Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty demonstrate against the state’s latest execution
Ten demonstrators stood on the corner of Ulmerton Road and 49th Street North in Pinellas County Thursday evening to protest against the execution of Edward ‘Zak’ Zakrzewski. They were with Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (FADP) and they protest every execution that takes place in Florida.
Places This Week: Tierra Verde home lists for $8 million
A Tierra Verde home completed in 2020, offering 4,846 square feet of living space, has listed for $8 million. Situated on a half-acre lot, the two-story waterfront residence at 206 6th Street E. provides five bedrooms, five full bathrooms and one half-bath. A glass elevator connects the two floors. The...
Pinellas County Sheriff explains 4% budget hike
Sheriff Bob Gualtieri recently presented county commissioners an increased budget for the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office for a fiscal year that will run through Sept. 30, 2026. Gualtieri began his July 17 presentation by highlighting the effectiveness of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. Between 2014 and 2024,...
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Probes Death Of 35-Year-Old Inmate
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Pinellas County detectives are investigating the death of an inmate who was pronounced deceased at a local hospital on Wednesday. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, in a news release (25-089), identified the deceased as 35-year-old Raleigh Lindsey. According to the report, Lindsey was...
SPCA of Tampa Bay cited after Waddles the pig found suffering with burned skin
LARGO, Fla. - A pig named Waddles is now at the center of a growing controversy after a TikTok video showing his burned and blistered skin went viral. It racked up more than 2.5 million views and sparked outrage among animal lovers. Big picture view:. The video shows the pig...
Downtown St. Pete restaurant owner sues city, claims it’s not doing enough to enforce...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Ronicca Whaley, the owner of Shiso Crispy in downtown St. Petersburg, said she, her staff and her customers have been harassed and threatened by people sleeping outside her store and in nearby Williams Park. She recently filed a lawsuit against the City of St. Petersburg, accusing...
Pasadena church transforms into EOC for 3 coastal cities
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — The cities of Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach, and South Pasadena have entered into an updated agreement with Pasadena Community Church to use their facility as an Emergency Operations Center during major storms. The three cities have worked together using the church grounds as their...
MAKING HEARTS “BEET” STRONGER IN ST. PETERSBURG’S JORDAN PARK
In Jordan Park in St. Petersburg. In an effort to lower the risk of heart disease and stroke among Jordan Park residents, the American Heart Association is advocating alongside Feeding Tampa Bay for a proposed budget item that would make it easier for residents to purchase fruits and vegetables. A...
The Violet Stone’s new, larger location is officially open in St. Pete
St. Pete’s favorite Philly-style pizza joint, The Violet Stone, has officially opened in a much larger, more prominent location. So say goodbye to long lines, sold-out signs by noon, and eating pizza on the hood of your car. The new restaurant, located at 2609 Dr. MLK Jr. Street North,...
Motorcyclist Fights For Life After US-19 Crash In Pinellas Park
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. – A motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries following a vehicle versus motorcycle crash in the 11800 block of US Highway 19 North (southbound lanes) in Pinellas Park. The incident occurred this morning, with the Pinellas Park Police Department currently on...
