Man Won Mega Jackpot Playing Poker at Florida Casino
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1 dead, 2 hospitalized after early morning crash in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA)— One person is dead and two others are hospitalized after a crash in St. Petersburg early Wednesday morning. The St. Petersburg Police Department responded to a crash on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street South and 9th Avenue South around 2 a.m. According to SPPD, a white Toyota Camry was attempting […]
St. Petersburg PD Puts Skydio X10 Drone Hive on Its Rooftop
The St. Petersburg Police Department has activated a rooftop Drone Hive at its headquarters — three Skydio X10 drones docked and ready to launch within seconds of a priority call. Chief Anthony Holloway announced the expansion this week, and the numbers behind it are already making a case for what comes next, as reported by WUSF.
Sand, Songs, And Sculptures: Treasure Island Prepares For A Massive November Beach Bash
Sanding Ovations Returns To Treasure Island TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. – Treasure Island is getting ready...
Project Pizzo meets with USF leaders to try to prevent K-8 school’s closure
Although the Hillsborough County School Board has already voted to shut down Pizzo K-8 next fall, teachers and students said they're not giving up. A coalition made up of school staff and community leaders formed Project Pizzo to prevent the school, which sits on the University of South Florida Tampa campus, from closing its doors for good.
Living after prison, dangerous emissions, a Rowdie pioneer, don’t close the book on Haslam’s
Adjusting to life out of prison can be challenging for people who’ve just completed their sentence. Could providing them with a basic income help them get back on their feet —and keep them out of jail?. Plus, Temple Terrace’s newly discovered breathing risk, the story of a Tampa...
Local artists shine in new Florida NOW exhibition, on display in Downtown St. Pete
There’s no better time to check out Florida’s contemporary craft scene than now, and Florida NOW takes that idea seriously. Opening at Florida CraftArt (501 Central Ave) in downtown St. Pete, this new exhibit brings together artists from across the state who are rethinking traditional materials in thoughtful, imaginative, and sometimes surprising ways.
Dave’s Hot Chicken bringing the heat to Pinellas Park
A California-based franchise known for hot chicken is expanding its footprint in Pinellas County. Dave’s Hot Chicken is headed to 4683 Park Boulevard in Pinellas Park, taking over a former Moe’s Southwest Grill, which closed earlier this year. According to plans submitted to the city, Dave’s Hot Chicken...
120-bed skilled nursing and rehab facility to expand in Pinellas Park
Gulf Shore Care Center, a comprehensive rehabilitation and nursing facility, is expanding its footprint in Pinellas Park. The 120-bed center, spanning over 44,000 square feet at 6767 86th Avenue North, plans to add an adjoining 20,000-square-foot building with 77 new beds—allowing the facility to serve more residents in need of care.
O’Maddy’s in Gulfport has a new rooftop bar, and now is the time to...
O’Maddy’s Bar & Grille didn’t just recover from the 2024 hurricanes. With a little extra time, it came back even stronger – and taller – than ever. The Gulfport favorite had been planning a second-story rooftop seating area even before the damage suffered 18 months ago, and this spring, the new best seat in town finally made its debut.
