Largo firefighter under review for alleged discriminatory language during ‘No Kings’ protest
Largo city officials are investigating claims made against a firefighter and EMT.
WATCH: Florida Man Calls 911 More Than 16,000 Times
A St. Petersburg man is under scrutiny after investigators say he made more than 16,000 calls to 911 over the past five years, many of them not emergencies. Authorities say the flood of bogus calls wasted valuable resources, tied up emergency lines, and delayed help for people truly in need.Law enforcement officials...
Task force works to rescue children from human trafficking in Tampa Bay
Each year, children run away from home, are abducted, and some leave the juvenile justice system without permission. Many end up in dangerous situations involving human trafficking.
St. Petersburg terminates deal to privately redevelop downtown marina
St. Petersburg is ending negotiations with Safe Harbor Marinas to redevelop and operate the downtown marina and is planning to handle the project itself. For those who wanted the waterfront city asset to stay public, it’s a dream come true. “This is what we’ve been hoping for,” said Page...
Leadership St. Pete Celebrates the Graduation of the Class of 2025
Leadership St. Pete (LSP) proudly celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2025, marking the culmination of an incredible six-month journey of leadership development, civic engagement, and community impact. The graduation ceremony, held at the Birchwood Canopy in downtown St. Pete, brought together class members,...
Mullet’s Fish Camp is opening an intimate dessert and wine bar in St. Pete
One of South St. Pete’s most beloved seafood spots is getting a sweet new neighbor, thanks to the same team behind it. The owners of Mullet’s Fish Camp (3901 6th St. S.) are expanding across the street and bringing something totally new to the table: a dessert and wine bar.
Rare guitars find home at St. Petersburg vintage shop
ST. PETERSBURG — Redwoods Vintage Guitars in the Pasadena neighborhood of St. Petersburg has expanded its collection, attracting clients including musicians from Vertical Horizon, Alanis Morissette, Bob Dylan’s band, Keith Richards and Neil Young. “There are individual guitars in the shop that are the only ones...
‘It was like somebody punched me in the stomach’: Woman calls 8 On Your...
For ten years, a Hillsborough County woman has watched the ground around her loved ones’ grave site start to shift.
ProducePac: a lifeline of fresh food for St. Pete seniors
Nestled at 132 49th St. S., a humble initiative is making a monumental difference for local seniors. ProducePac, part of the nonprofit Saving Our Seniors founded by Kelli Casto, has turned a passion for helping others into a thriving mission to feed, support and uplift the elderly. Through ProducePac—the nonprofit’s...
Weeks Marine Wins $125 million of $130.7 million Pinellas County, Fl. Beach Renourishment Project
After waiting until the last minute for the federal government to provide some relief, Pinellas County has dedicated $130.7 million to repair critically eroded beaches. County commissioners somberly approved the massive appropriation Tuesday. Local legislators were unable to effectuate changes to stringent federal...