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LARGO — A Largo woman was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly placing multiple non-emergency calls to 911, including a request involving milk for coffee, according to an arrest affidavit. Michelle Wyandt, 50, was taken into custody on April 26, 2026, and charged with misuse of the wireless 911...

The latest survey from Construction Coverage shows the 2026 edition of the hottest real estate markets in the U.S., revealing where demand is still surging despite a national slowdown. While home sales are down 8.3% year-over-year and price growth has cooled to just 1.1%, certain markets—especially in the Northeast—remain highly...

FLORIDA — Three men were arrested after deputies uncovered multiple firearms and drugs during a search of a Tampa home, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said the sheriff’s office Gang Unit served a search warrant at the residence on April 24. During the search, detectives located several firearms, including a Glock 22 […] The post Three people arrested following large drug bust in...

TAMPA, Fla. - A cold case that haunted Hillsborough County for nearly four decades is seeing new movement after investigators linked a suspect living overseas to the 1989 kidnapping and sexual battery of a young girl. Authorities say Young Tom Talmadge, 69, was taken into custody in Cavite, Philippines, after...

Patrick Scruggs, a former assistant United States attorney, took a plea deal in a Pinellas County courtroom Monday to a commuted sentence of 90 days in jail, 5 years probation, and $100,000 in restitution to the victim.

The grouper sandwich at Hurricane Seafood Restaurant in St. Pete Beach isn’t just lunch, it’s a life-changing event that happens to come on a bun. One bite is all it takes to understand why locals guard this place like a precious secret and why visitors become instant converts to the Church of Fresh Florida Seafood.

The day-long 18+ romance book festival includes author signings and book sales. It’s free to attend, but registration comes with a raffle entry. The post Steamy Lit hosts a romance book fest in Largo this weekend appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has filed to run for St. Petersburg mayor. He filled out the paperwork Monday afternoon at City Hall. Crist was governor from 2007-11, then served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2017-22. In that role, he represented the state’s 13th District.

From the FSU shooting to the USF slayings, the Sunshine State is treating chatbots like accomplices to murder. Prosecutors are asking: If a machine tells you how to kill, is the machine guilty.

Can’t handle the spice? You can still watch pepper fest veterans test their taste buds with the Extreme Lolli Lick-A-Thon, featuring the spiciest lolly pop in the world, and the Amateur Jalapeno Eating Contest. The post Pinellas Pepper Fest brings the heat this weekend appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .