Pinellas County Inmate With Oklahoma Warrants Dies After Apparent Suicide Attempt
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Robbery/Homicide Unit is investigating the death of an inmate who was found unresponsive in his cell’s shower last week, with what authorities believe was a self-inflicted injury. Derrick Diestelmeier, 38, was pronounced deceased on July 6, 2025, after...
VIDEO: Driver charged after crashing into St. Petersburg home
A woman now faces three charges including driving with a suspended, cancelled or revoked license after crashing into a home Monday morning.
‘Grown up’ Chuck E. Cheese gaming arcade opens in St. Pete
Chuck E. Cheese, the nationally recognized children’s arcade and restaurant chain, has launched a new concept, Chuck’s Arcade. It’s targeted towards adults and teenagers – the individuals who grew up with the Chuck E. brand. Ten locations have opened in malls and hotels around the country,...
Voices from Solitary: Fighting for Everyone’s Liberation
Malika Henderson is a 30-year-old incarcerated abolitionist from North Philadelphia. Henderson has been incarcerated for 12 years, including nine years in solitary confinement at various times. In addition to utilizing every means available to elevate herself while behind bars, Henderson stands up for the human...
Driver arrested for killing 19-year-old while running red light: HCSO
Deputies arrested a man who they say fled the scene of a fatal crash he caused by running a red light in Riverview on the Fourth of July.
Two Arrested in Connection with Fatal May Shooting in Seffner
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two individuals in connection with the May 14, 2025, fatal shooting of 31-year-old Michael Workman in Seffner, FL. Deputies responded to the 100 block of Phillips Drive at approximately 3:14 a.m. and located Workman suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper...
Florida’s Housing Market Teeters as Climate Disasters Press Homeowners
Douglas McIntyre of Climate Crisis 24/7 reports on Florida’s deepening housing crisis following Hurricane Milton, which devastated Fort Myers and led to steep home price drops—often by 20–30%. He notes that nearby Tampa is also facing instability, with property values slipping amid rising fears of more frequent and...
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Enters Key Phase of $62 Million Expansion
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital is entering a pivotal stage in its $62 million expansion project, with construction actively underway on a new facility aimed at enhancing its capacity to treat the region’s most complex pediatric cases. The 28,000-square-foot expansion — part of...
Car crashes into parked car before hitting St. Pete home, officers say
A woman was transported to the hospital after crashing into a vehicle before hitting a home, the St. Petersburg Police Department said.
Tragic Firework Mishap in St. Petersburg Leads to Dog’s Death
A dog in St. Petersburg, Florida, was tragically killed after allegedly picking up a lit firework during a neighborhood display.
