St. Petersburg car crash: Car slams into home and sparks fire, officials say
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A St. Petersburg home was destroyed after a car crashed into the living room early on Monday morning, according to authorities. Investigators say St. Pete firefighters responded to the 4400 block of 14th Ave S shortly before 3 a.m. on Monday. First responders say a car had taken out the front wal
Pinellas commissioner says ‘unintended consequences’ could be huge from the property tax referendum
A Pinellas County Commissioner says if Florida's property tax referendum passes in November, it could mean fewer working families will be able to afford to move to the area. Commissioner Kathleen Peters claims passage of the referendum won't lower housing prices. Instead, it would effectively raise other fees for servi
I-4 Shocker as Hillsborough Deputies Bring Lifeless Driver Back From Brink
What started as a routine crash check on Interstate 4 near Tampa abruptly turned into a life-or-death scramble when Hillsborough County deputies found a driver slumped behind the wheel, unresponsive and without a pulse. They pulled the woman from the vehicle on the side of the busy highway, immediately began CPR and us
St. Pete flight bound for Ohio turns around ‘out of abundance of caution’ after...
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A plane had to return to the St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) after hitting a bird, according to Allegiant. "Out of an abundance of caution, the captain declared an emergency to ensure priority handling at the airport," a spokesperson with Allegiant told 10 Tampa Bay News via ema
St Petersburg rapper arrested after Florida police chase
Florida rapper OTM Ruger was arrested over the weekend. The 27-year-old (real name Marcus Jerome Dudley) from St Petersburg was taken into custody at Pasco County Jail on June 7th following a police chase. According to IONTB, Ruger has been charged with fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement with...
New Speakeasy Hidden Inside Florida’s Largest Distillery Opens in St. Petersburg
If you enjoy craft cocktails, unique nightlife experiences, and discovering hidden gems, there’s a new destination on Florida’s Gulf Coast that deserves a spot on your must-visit list. A secret speakeasy has quietly opened inside one of the state’s most successful craft distilleries, bringing a touch of Prohibition-era
Rays Stadium Debate Intensifies as Wostal Challenges Financing Structure
Hillsborough County Commissioner Josh Wostal outlines concerns about taxpayer funding, transparency, and financial risk in the proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium and redevelopment project.
Steven Alexis becomes first running back to join Colorado’s 2027 recruiting class
An official visit this weekend helped seal the deal between class of 2027 running back Steven Alexis and Colorado. As announced Sunday morning, Alexis became the 13th overall prospect and the first running back to commit to Colorado's 2027 recruiting class. The 6-foot, 203-pound speedster from St. Petersburg, Fla., rec
St. Pete Pride Family Day draws hundreds to Pier
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Hundreds of families came out to St. Pete Pride’s Family Day for a kid-friendly celebration of Pride on Sunday. “It’s a place for everyone to be who they are, come as their authentic self and be celebrated,” said mother Wendy Vernon.
Crash leads to life-saving efforts by deputies
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies helped save a woman’s life June 3, after responding to a crash on Interstate 4. A deputy stopped to check on people involved in the crash and was directed to an unconscious woman inside a vehicle. Deputies said the woman was not breathing
