St. Pete Housing Committee talks flood-zone home buyouts
City housing officials are hoping to help people who are still recovering after their property was damaged in hurricanes Helene or Idalia, through an addition to the Sunrise St. Pete program.
SFC set to open new sports facility in Pinellas Park, one of 11 U.S....
The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), a national operator of youth sports and community recreation venues, announced plans to open 11 new facilities across the United States in 2026, including one in Florida. The Sprowls Horizon Sports Park, located in Pinellas Park, is scheduled to open February 28, 2026. The...
Road rage driver who chased, shot at car in Gibsonton convicted of attempted murder
A man who chased and shot at a driver in Gibsonton has been convicted of second-degree attempted murder.
Hillsborough County to Host Free Grocery Distribution and Health Services at Tampa Community Health...
Hillsborough County is poised to bolster the well-being of its residents this Saturday with a dual offering of free groceries and health services. In an effort to support community health, the County's Healthy Living Program has organized a community health fair set to take place on Jan. 24 at the Lee Davis Community...
Middle school English teacher wins 2026 Pinellas County Schools’ Teacher of the Year
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Pinellas County has crowned its 2026 Teacher of the year. Denise White, a sixth and seventh grade English teacher at James B. Sanderlin K-8 School was named the winner Wednesday evening. The Pinellas Education Foundation honored 10 finalists at its annual Illuminate: Evening of Excellence....
Oldsmar man throws baby in stroller during ‘scuffle’ with father, deputies say
An Oldsmar man was arrested Wednesday after throwing an infant out of out of her stroller, deputies said.
Loose dog running along Tampa’s I-275 safe because of Florida Highway Patrol officer
On Wednesday morning, a stray dog was spotted in the median of Tampa’s I-275. The dog appeared frightened and avoided motorists’ gestures to be rescued. It had been early in the morning when a passerby notified authorities of the dog. Fortunately, Trooper Andrew Fuqua, with the Florida Highway Patrol, arrived at the...
Florida Horse Racing Deaths Hidden From Public View As Horses Keep Dying
After years of open reporting, Florida’s shift to a private federal system leaves the public in the dark while horses continue to suffer fatal injuries at major tracks. By Senior Staff Writer, Edmond Thorne for OmniCom MultiMedia.
Pinellas group home worker caught on video ‘excessively battering’ child with autism: PCSO
An employee at a group home and daycare in Largo was arrested Wednesday after being accused of child abuse.
Criminal targets second Tampa Bay business in imposter scheme
A criminal's scheme to pose as a legitimate local business and rip off consumers was first exposed earlier this month in a Better Call Behnken investigation.
