Saint Petersburg FL

A jury reached a verdict for the second defendant in a deadly tire iron beating that happened in 2022. Savonne Morrison was found guilty of manslaughter instead of the first-degree murder charge he was facing.

NORTH REDINGTON BEACH, FL - Banyan Breeze, a new cafe centered around coffee, tea, and traditional kava drinks, is preparing to open at 16907 Gulf Blvd, North Redington Beach, FL 33708. Owner Hailey Rank told Business Debut the cafe is expected to open within the next couple of weeks as final inspections wrap up.

GULFPORT, Fla. - Nearly a year and a half after Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the area, the City of Gulfport is marking its progress on the long road to recovery. Hurricane Eddie’s, a popular bar along the waterfront, officially reopened its doors Thursday. General Manager Michele Cognetti said...

News Channel 8 is learning more about the KC-135 aircraft six service members were flying on when they died. Experts said the planes are critical to military operations.

Plant City High School ground to a halt Friday morning when the campus was placed on lockdown while Hillsborough County deputies investigated an incident on school grounds, officials said. Authorities described the move as precautionary, and there were no reported injuries. According to WTSP, a spokesperson for the...

SEMINOLE, Fla. — The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has cited a utility construction contractor for Duke Energy, months after one worker was electrocuted and two others were injured at a Seminole site. On Aug. 12, 2025, deputies responded to the area of Park Boulevard North and 85th Lane,...

PINELLAS COUNTY, Florida - Deputies from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, in collaboration with multiple partner agencies, will conduct a DUI Wolf Pack operation this weekend to target impaired drivers on the county's roadways. Participating agencies include the Florida Highway Patrol, Largo Police Department,...

Florida is home to some seriously incredible bakeries, and the best ones have one thing in common: empty shelves by midday. From flaky croissants to hand-rolled Cuban bread, these spots draw loyal locals who show up early and leave happy. Whether you are a pastry lover or just someone who...

Developer and philanthropist Bill Edwards' 15-year tenure running the Mahaffey Theater will conclude in May, Axios has learned. Why it matters: It marks the end of an era during which Edwards poured millions of dollars of his own money into revamping the city-owned venue and its programming. It also spells...

Visitors heading to John’s Pass for sun and seafood say they are leaving with something else entirely: $63 "citations" from a private parking operator, even while the ParkMobile app still showed paid time on the clock. The paper notices, which some drivers say look a lot like city tickets, have sparked complaints...