Largo man charged after smashing nearly $500 worth of pumpkins
LARGO, Fla. (WFLA) — Last week, a Largo man chose an interesting strategy to cope with his anger: smashing pumpkins, and not the rock music variety. At around 1:15 a.m. on Oct. 21, Aaron Thompson, 31, made his way to the Target on Ulmerton Road with his sights set on the boxes of pumpkins the […]
Day care worker charged after Pinellas Park mother says she saw video of 1-year-old...
A Pinellas Park mother said she rushed to pick up her 1-year-old daughter from daycare after receiving a call Monday that no parent ever wants to get: a teacher had struck her child.
Johns Pass businesses report fake $20 bills; deputies look for those responsible
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a string of reported counterfeit bills in Johns Pass.
Pretrial hearing for Jeffry Knight
The Pinellas County businessman who is accused of crashing into the Clearwater Ferry in April, killing one person and injuring several others, had a pretrial hearing on Monday afternoon.
Pinellas Park Residents Invited to Annual Public Works BBQ & Rodeo on November 8
Pinellas Park will hold its annual Public Works BBQ & Rodeo on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The event runs from noon to 10:00 pm. There will be BBQ competitions for adults and youth. The event also includes a rodeo and live music.
The annual Crab Fest Weekend in Tierra Verde is a seafood lover’s paradise this...
One of the best food events in the region is almost here: the annual Crab Fest Weekend in Tierra Verde, hosted by waterfront seafood star Billy’s Stone Crab. Festivities take place Friday, October 31 – Sunday, November 2, hosted at Billy’s Stone Crab, 1 Collany Rd, Tierra Verde.
Construction rapidly progresses on ‘complex’ Gandy project
A Miami-based developer recently secured critical financing needed to bring four-year-old plans for a sprawling, activity-focused waterfront development in St. Petersburg to fruition. Key International is transforming 39 long-vacant acres around 1200 Gandy Blvd. N. into the Amara Bay Residences & Marina. The...
Driver Charged with DUI Manslaughter After 18-Year-Old Killed in Largo Crash
A crash in Largo linked to suspected DUI resulted in the death of an 18-year-old and the arrest of the driver, who now faces DUI manslaughter charges. WFLA reports that yesterday, a vehicle driven by 21-year-old Arael Vaquero struck two stationary objects while traveling at high speed on 58th Street North, killing...
Murder charges downgraded as drug dealer takes plea deal
TAMPA - A jury panel had been assembled to begin selection for the second murder trial for Altwain Carlisle on Tuesday morning when he and his attorney announced to the court that Carlisle wished to change his plea to a "best interest plea" on the three drug counts. Carlisle and...
Charismatic rock oddball Andy Frasco brings introspective new LP to St. Pete this winter
Songwriter Andy Frasco brings new album to St. Petersburg concert on Dec. 6, 2025. The post Charismatic rock oddball Andy Frasco brings introspective new LP to St. Pete this winter appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
