Apollo Beach ‘drug dealer’ convicted after woman overdoses on fentanyl, drowns in bathtub: DOJ
A federal jury found Ludwin Borgen, 49, guilty of distributing fentanyl that led to a woman’s overdose and drowning in a bathtub in March 2022. Investigators say the victim had extremely high fentanyl levels in her system, and Borgen was arrested after trying to sell more drugs during a meet-up that was set up by...
This Florida waterfront restaurant is where locals go when they want stone crab and...
Tucked away on the quiet shores of Tierra Verde, Florida, Billy’s Stone Crab is the kind of place that regulars keep to themselves — until they just can’t help but tell everyone. With a 4.2-star rating from nearly 3,000 reviews, this waterfront seafood spot has earned a loyal crowd that keeps coming back year after...
Hollywood Invades St. Pete Beach As Don CeSar Becomes 1980s Time Capsule
St. Pete Beach is getting the full Hollywood treatment this week, as Oscar‑winning director Tom McCarthy turns the iconic Don CeSar into a 1980s hotel for his new feature, currently titled The Statement. Crews are scattered along Gulf Boulevard wrangling wardrobe racks, period cars and background actors, and local...
This Florida Fish Shack Serves Draft Beer And The Best Smoked Mullet You’ll Ever...
Most people’s relationship with mullet begins and ends with unfortunate haircut jokes from the 1980s. Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish in St. Petersburg is here to rehabilitate this misunderstood fish’s reputation, one perfectly smoked fillet at a time, preferably enjoyed with a cold draft beer. The journey to...
Suspect charged for deadly arson in Coquina Key
A suspect was arrested for the deadly arson in Coquina Key on March 22nd. Charles Chambliss III turned himself in yesterday.
City to enforce Phase III water shortage restrictions
April 3, 2026 - The City of St. Petersburg will begin to enforce the Southwest Florida Water Management District's Modified Phase III "Extreme" Water Shortage Order for Pinellas County residents. According to a prepared statement, St. Petersburg residents can expect "nighttime enforcement patrols at least once per...
St. Pete announces new water restrictions, including nighttime enforcement patrols
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Southwest Florida Water Management District has declared a Modified Phase III "extreme" water shortage, effective April 3 through July 1. In a news release, SWFWMD said: "Due to persistent regional drought and declining water resource levels. This order applies to all St. Petersburg water...
Caddy’s Treasure Island reopens with fully renovated ground floor, rooftop patio after hurricane damage
When Hurricanes Helene and Milton arrived in the fall of 2024, they didn’t just damage Caddy’s Treasure Island. They buried it. Storm surge smashed through the bottom floor and left a layer of sand three to four feet deep. Four bars were either destroyed or simply gone. Walls and floors needed to be replaced. The...
Fatal Dose In The Tub: Apollo Beach Dealer Convicted After Victim Drowns
Ludwin Borgen (HCSO) A federal jury in Tampa has delivered a guilty verdict against 49-year-old...
La Ca Coffeehouse brings specialty coffee and matcha to St. Pete
There’s a particular kind of anxiety that comes with seeing a beloved local spot go quiet. You drive by, the lights are off, the sign is gone, and you spend the next several weeks cycling between denial and grief. St. Pete has been doing that with the 5038 66th St. N address ever since Rose Gold Tea Labs, the bubble...
