Tampa. She was surrendered earlier this year after her owner could no longer care for her. Shelter staff describe her as affectionate and playful but note that she struggles with reactivity...
St. Pete approves archaeological digs at Tropicana Field parking lot after possible graves detected
St. Petersburg leaders have approved archaeological digs at a parking lot near Tropicana Field after radar scans detected what could be several graves beneath the surface.
11 Florida Restaurants Serving Italian Dishes That Are Pure Culinary Gold
If you’ve ever dreamed of tasting Italy without hopping on a plane, Florida has some incredible spots that bring the old country straight to your plate. From flaky, golden calzones in Miami to silky pasta dishes in charming coastal towns, I’ve spent countless hours exploring local Italian restaurants and chasing the...
WATCH: K-9 chases, catches fleeing Tampa man during prowler call, deputies say
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Hillsborough County K-9 caught a Tampa man who stole items from multiple vehicles in Tampa on Feb. 27, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. HCSO posted a video on Facebook on Friday, showing the aviation unit and deputies as they responded to a prowler call. The aviation...
Twin Sisters Taken Into Custody After Throwing Chihuahua From Moving SUV in Florida
The police arrested twin sisters after a Chihuahua was thrown out of their moving SUV. The post Twin Sisters Taken Into Custody After Throwing Chihuahua From Moving SUV in Florida appeared first on MotorBiscuit .
