Robin Nicholson, executive director of St. Petersburg’s James Museum, has died
Robin Nicholson, the James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art’s executive director since 2023, died Feb. 17 following a sudden illness. His death was announced on social media. “Robin was a dedicated leader and a champion of art. Out of respect for his family, we kindly ask for privacy...
Native American photographic exhibit in St. Pete explores history and controversy
A controversial new exhibit is on display at The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art in St. Petersburg. The photographs of Edward S. Curtis are on display for viewers to take them as they are or to consider deeper questions. The intention of Curtis accompanies his exhibit everywhere it...
Wimauma Street Stunned as 4-Year-Old Found Dead on Tee Time Road
A quiet stretch of Tee Time Road in Wimauma turned into the center of a tragedy Friday afternoon after deputies found a 4-year-old child unresponsive in the 2500 block. The child was later pronounced dead, and authorities have opened an active investigation into what happened. For now, officials are keeping details...
Hillsborough County Public Defender brings free legal help and more directly to community
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — In a first-of-its-kind event, the Hillsborough County Public Defender’s Office offered free legal help and additional resources in Tampa. The initiative is called PD 13 Street Legal, which brought legal services directly to Tampa residents. “This has been my area, my neighborhood, but I...
HomeGoods plans to build a large distribution center in Hillsborough County
The company confirmed the news in a statement, saying HomeGoods has purchased 175 acres of land in Plant City for the distribution center. HomeGoods is planning to build a nearly 1.2 million square-foot warehouse in Hillsborough County. A spokesperson with the company confirmed the news in a statement to 10...
Hillsborough County State Attorney Charged Men for Disrupting Student Prayer at USF
Hillsborough County State Attorney filed criminal charges against men accused of disrupting USF student prayer gathering in Tampa. The post Hillsborough County State Attorney Charged Men for Disrupting Student Prayer at USF appeared first on West Orlando News .
Pinellas County Braces For The Chill: Free Rides And Warm Beds Open This Monday
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Pinellas County is shifting into gear as a cold snap heads for the coast, triggering the activation of emergency shelters for Monday night, Feb. 23. The Homeless Leadership Alliance confirmed the move after the National Weather Service projected “feels like” temperatures to dip to 40 degrees...
Florida man accused of shooting door-to-door salesman after dispute
BRANDON, Fla. (CBS12) — A door-to-door sales pitch turned bloody when a Florida man shot a solicitor following a dispute, landing him behind bars for attempted murder. According to officers with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, at around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, deputies responded to the Providence Townhomes...
St. Petersburg police chief says programs have kept youth crime down
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — New data shows violent crime was down in 2025 in the Tampa Bay area. The city of St. Petersburg had the lowest number of homicides in nearly 60 years. Youth crime is also down, according to the city's police department. St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony...
Florida man among nine backcountry skiers killed in California avalanche
TRUCKEE, Calif. (CBS12) — A 30-year-old Florida man and mountain guide was among nine people killed in Tuesday’s Castle Peak avalanche in California, authorities said Saturday. The victims included three guides from Blackbird Mountain Company and six experienced women skiers who were close friends. Six others...
